How much do e-commerce accountants cost in the UK?
Typical fees UK e-commerce accountants charge in April 2026, broken down by service type. Ranges below are based on published fee schedules and quotes from accountants in our vetted network. Our matching service is free — your quote is agreed directly with the accountant you choose.
A note on the prices below
E-commerce Accountants UK is a free matching service, not an accountancy firm. The ranges shown are typical UK e-commerce accountant fees as researched in April 2026 from accountants in our vetted network and publicly listed fee schedules. Your actual quote is agreed directly with your matched accountant after a free initial consultation.
Average e-commerce accountant fees in April 2026
| Service | Typical fee range |
|---|---|
| E-commerce Tax Returns | £450–£1,500 |
| Multi-Channel Bookkeeping | £195–£775 |
| VAT for Online Sales | £100–£500 |
| Amazon FBA Accounting | £250–£1,000 |
| International Sales Tax | £375–£1,850 |
| Inventory Accounting | £125–£625 |
Ranges in GBP. All accountants in our network are ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualified and carry £1M+ professional indemnity insurance. Source: published fee schedules and quotes from network accountants, April 2026.
Why the same service can cost £150 or £600 a month
Two e-commerce businesses with the same revenue can quote out to wildly different fees. The factors below are the ones accountants in our network consistently weigh when quoting.
Number of sales channels
A single Shopify store costs less to keep books for than the same revenue split across Amazon, eBay, Etsy and a direct site. Each channel adds its own fee structure, payout schedule and reconciliation work.
Transaction volume
Most monthly bookkeeping fees scale with the number of transactions, not revenue. A £200k business doing 200 orders a month costs less to bookkeep than a £200k business doing 2,000 small orders.
International obligations
UK-only operations sit at the bottom of the range. EU VAT OSS, Amazon Pan-European stock, and US state nexus each add specialist work — and fees rise with each jurisdiction added.
Inventory complexity
Single-location, single-product sellers are straightforward. Multi-location FBA stock with landed costs, currency conversion and write-offs takes longer to maintain accurately.
Accounting software setup
Businesses already on Xero or QuickBooks with A2X / Link My Books configured pay less for ongoing work than those needing a from-scratch software setup and historical clean-up.
Year-end vs ongoing service
Annual-only services (tax return, year-end accounts) cost less in total but mean reconciliation work piles up. Monthly retainers cost more but spread the work and the cost.
From £125/month for combined service
Many e-commerce accountants in our network offer fixed monthly fees so you can budget with confidence. Payment terms are agreed directly with your matched accountant. Most owner-operated e-commerce businesses on a monthly retainer pay £195–£775 covering bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts in a single predictable fee.
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