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. Professional fees, optical goods, stock, equipment and staff costs all interact, and the correct accounting treatment can vary depending on how each element is structured and supplied.
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 financial and tax work that optical professionals and practices need. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable, along with tax planning and advice on business structures. The work is shaped around professional optical income, optical goods and practice costs.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses. Sole traders, partnerships and limited companies can all be looked after. The accounting needs differ depending on your role, how you earn income and how the business is structured, so the support is adapted accordingly.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need Self Assessment, clear records of fees and expenses, and help with payments on account where relevant. If you also sell spectacles, contact lenses or other goods, those sales need recording separately. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances, so advice is tailored rather than applied generically.
It varies. A practice selling optical goods may need bookkeeping that separates professional fees from product sales, plus stock records, payroll, annual accounts and Corporation Tax or VAT support where applicable. A single self-employed professional may need far less. The appropriate services depend on your structure, income streams and circumstances, so not every practice requires everything.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses are trading stock, so purchases, sales and closing stock should be tracked consistently through the year to support accurate year-end figures. Practice expenses such as rent, utilities, equipment and staff costs should be recorded separately and backed by documentation. How each item is treated depends on whether it is stock, an expense or capital equipment.
Possibly. Some professional optical services may be exempt from VAT, while goods such as spectacles and contact lenses are normally standard-rated, but different supplies can be treated differently. VAT registration also depends on turnover and the nature of the supplies made, so the position should be reviewed individually before any approach is adopted.
Yes. Payroll support can cover employed practice staff as well as the reporting obligations that arise when locum optometrists or other professionals are paid differently, whether as employees or contractors. Getting this right matters because the rules differ depending on the working arrangement, and the correct treatment depends on the facts of each engagement.
Yes, switching accountants is usually straightforward. We can review your existing records, confirm what information is needed and take over the relevant tasks, including bookkeeping, accounts, tax returns and payroll where appropriate. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records to hand so the transition is orderly.
