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 often combine professional clinical work with the sale of goods, which makes the finances more layered than they first appear. Keeping income, costs and records clear across these different activities is where many practices and self-employed professionals run into difficulty.
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 provide accounting, tax and compliance support tailored to optical work. That typically covers bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, tax planning and VAT support where applicable, while keeping records for professional fees separate from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, optical practice owners and other optical businesses. Requirements differ depending on whether you work alone, in a partnership or through a limited company, and on whether you also supply optical goods alongside professional services.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums often need help with Self Assessment, expense records, income records and payments on account. If you also dispense spectacles or contact lenses independently, the records need to reflect both professional income and goods supplied, as the treatment can differ.
It depends on the practice. Many need bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts and annual accounts, plus Corporation Tax or partnership returns. Practices holding stock, equipment and premises may also need VAT support. Not every practice requires every service, so the scope is agreed around your actual circumstances.
Yes, where a practice trades through a limited company or operates as a partnership. Statutory accounts and the associated tax returns are prepared from your records, with adjustments for stock, equipment, premises costs and staff. The exact position depends on your structure, so it is reviewed individually.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently so margins and year-end figures are reliable. Business expenses, including equipment, consumables and premises costs, need to be categorised correctly, as some may be treated as capital items rather than routine running costs.
Many do, but the position is not uniform. Professional optical services and supplies of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can have different VAT treatments, and the outcome depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Records need to distinguish supplies clearly.
Yes. Switching is usually a straightforward process of transferring records, and we can review your existing bookkeeping and filing position as part of the move. It is a good moment to check whether your current structure, record keeping and VAT arrangements still suit how the practice operates.
