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 fit a single accounting template. Professional fees sit alongside retail sales, stock moves constantly, and equipment and premises costs can be significant, which means the books need to reflect several different activities accurately.
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 accounting, tax and compliance work that optical professionals and practices need. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, along with practical advice on how professional fees, optical goods, stock, equipment and premises costs should be recorded.
Support is available for independent optical practices, practice owners, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, locums, and limited companies or partnerships operating in the optical sector. Because roles and business structures vary so much, the exact accounting and tax requirements are worked out from how each person or business operates, earns income and is set up.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with record keeping, expenses and Self Assessment, particularly where they work across more than one practice or mix locum sessions with other work. How income and costs are reported depends on individual circumstances, so figures are reviewed rather than assumed.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll and tax support, and some need management accounts to track different income streams such as sight tests, contact lens schemes and spectacle sales. Services should follow the practice's structure and activities, so not every optical business requires every service.
Spectacles and contact lenses are treated as trading stock and sales, so purchases, stock on hand at the year end and the related income all need recording accurately. That matters for margins and for the figures reported. The accounting treatment is separate from VAT, which depends on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business.
VAT can apply, but the treatment is not uniform. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses may fall under different rules, and some supplies can be treated differently again depending on the circumstances. Registration thresholds and what needs to be charged are assessed on the specifics of the business.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants, reception staff and locums, including the different ways they may be engaged. Whether someone is an employee or works on a self-employed basis affects tax and reporting, so each arrangement should be looked at individually.
Yes, switching accountants is usually straightforward. The main step is making sure records, filings and deadlines are up to date, and that the necessary information is passed across. It helps to plan the change around your accounting year end so nothing is missed.
