Accountants for e-commerce businesses
E-commerce businesses can grow rapidly.
Sales increase. Orders come in.
Everything looks like it’s working.
But underneath:
- cash is tied up in stock
- margins aren’t always clear
- money moves across multple platforms
Which makes it harder than it shoudl be to see what the business is actually making.
We work with e-commere founders who want a clearer, more reliable view of their numbers as they scale.
Support for brands that are growing
Most e-commerce businesses start small.
- a product idea
- a Shopify store
- early traction through marketing
Then growth happens:
- more orders
- more stock
- more complexity
Thats when financial clarity starts to matter.
What we help e-commerce businesses with
We support e-commerce businesses with the fundamentals – and help you make sense of them.
Understanding margins
Seeing what you’re really making after costs, supported by clear accounting services.
Managing cashflow
Balancing stock, marketing spend and income revenue using cashflow forecasting.
Handling Tax and VAT
Making sure VAT and online sales are managed correctly including relevant tax reliefs where applicagle.
Keeping systems clean
Reconciling multiple platforms and keeping records accurate with bookkeeping services.
You can explore a fuller list of our services here.
Who we work with
Typically:
- direct-to-consumer brands
- e-commerce founders
- busiensses selling via Shopify, Amazon or similar platforms
Often at the stage where:
- revenue is increasing
- operations are expanding
- decisions feel more complex
How e-commerce businesses are different
E-commerce doesn’t behave like a typical business.
- cash tied up in inventory
- revenue and profit don’t always align
- multople platforms complicate reporting
- growth can mask underlying issues
That make clear financial insight essential.
More than compliance
Accounts alone won’t show you:
- where margins are being lost
- whether growth is sustainable
- what you can afford to invest next
Clarity is what allows e-commerce businesses to scale properly.
What our clients say
I don’t leave reviews very often, but the whole Affinity Richmond Accountants team have been fantastic. From setting up my first business to doing my year end, personal tax and VAT quarters – they cover all the bases. The team are super friendly and knowledgable, and I know I can pick up the phone or send them an email at any time with the most stupid of questions and they’ll provide the answer! Whether you talk with Alex, Jenny, Seema or anyone else – I can absolutely recommend their services. I’ve referred a few friends to them over the years and they’ve said the same thing as me, we’re all really happy with Affinity Richmond and wish them the very best going forward.
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