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 combine clinical professional work with retail-style sales, which can make the numbers more complicated than they first appear. Income arrives from several directions, costs vary widely, and the accounting treatment is not always identical.
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 administration behind an optical professional or practice. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, along with advice on how income from eye examinations, spectacles and contact lenses should be recorded. The exact scope depends on your circumstances.
Independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies can all be supported. Because these roles and business models differ, the accounting approach is tailored to how you earn income, whether you hold stock or sell optical goods, and how your business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need Self Assessment, clear records of fees and expenses, and guidance on what can be claimed. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, or work through more than one practice, the way your income and costs are recorded may need more careful handling.
Possibly. VAT depends on turnover and the nature of what you supply. Professional optical services and optical goods can have different VAT treatments, and examinations, dispensing and product sales may not all be treated the same way. It is worth reviewing your individual circumstances rather than assuming a single rule applies.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked so that year-end figures reflect what is genuinely held. Expenses for equipment, fittings, premises and staff are usually recorded as they arise, with the correct treatment depending on whether they are revenue costs or capital purchases.
Payroll support can cover employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and administrative staff, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension administration where it applies. Payments to self-employed contractors are handled differently, so the two should not be mixed together in your records.
Switching accountant is usually more straightforward than people expect. We can discuss your current position, what you need from your records and how the handover can work, so that bookkeeping, accounts and tax deadlines continue without unnecessary disruption.
Get in touch and tell us how your optical work or practice is set up, what services you provide and how you currently keep records. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be reviewed and ongoing support agreed around the needs of your business in Stirling.
