E-commerce Accountant in Manchester
Accounting for Greater Manchester online sellers — marketplace payouts, fees, stock, VAT and the digital platform reporting rules.
- ★★★★★ 25 five-star reviews on Trustpilot
- Companies House no. 14947521
- ICO registered ZB680710
Quick answer
Online platforms report sellers to HMRC once they make 30 or more sales or roughly £1,700 in a calendar year. That does not by itself mean tax is due, but HMRC will see the figures.
How we help e-commerce
- Marketplace payout reconciliation
- Fees, refunds and chargebacks
- Stock and cost of sales
- VAT including overseas sales
- Accounts or Self Assessment
- Platform reporting checks
Problems we solve
“Payouts don't match my sales”
We split out fees, refunds and VAT.
“HMRC wrote about platform income”
We check what needs reporting.
“Selling to the EU”
We explain the VAT position.
How it works
01
Contact
Call, WhatsApp or send the quote form.
02
Assessment
We review your records and deadlines.
03
Fixed quote
Agreed before any work starts.
04
Prepare & approve
You review everything before filing.
05
File & aftercare
We file and remind you of the next deadline.
Cost of a e-commerce accountant in Manchester
We confirm a fixed price after reviewing your records. What changes the price:
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Number of channels | Each needs reconciling |
| Order volume | Main driver |
| Stock tracking | Adds year-end work |
Why choose Vital Accountax?
- 25 five-star reviews on Trustpilot (4.7 TrustScore)
- A named accountant — Muhammad Ahmar — from quote to filing
- Fixed quote before work starts
- Secure client portal for documents
- Covers all ten Greater Manchester boroughs; Rochdale office by appointment
E-commerce FAQs
Is selling unwanted personal items taxable?
Usually not, but platforms may still report you.
When must I register for VAT?
When UK taxable turnover passes £90,000 in a rolling 12 months.
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