Dropshipping Bookkeeping
Your dropshipping books, sorted.
Dropshipping businesses have a specific set of bookkeeping problems — multiple suppliers, several sales channels, cost of goods that moves constantly, and cross-border VAT that catches people out. The admin compounds quickly, and most standard accountants have not seen it before. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Clean, reconciled books every month — no year-end scramble
- Supplier costs, platform fees and margins tracked accurately throughout the year
- VAT on domestic and cross-border sales handled correctly from the start
- Tax position visible well before HMRC asks for payment
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
On the Ball, Quick to Respond
“He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.”
★★★★★
Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money.”
★★★★★
Two Years In, Still Highly Recommending
“Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.”
★★★★★
Fast, Reliable Work at Short Notice
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions.”
Sound familiar?
Not sure what your dropshipping business actually made?
When stock moves through multiple suppliers and sales come in across Shopify, eBay or Amazon, working out what you actually earned is harder than it should be. Supplier invoices, platform fees, refunds and payouts rarely line up neatly — and most bookkeeping set-ups were not designed with dropshipping in mind. Add in cross-border VAT and a tax return with records that need serious work, and the problem compounds. It is solvable — it just takes longer the more you leave it.
- Hours lost trying to match supplier costs to sales across multiple platforms
- No clear picture of actual margins once platform fees and returns are accounted for
- VAT on cross-border sales mishandled — or not handled at all
What sorted looks like
Supplier costs and platform fees reconciled monthly so your margins are visible all year, not just when the accounts are due. VAT obligations tracked correctly from the start, including cross-border sales. And a tax return that does not require a month of archaeology to file.
- Supplier costs, fees and sales reconciled monthly — no year-end archaeology
- Margin visibility throughout the year, not just at the point of filing
- VAT on domestic and cross-border sales handled correctly and on time
- A fixed monthly cost that does not move regardless of how many questions you ask
What dropshipping and eCommerce clients say
We work with online sellers across the UK. Here are two clients who came to us with books in much the same state you are probably in now.
Kieran at Swift is super! He helped and bailed me out of the last minute panic of tax and Companies House returns. He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.
What a guy!! Excellent, fast and reliable. Kieran has been very professional, caring, patient and efficient throughout the entire process of building our company. He was always one click away from every possible question we could throw at him.
What your monthly fee covers
Three things that keep your books accurate, your tax position visible and your admin manageable — for one fixed monthly fee.
Monthly Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
Every supplier invoice, platform fee, refund and payout reconciled monthly against your bank account. Your records are current, your margins are visible, and there is no scramble when the tax return comes around. Handled on Xero as standard.
Included as standardVAT Returns and Cross-Border Compliance
Quarterly VAT returns prepared and filed with HMRC, Making Tax Digital compliant. Cross-border VAT obligations on international sales are identified and handled correctly — not left for the year-end accountant to unpick. Your VAT threshold is monitored throughout the year so registration does not catch you off guard.
Quarterly, fixed feeCorporation Tax and Year-End Accounts
Annual accounts, CT600 and Companies House confirmation statement handled in one fixed fee. Because your books are current throughout the year, your tax position is visible months before the deadline — long enough to plan, not just react. No surprise bills.
No extras, no surpriseseCommerce sellers across the UK trust Swift
Online retailers, dropshippers and growing eCommerce businesses. Usually arriving with books in some state of disarray. Leaving with considerably less to worry about.
Switched Accountants and Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money! Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media”
Two Years In, Still Highly Recommending
“I’ve been using Swift Accounting for two years now after my previous accountant retired and recommended Kieran. Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.”
Fast, Reliable Work at Short Notice
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions. Many thanks and I would highly recommend them for all accounting needs.”
Why dropshipping businesses choose Swift
There is no shortage of accountants. Here is what is different about working with one who already understands how dropshipping businesses are structured.
No explaining how dropshipping works
Supplier invoices, platform fees, split payouts, cross-border VAT, cost of goods reconciliation — you will not need to spend the first call explaining your business model before getting a useful answer. We work with eCommerce sellers every day. The questions you have are not unusual ones.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not logged, not queued, not passed to a junior — answered. If you want to know whether a supplier cost is deductible, or how a return affects your VAT position, you will know before the end of the day.
One price, clearly agreed
Your monthly fee is fixed and does not move. No hourly billing, no surprises, no invoice that arrives larger than expected because you asked a few questions. Your accounting costs are as predictable as your other fixed overheads.
Up and running in four steps
Four steps from enquiry to everything being handled. No complicated onboarding, no forms that need a lawyer.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages.
A short discovery call
Twenty minutes to understand your setup, current software and what needs sorting. At the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered, what it costs and what happens next.
We handle the setup
Your accounting software is connected, your records are brought up to date and everything is configured correctly for a dropshipping business. You do not need to do anything except confirm you want to proceed.
Ongoing — nothing falls through
Monthly bookkeeping, quarterly VAT, annual accounts and corporation tax — handled as a matter of course. Your tax position is visible well before it becomes urgent. Surprises are largely avoidable when the books are current.
“Swift accounting offers exceptional service and I would recommend them to any business looking to move to online accounting.”
Questions dropshipping businesses usually ask first
Less time on the books. More on the business.
Fixed monthly fee. Books reconciled every month. VAT and cross-border compliance handled. Tax position visible throughout the year. Same-day replies. No lock-in.