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 often combine clinical work with retail sales, which makes the numbers less straightforward than they first appear. Mixing professional fees, product income, stock and equipment costs in one set of records can quickly create confusion.
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 handle the day-to-day accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. The focus is on income from professional services and optical goods, stock, equipment and practice costs, all recorded accurately and clearly.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Roles and business models differ, so requirements differ too — a locum optometrist working alone has a very different set of obligations from a practice employing several staff and selling eyewear.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians usually need Self Assessment, organised records of fees and expenses, and clear tracking of any optical goods supplied. Whether you work as a sole trader or through your own limited company affects what is required, so the treatment depends on your individual circumstances.
It varies. Most practices need bookkeeping and annual accounts, with Corporation Tax for limited companies or Self Assessment for unincorporated structures. Payroll is often required for staff, and management accounts help with planning. VAT support, stock recording and tax planning around equipment or premises may also be relevant, depending on the practice.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked as stock with regular counts where practical, while equipment, premises costs, professional fees and insurance are recorded as business expenses. The right approach depends on the size and structure of the business, so records should reflect how your practice actually operates day to day.
Possibly. Optical businesses often make a mix of supplies, and the VAT treatment of professional services and of goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can differ. Registration thresholds and the nature of each supply both matter, so VAT should be reviewed against your specific circumstances rather than assumed.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension duties. Payments to locums or other contractors should be treated differently from employee wages, so it is worth reviewing the arrangements you have in place.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. Once you get in touch, the necessary records and information are gathered, the relevant accounting and tax requirements are reviewed, and support continues from there. Any outstanding deadlines or compliance points are best identified early so nothing is missed.
