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 professional services with the sale of goods, which brings accounting questions that a general practice may not see. Stock, equipment, mixed income streams and VAT treatment all interact, so getting the detail right matters.
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 bookkeeping, accounts, tax returns and payroll that optical professionals and practices need. That includes recording professional fees alongside spectacle and contact lens sales, managing stock and equipment costs, preparing annual accounts and dealing with Self Assessment or Corporation Tax depending on how the business is structured.
Support covers independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, locums, practice owners and other optical businesses. Because a self-employed optometrist working alone has different requirements from a limited company running a practice with staff, the scope of support is agreed around your structure, income streams and obligations.
Yes. Sole traders and locums often need help with Self Assessment, keeping records of professional income and expenses, and understanding what can be claimed. If your work later moves into a partnership or limited company, the accounting approach changes, and that transition can be planned for in advance.
Yes. Bookkeeping sits at the centre of most of this work, because accurate records feed into annual accounts, Corporation Tax returns and management information. We also prepare Self Assessment returns for sole traders and partners, and help limited companies meet their filing and reporting obligations.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be recorded accurately so that stock levels, purchases and cost of sales reflect what is actually happening. Equipment, premises costs, staff wages and locum payments also need to be treated correctly, and the right treatment depends on the type of expense.
VAT depends on the nature of each supply and your circumstances. Professional optical services and goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration thresholds, exemptions and zero-rating rules all matter. It is worth reviewing how your services and products are structured rather than assuming one treatment applies to everything.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We can review your current records and filings, identify anything outstanding and agree how the handover will work. It helps to have recent accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records available so the transition can be managed without disruption.
Get in touch and tell us how you work, whether you are self-employed, in a partnership or running a practice through a limited company. From there, we can identify the accounting and tax support that fits your circumstances and set out clear fees before any work begins.
