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 mould. With clinical income, retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and premises all in play, keeping the figures accurate and the tax position clear takes careful, consistent record keeping.
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 applicable. The aim is to keep records accurate, filings on time and the tax position clear, with advice tailored to how your optical business operates.
Support can be provided to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, locums, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, the services provided are matched to your circumstances rather than applied in the same way to everyone in the optical sector.
Yes. Self-employed practitioners may have multiple income sources, such as session work, locum days and clinical fees, and these need recording accurately for Self Assessment. Expenses, travel between practices and professional costs also need the right treatment, so keeping clear records throughout the year makes the tax return far simpler.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping and annual accounts, plus payroll for clinical and support staff, Corporation Tax if they trade as a limited company, and VAT support where registration applies. Management accounts and tax planning can also help owners review stock, equipment spending and premises costs.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be tracked as stock, with purchases and sales recorded consistently so margins and year-end valuations are accurate. Business expenses such as diagnostic equipment, fitting tools, premises costs and professional fees need proper documentation. The correct treatment depends on the nature of the item and your circumstances.
They may. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can have different VAT treatments, and the position depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Registration thresholds and what needs to be charged should always be reviewed individually.
Yes. Payroll support can cover salaries for optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and administrative staff, along with the associated reporting and deductions. If you use associates or contractors, their arrangements need reviewing too, since the tax and record-keeping position can differ from that of employees.
Yes. Switching accountants is usually straightforward, and the process typically involves confirming your details, gathering records and confirming the position with your existing accountant. The aim is to keep continuity so nothing is missed, and support then continues around the needs of your optical business.
