E-Commerce Accounting and Advisory Services
From bookkeeping and VAT to CFO-level support, we help e-commerce businesses stay compliant, make decisions, and plan ahead
Financial Strategy and CFO Services
I want financial strategy or internal support
Fractional CFO Ecommerce
Part-time finance leadership for ecommerce businesses that need visibility, planning, & control.
Carbon Accounting & Reporting
Track emissions, report impact, and meet customer or investor expectations.
Virtual Finance Office
A full finance function without the overhead — from reconciliations to board reporting.
Forecasting
Three-way scenario based forecasts built around your actual ecommerce performance.
Management Reporting
Visual reports built from your actual data: cash, P&L, balance sheet, and KPIs.
Exit Strategy
Building to exit puts you in a position where you have options – we help to get you there.
“Elver really supported me during a rapid growth period
by giving me good sound advice and sourcing expertise for me when needed.”
Day-to-Day Accounting and Bookkeeping
I need help with my day-to-day accounting
Bookkeeping
We categorise, reconcile, and keep everything clean: sales, payouts, fees, and expenses, across platforms.
Ecommerce VAT Accountancy
We handle registrations, calculations, and filings — making sure your VAT is right across all sales channels.
Payroll Services
Run payroll, handle RTI submissions, and keep PAYE sorted — whether it’s just you or a growing team.
International VAT & GST Services
We manage international VAT and GST compliance, including EU OSS/IOSS and other cross-border requirements.
“The team at Elver are efficient, honest and very reliable.
They will advise you correctly and also work to tight deadlines.”
Year-End Accounts and Tax Compliance
I need help with my year-end or tax obligations
Corporation Tax Services
We prepare and file your CT600, calculate liabilities, and make sure you’re claiming what you’re entitled to.
Personal Self Assessment
Director or sole trader, we’ll file your return accurately, on time, and in line with HMRC requirements.
R&D Tax Services
We identify qualifying activity, prepare your claim, and handle the submission without padding or risk.
“Elver has taken away the worry
about filing tax returns and all things business/tax related.”
Business Setup and Restructuring
I’m setting up, changing structure, or planning a transition
Company Formation Services
Set up a limited company with the right structure, filings, and accounting setup from day one.
Partnership Accounting
Stay compliant with partnership tax rules, capital accounts, and HMRC requirements.
Xero Health Check
A comprehensive and in-depth review of the accounting setup for your e-commerce business with our Xero health check.
“Elver offers indispensable problem solving advice.
They’re great at dealing with HMRC. They go above and beyond to support your business.”
Ecommerce Provider Specific Services
Shopify Accounting
We handle payouts, fees, apps and VAT tracking. Everything is aligned with how Shopify actually works.
Amazon Accounting
We reconcile Amazon settlements, track fees and manage VAT. Your Amazon accounts stay clean and HMRC-ready.
Ebay Accounting
We track eBay sales, fees and payouts accurately, and keep your books compliant with tax rules.
FAQs About Elver's E-Commerce Accounting Services
Do you only work with ecommerce businesses?
Yes. Everything we do at Elver — from VAT and bookkeeping to forecasting — is built around ecommerce-specific platforms, payouts, and tax rules. That being said, we understand that if you have multiple businesses, you don’t want to be dealing with multiple different accountants. So long as e-commerce is your main business, we’re happy to work with you to keep all your accounting and tax needs under one roof.
What if my books are behind or a bit messy?
Can you set me up on Xero if I’m not already using it?
Do I need to know which services I need before getting in touch?
How much will it cost to work with you?
How does communication work once we’re onboarded?
You’ll have a consistent point of contact, with clear comms over email or Teams. You’ll have a finance lead who reviews your numbers regularly and is available for questions, clarification, and planning support.