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. Professional fees, goods such as spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and practice overheads all interact, which can make bookkeeping, tax and VAT decisions more involved than they first appear.
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 accounting and tax affairs of optical professionals and practices, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and payroll. Because optical businesses often combine professional services with the sale of spectacles and contact lenses, the work also covers stock, equipment, premises costs and VAT considerations where relevant.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right approach depends on how you trade, how your income arises and whether you supply optical goods alongside professional services, so requirements are reviewed individually rather than assumed.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums typically need help with Self Assessment, expense records and VAT registration where turnover requires it. What you can claim depends on your own circumstances and how you work, so it is worth reviewing your position before the filing deadline arrives.
Most practices need bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts and Corporation Tax support, plus management accounts to track stock and margins. VAT support may be relevant where goods and services are supplied. Not every practice needs every service, and the appropriate mix depends on size, structure and income streams.
Yes. Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded accurately so that cost of sales and gross profit are realistic. Equipment, testing room costs, premises expenses and staff costs need to be categorised correctly, and some purchases may be capital rather than revenue expenditure depending on the circumstances.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and the supply of goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and mixed supplies can be more complex, so specific advice should be taken before assuming a particular treatment applies.
Yes, moving accountants is usually straightforward. Once you get in touch, your existing obligations can be reviewed, records gathered and the handover managed so that deadlines for accounts, Self Assessment or VAT are not missed. Clear fees and the scope of support can be discussed at the outset.
Start by telling us how you work, whether you are a sole trader, partner or limited company, and what services and goods you provide. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified and ongoing support arranged around your practice and its deadlines.
