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 mould. Professional fees, product sales, stock and equipment all move at different times, and the way each element is recorded affects both your accounts and your tax position.
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 administration optical businesses need, from bookkeeping and payroll to annual accounts, Self Assessment and Corporation Tax. They also help make sense of professional income sitting alongside income from spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, so records stay accurate and tax obligations are met.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies. Because these roles and structures differ, the accounting work involved differs too, and the right approach depends on how you trade, how you earn income and how your business is set up.
Yes. Self-employed opticians, locum optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and expense claims. How those figures are calculated depends on your individual circumstances, including whether you work as a sole trader, within a partnership or through a limited company, so advice is tailored rather than generic.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, payroll for practice staff, annual accounts and Corporation Tax support, while others also want management accounts, tax planning or VAT support. Practices selling spectacles and contact lenses alongside professional services often hold more complex records, so the appropriate services depend on the practice.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are stock or sales items, so income from them should be recorded separately from professional fees. Purchases, stock levels and cost of sales all feed into your accounts and tax position. How each item is treated depends on your circumstances, so accurate, consistent record keeping matters.
Possibly. VAT depends on your turnover and the nature of each supply. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can have different VAT treatments, and mixed supplies can complicate matters further. Because treatment depends on the specific circumstances of your business, it is worth reviewing rather than assuming.
Yes. Switching accountants is usually straightforward, and we can help make sure records, deadlines and ongoing obligations are picked up cleanly. It helps to have recent accounts, bookkeeping records and tax references to hand, and we can talk through what is needed for your optical business.
