Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
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GOS income reconciliation, VAT apportionment between exempt sight tests and taxable dispensing, stock control and owner profit extraction.
Self-assessment, IR35 status on agency work, GOC and professional fees, mileage between practices and equipment claims.
Management accounts per branch, partial exemption calculations, payroll for optical assistants and funding for new sites.
Ophthalmology and refractive surgery providers: company accounts, VAT on cosmetic versus medical treatment and capital allowances on equipment.
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on OCT scanners and consulting room fit-out, and profit extraction planning for practice owners.
Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and locum payments.
Cloud bookkeeping that reconciles GOS payments, private fees and retail till takings so your figures are accurate all year.
Sight tests are exempt while frames and lenses are taxable, so a mixed supply needs apportioning. We use an HMRC-acceptable method and defend it if queried.
Reports showing tests per day, dispensing conversion, margin per branch and profit trends, so decisions are based on real numbers.
Optical businesses rarely have a single, simple income stream. Between professional services, retail sales of optical goods, stock, equipment and staff costs, the accounting picture can become layered quickly, and that is before tax and VAT questions are considered.
GOS income, voucher values, partial exemption and dispensing margin — no explaining required.
Independents, multiples and locum optometrists each get a different service, not a template.
We use a defensible apportionment method and keep the workings ready in case HMRC asks.
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Management accounts that show where the profit actually comes from, test by test and branch by branch.
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
We begin by getting to know your practice and understanding your unique needs. This step ensures we have a clear picture of your operations and your goals.
Based on our initial discussion, we create a personalised plan designed specifically for you. The aim is to keep everything organised and easy to follow. You can rest assured that your numbers are being handled with expert precision.
From there, we take care of the ongoing work and keep you updated with reports. You’ll always know what’s happening, and we’re always here to answer your questions, ensuring you have a clear picture of your financial health at all times.
Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.
A dedicated accountant for opticians who understands GOS income, stock and dispensing margin.
Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
Take a back seat and let our expert accountants handle everything. Here’s how easy it is to get started with us:
Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
They look after the accounting and tax affairs of optical professionals and businesses, covering areas such as bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant. Because optical work usually combines professional services with the sale of goods, the focus is on how both sides of the business are recorded and reported.
Support can cover self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, independent optical practices, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right approach depends on how you are structured and how you earn income, since a sole trader working locum sessions and a practice with staff and stock have quite different accounting needs.
Yes. Self-employed professionals typically need help with record keeping, expense claims and Self Assessment, including how professional fees, equipment and travel are treated. Where you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, those sales need to be recorded separately from your professional income, and treatment depends on your individual circumstances.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, annual accounts and Corporation Tax, plus payroll for staff and management accounts to track performance. Others need VAT support, stock and margin reporting, or help with business structure. Not every practice requires every service, so the right mix depends on your circumstances.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps your professional income, optical goods sales and expenses organised through the year, which makes Self Assessment far easier at filing time. If you run a limited company, director reporting and Corporation Tax requirements also come into play, depending on how you take money out of the business.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded accurately so you can see what is selling, what is sitting unused and how margins are holding up. Expenses including equipment, premises, software, professional fees and staff costs should be supported by records, and the treatment depends on what each cost relates to.
They can. VAT is not one single rule for everything optical. Professional optical services and supplies of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration depends on your turnover and circumstances, so it is worth checking how your particular mix of supplies is treated.
Yes. Switching is usually straightforward and can often be arranged around your existing filing deadlines, so there is no need to wait for a particular date to make the change. Once your records are in, the focus moves to making sure everything is up to date and properly organised going forward.
