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 clinical work with retail, which makes the numbers harder to track. Different income streams, stock, equipment and VAT rules all interact, so clean records and the right structure matter.
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 accounting and tax side of optical work, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. The focus is on how optical businesses actually earn money, so professional fees and income from spectacles, contact lenses and other goods are recorded properly.
They work with self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians, independent optical practices, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies, as well as locums and other optical businesses. Requirements differ depending on how you are structured and how you earn income, so support is shaped around your circumstances rather than a fixed package.
Yes. Sole traders and self-employed optical professionals usually need help with record keeping and Self Assessment, including expenses such as equipment, professional fees and travel between practice locations. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, the bookkeeping and any VAT considerations need to reflect both sides of your work.
Yes. Limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, along with accurate records behind them. For an optical practice, that means accounting for professional income, retail sales, stock, equipment and allowable expenses correctly, and making sure year-end figures reflect how the practice has actually traded.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are business income and should be recorded when sold, with related stock and supplier costs tracked alongside. Their VAT treatment can differ from professional services and depends on the nature of each supply, so it is worth checking how your sales are structured.
Not all do, but it depends on turnover and the mix of supplies. Professional optical services and optical goods can have different VAT treatments, so registration and how sales are recorded need to be looked at in context. If you are unsure, it is worth reviewing before you cross a threshold.
Yes. Payroll for employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and retail staff can be handled, including PAYE, pensions and payslips. Payments to locums and other self-employed contractors need separate consideration, because their tax status can differ from that of employees and depends on the working arrangements.
Switching is usually straightforward. We can review your current position, take over the records you already have and pick up upcoming deadlines, so there is no gap in compliance. It often helps to move at a sensible point in the year, but this can be discussed.
