E-commerce Accounting Plymouth
Your e-commerce accounts, sorted.
Running an online store means the admin rarely stops — reconciling payouts, tracking VAT thresholds and keeping records clean enough for a tax return takes more time than it should. For Plymouth and Ilfracombe e-commerce businesses, Swift handles it. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Clean, reconciled books every month — no year-end scramble
- Your VAT threshold monitored — no unexpected registration obligation
- Tax position visible well before HMRC sends anything your way
- An accountant who already understands how e-commerce platforms pay out
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, Rates Very Competitive
“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.”
★★★★★
Worked Saturday Night to Get It Done
“He went above an beyond to help good communication through emails an working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.”
★★★★★
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?
E-commerce books getting messier as the business grows?
The more orders you process, the harder it becomes to keep records clean. Platform fees, payout settlements and refunds all need reconciling — and VAT adds another layer once turnover reaches a certain point. Most e-commerce sellers around Plymouth and Ilfracombe manage fine at the start, then find the books quietly falling behind. It is solvable — it just takes longer the more you leave it.
- Hours lost trying to match platform payouts against bank statements
- No clear view of the tax bill until it is already overdue to plan for
- VAT threshold approaching with no system in place to catch it
What sorted looks like
Books reconciled monthly, so the numbers are never more than a few weeks behind. Your tax position tracked throughout the year — not just at year-end when it is too late to act on it. VAT monitored as a matter of course, with no registration surprises.
- Books clean and reconciled monthly — no backlog building quietly
- Tax liability visible throughout the year, not just when the return is due
- VAT threshold monitored — you will not be caught off guard by registration
- One fixed monthly cost, agreed upfront, that does not change mid-year
What e-commerce clients say about Swift
We work with online sellers at all stages — from sole traders just finding their feet to limited companies processing hundreds of orders a month. Here are two clients who came to us in much the same situation 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 fixed monthly fee covers
Three core areas that keep your e-commerce operation clean, compliant and considerably less of a distraction — for one predictable monthly cost.
Monthly Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
Every transaction, platform fee and payout reconciled against your bank account each month. Your records stay current, the numbers are accurate, and there is no scramble when the tax return comes around. Xero is used throughout — cloud-based, accessible, no paperwork.
Included as standardVAT Returns and MTD Compliance
Quarterly VAT returns prepared and filed with HMRC. Making Tax Digital compliant as standard. Your VAT threshold is tracked so you are registered at the right time, not after the fact — which is when it gets expensive.
Quarterly, fixed feeYear-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Annual accounts, CT600 and Companies House confirmation statement — handled as part of the service. Because the books are clean throughout the year, the year-end is not an event. You will know your tax liability well before the deadline.
No extras, no surprisesE-commerce businesses across Devon trust Swift
Online sellers, small limited companies and sole traders from Plymouth to Ilfracombe. 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 e-commerce sellers choose Swift
There is no shortage of accountants in Devon. Here is what is different about working with one who already understands how online selling works.
No explaining how platforms work
Settlement reports, marketplace fees, refund handling, cross-border VAT — you will not spend ten minutes briefing us before getting a useful answer. We work with e-commerce sellers regularly. Ask a question about Shopify payouts or Amazon FBA costs, and you will get a direct answer.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not queued, not passed along — answered. If something comes up mid-month about a transaction or a VAT threshold, you will know where you stand before the day is out. It appears in nearly every review clients leave, which is probably why it keeps coming up.
One price, clearly agreed
Your monthly fee is fixed and does not move. No hourly billing, no end-of-year invoice that arrives larger than expected, no charge per question. Your accounting costs sit alongside your other fixed overheads — predictable and agreed from the start.
Up and running in four steps
From first enquiry to everything being handled takes four steps. No complicated onboarding, no forms that require a solicitor.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry personally and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages.
A short discovery call
Twenty minutes to understand your business, current records and what needs sorting. By the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered, what it costs and what happens next. No vague proposals sent three days later.
We handle the setup
Xero is connected, records are brought up to date and everything is configured. If the books are behind, that is caught up as part of onboarding. You do not need to do anything except confirm you want to proceed.
Ongoing — nothing falls through
Monthly bookkeeping, quarterly VAT returns, annual accounts and corporation tax — handled as a matter of course. Your tax position is visible throughout the year, not just when the deadline is close. Surprises are largely avoidable when the books are current.
“Kieran came recommended to us and for good reason. He was fast, professional and very patient when answering our long list of questions.”
Questions Plymouth e-commerce sellers usually ask
Less time on the books. More on the business.
Fixed monthly fee. E-commerce books clean every month. Tax position visible throughout the year. Same-day replies. No lock-in.