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 expertise with retail trading, and that mix creates accounting details that are easy to overlook. Stock, equipment, multiple income streams and different VAT treatments all need careful handling throughout the year.
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.
Accountants for Opticians handle the day-to-day financial side of an optical business or professional career. That typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment or Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, along with advice on how optical income, stock and expenses are recorded.
Support is available to self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum and domiciliary professionals, independent optical practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting arrangements are tailored to how each person or practice earns income and how the business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians usually need Self Assessment, clear records of professional income and expenses, and help keeping track of payments on account. Where an individual also sells spectacles, contact lenses or other goods, that income may need to be recorded separately.
It depends on the practice. Many need bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll for optometrists and support staff, and Corporation Tax or Self Assessment as appropriate. Practices holding stock and equipment may also benefit from management accounts and tax planning, while VAT support applies where the business is registered.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are normally treated as trading income, and stock should be recorded consistently. For VAT, the treatment of goods and professional services can differ, and it depends on the specific supply and the circumstances of the business, so advice should be sought for your situation.
Registration depends on turnover and the nature of supplies. Optical businesses often make a mix of professional service supplies and goods such as spectacles or contact lenses, and these can carry different VAT treatments. Because the rules depend on individual circumstances, VAT liability should be reviewed rather than assumed.
Yes. Payroll support covers optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and administrative staff, including routine pay runs and the associated reporting. Where a practice uses self-employed or locum professionals, it is worth checking that the arrangements and payments are being treated correctly.
Yes, changing accountant is usually straightforward. It helps to have recent accounts, tax returns, VAT records and bookkeeping up to date, and the transition can be planned so nothing is missed. Ongoing support then continues in line with your optical business's needs.
