Ecommerce Business Accounting
Your online store finances, properly sorted.
Running an ecommerce business means your money moves fast — across platforms, payment processors, and inventory. Most accountants see a bank statement and leave you to explain the rest. We already know how the numbers flow. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified, same-day replies.
- Platform payouts reconciled so your books match your bank
- VAT threshold monitored — no surprise registration obligations
- Your tax bill visible months before HMRC sends a reminder
- Gross margin tracked monthly, not guessed at year-end
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Responds to Every Call, Every Time
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
★★★★★
WhatsApp Queries, Answered Fast
“It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
★★★★★
Proactive Advice, Not Just Compliance
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice.”
★★★★★
Patient With First-Time Business Owners
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice.”
Sound familiar?
Your store is growing. Your books are not keeping up.
Ecommerce accounting is not like a standard small business. Payouts from Shopify, Amazon, or eBay rarely match what lands in your bank account — and working out why takes longer than it should. VAT thresholds creep up quietly. Inventory complicates everything. By the time most sellers look at their numbers properly, the year is already done.
- ✕ Hours lost reconciling platform payouts against bank deposits
- ✕ VAT registration crept up without a clear warning
- ✕ No real picture of profit until the accountant files the accounts
What sorted looks like
Your books are current, your VAT position is known, and your profit is visible every month — not revealed as a surprise at year-end. The platform complexity is handled before it reaches you.
- ✓ Payouts reconciled monthly so books and bank always agree
- ✓ VAT threshold tracked year-round — you will not be caught out
- ✓ Monthly management figures show exactly where you stand on profit
- ✓ Fixed monthly fee — no surprise bills at year-end
What ecommerce clients say about working with us
Sellers and online business owners across the UK who wanted their numbers to actually make sense — and found an accountant who already understood the landscape.
I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant
Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.
Everything your ecommerce books need, covered
A fixed monthly service that covers your compliance obligations, keeps your books current, and gives you a clear picture of how the business is actually performing.
Cloud Bookkeeping and Platform Reconciliation
Your sales data from Shopify, Amazon, eBay, or WooCommerce is pulled through and reconciled against actual bank receipts each month. Fees, refunds, and settlement timing are accounted for — so the numbers mean something. No more end-of-year catch-up.
Included as standardVAT Returns and MTD Compliance
Your VAT position is monitored throughout the year, not just when a return is due. If you are approaching the registration threshold, you will know well in advance — not after the fact. Making Tax Digital obligations are handled through certified cloud software.
Included as standardTax Planning and Year-End Accounts
Your corporation tax or self assessment liability is calculated before HMRC asks for it, giving you time to plan rather than react. Year-end accounts are filed accurately and on time, with a plain-English explanation of what the numbers actually mean for the business.
Included as standardConsistently five stars across every client
From new sellers figuring out their first VAT return to established businesses tidying up years of backlog — the feedback is consistent.
Books Organised, HMRC Documentation Handled
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.”
Helpful Knowledge for New Business Owners
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
Patient, Knowledgeable, and Easy to Reach
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan”
Why ecommerce sellers choose us over a general accountant
Most accountants will file your accounts. Fewer will already understand how your platform pays out, why your bank balance and your revenue report never quite agree, and what that means for your VAT position.
No explaining how ecommerce works
Settlement reports, referral fees, fulfilment charges, and payment processor delays — you will not spend your first call educating us. We already work with online sellers and understand how the numbers move before we open your books. That saves time and means the advice is relevant from the start.
Tax bill known well in advance
Your liability is calculated throughout the year, not assembled in a rush once the financial year closes. If there is planning to do — timing a purchase, extracting profit efficiently, or adjusting your VAT position — you will know about it while there is still time to act.
Questions answered the day you ask
Queries get a same-day reply by phone, email, or message. There is no ticket system, no waiting a week for a callback. When something looks odd in your payout or HMRC sends a letter, you can get a straight answer quickly — which is, frankly, the way it should be.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are fully set up and have clean books within a couple of weeks. The process is designed to need as little from you as possible.
Get in touch, no pressure
Call 0161 706 1523, email, or fill in the contact form and we will reply the same day. The initial conversation is free. There is no sales pitch — just a straightforward discussion about where you are and what would help.
We review your current position
We take a look at your existing books, platform accounts, and any outstanding obligations. If there is a backlog or things are in some disarray, that is not a problem — it is a starting point. We will tell you exactly what needs doing and what it will cost.
We handle the transition
If you are switching from another accountant, we deal with the handover directly. Access to your cloud accounting software is set up, your platforms are connected, and any catch-up work is scheduled. You do very little of the legwork.
Your books run themselves
From the point of setup, your books are kept current each month, your VAT is monitored, and your tax position is visible. You know what you owe, roughly when you will owe it, and what the business is actually earning — which is considerably more than most ecommerce sellers can say.
“I cannot rate this company highly enough. I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since. He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
Things ecommerce sellers usually ask us
Do you understand how Amazon, Shopify, and eBay actually pay out — or will I need to explain it?
We work with online sellers regularly, so the mechanics of settlement reports, platform fees, refund cycles, and payment processor timing are familiar territory. You will not spend your first meeting explaining how your payout differs from your revenue figure. We pick that up from your platform data and work with it directly.
What does ecommerce accounting with Edward Harris cost, and what is included?
Pricing is fixed monthly and agreed upfront — there are no hourly rates or unexpected invoices at year-end. What is included depends on the scope of your business, but typically covers bookkeeping, VAT returns, year-end accounts, corporation tax or self assessment, and ongoing advice. We will confirm a clear figure after the initial conversation.
My books are in a bit of a state. Is that a problem before switching?
It is a very common starting point. Most sellers who get in touch have books that are either behind, partially done, or built on a spreadsheet that has outgrown itself. We assess what is there, tell you what catch-up work is needed and what it will cost, and then get everything current before the ongoing service begins. There are no surprises once we have looked.
Is there a minimum contract or lock-in period?
There is no long-term contract. If the arrangement is not working after a few months, you are free to leave. We will make sure your records are in order and handed over cleanly. We would rather earn your continued business each month than hold you to a contract.
Do you handle VAT for sellers who sell into EU countries or deal with cross-border obligations?
Cross-border VAT for ecommerce sellers — including distance selling thresholds, One Stop Shop registration, and overseas platform obligations — is something we can advise on. The rules have changed considerably since 2021 and they catch a number of growing sellers off guard. If you are selling into Europe or beyond, it is worth discussing your position early.
How far in advance will I know what my tax bill is going to be?
With monthly management figures in place, your tax position is visible throughout the year rather than calculated once the year closes. For most clients, a reliable estimate of the liability is available several months before it falls due. That gives you time to set funds aside or consider whether there is any legitimate planning worth doing before the deadline.
Stop guessing what your business actually earns.
A fixed monthly service that keeps your ecommerce books current, monitors your VAT, and makes your tax bill visible well before it arrives. Initial conversation is free and without pressure.