How we help e-commerce & online sellers
Online selling creates large volumes of transactions, marketplace fees, refunds and stock movements that standard bookkeeping struggles with. We connect your sales channels to your accounting software so your figures are accurate without manual data entry.
We also advise on VAT for online sellers, including marketplace rules, selling overseas and when you need to register — one of the most common areas where e-commerce businesses get caught out.
Common challenges we solve
- Reconciling marketplace payouts with fees, refunds and chargebacks
- Tracking stock and cost of sales
- VAT registration and marketplace VAT rules
- Selling to customers outside the UK
Services for e-commerce & online sellers
- Bookkeeping — Clean, up-to-date books so you always know where you stand — using cloud software that keeps your records ready for VAT, year-end and tax.
- VAT Returns — VAT registration, scheme advice and Making Tax Digital-compliant returns, prepared from your records and submitted before the deadline.
- Limited Company Accounts — Year-end statutory accounts, Corporation Tax returns and Companies House filings, with practical advice on taking money out of your company tax-efficiently.
- Self Assessment Tax Returns — Personal tax returns prepared accurately and filed on time — for the self-employed, landlords, company directors and anyone with income outside PAYE.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an accountant for my online shop?
If you're selling regularly, your sales are taxable and the volume of transactions makes accurate records difficult. An accountant who understands e-commerce saves time and avoids VAT mistakes.
How do you handle Amazon and Shopify transactions?
We use integration tools that summarise each payout into sales, fees, refunds and VAT, then post them to your accounting software automatically.
When do online sellers need to register for VAT?
When your UK VAT-taxable turnover exceeds the registration threshold. Marketplace sales, overseas sales and stock held abroad have additional rules — we'll check your position.