Bookkeeping for e-commerce businesses

Bookkeeping for e-commerce sellers

Shopify, Amazon, eBay, WooCommerce, Stripe, PayPal and Afterpay – we reconcile every payout, track inventory and COGS, and get your GST right.

  • Every sales channel reconciled to the cent
  • Inventory, COGS and gross margin tracked
  • GST on imports and overseas sales handled
Registered Tax Agent Xero · MYOB · QuickBooks Fixed-fee pricing
  • Registered Tax Agent
  • Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks
  • Fixed monthly fees
  • Australia-wide, 100% online
We understand your world

Online sales, offline headaches?

E-commerce books are notoriously messy. Payouts arrive net of fees, refunds and chargebacks; payment gateways settle on different days; and inventory, shipping and import costs make true profit hard to see. Many online sellers overpay GST or don't know their real margins.

We specialise in reconciling multi-channel e-commerce businesses, using summary tools that turn thousands of orders into clean, accurate journals.

Sound familiar?
  • Payouts never match sales reports
  • Fees, refunds and chargebacks everywhere
  • Not sure of true product margins
  • Import GST and duties confusing
  • Stock values are a guess
What we do

How we help e-commerce businesses

Sales channel reconciliation

Shopify, Amazon, eBay, WooCommerce and marketplaces reconciled to payouts.

Payment gateways

Stripe, PayPal, Afterpay, Zip and Shop Pay clearing accounts balanced.

Inventory & COGS

Stock on hand, landed costs and cost of goods sold tracked accurately.

Imports & GST

Import GST, duties, deferred GST and overseas sales handled correctly.

Margin reporting

Gross margin by channel and product line.

Cash flow & stock planning

Forecasts that account for stock purchases and seasonal peaks.

Industry guide

A practical guide to e-commerce bookkeeping

E-commerce businesses selling on Shopify, Amazon, eBay or WooCommerce face a unique challenge: payouts arrive net of fees, refunds and chargebacks, often combining several days of sales. Recording payouts as sales understates revenue and hides the fees, refunds and chargebacks that eat into your margin. The right approach uses clearing accounts and summary tools such as A2X or Link My Books so every payout reconciles back to orders.

Inventory is the other big piece. Tracking stock, landed costs (freight, duty and import GST) and cost of goods sold is essential to know your true gross margin by product and channel. GST also needs care: domestic sales, exports and imported goods are all treated differently.

We specialise in reconciling multi-channel online stores, tracking inventory and margins and lodging accurate BAS, so you know which products and channels are really making money.

Key areas we manage
  • Payout reconciliation
  • Stripe, PayPal & Afterpay clearing
  • Inventory & landed costs
  • Gross margin by product
  • GST on imports & exports
  • Seasonal cash flow planning
Specialist knowledge

The e-commerce stack we know

We use tools like A2X, Link My Books and inventory apps such as Cin7 and Unleashed to summarise sales data and connect it to Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks. The result: clean books that match your platform reports, with correct GST treatment for domestic and international sales.

  • Shopify & WooCommerce
  • Amazon & eBay
  • A2X & Link My Books
  • Cin7 & Unleashed
  • Stripe, PayPal, Afterpay
  • Multi-currency
Services we provide
  • E-commerce bookkeeping
  • Inventory & COGS reporting
  • BAS & GST
  • Payroll & STP
  • Company & trust tax

Getting started is easy

Switching bookkeepers is simpler than you think. We handle the transition for you.

Free consultation

A 30-minute chat about your business, your software and what's not working.

Fixed-fee proposal

A clear scope and fixed monthly fee – no timesheets, no surprise bills.

Onboarding

We tidy up your file, connect your apps and set up your reporting.

Ongoing support

Books, BAS, payroll and tax handled, with a real person on call.

Services

Popular services for e-commerce businesses

FAQ

E-commerce & online retail bookkeeping FAQs

Ask us directly
Why don't my Shopify payouts match my sales?

Payouts are net of fees, refunds, chargebacks and adjustments and often cover several days of sales. We use clearing accounts and summary tools like A2X so every payout reconciles to the underlying sales.

Do I charge GST on overseas orders?

Goods exported overseas are generally GST-free if the export rules are met. Sales to Australian customers are generally taxable once you're registered. We set up your tax rates correctly per channel and region.

Can you help with inventory?

Yes. We track stock purchases, landed costs and cost of goods sold so your gross margin is accurate, and we can integrate inventory systems like Cin7 or Unleashed.

I'm behind on my e-commerce books – can you help?

Yes. Our catch-up service can reconcile historical payouts and lodge overdue BAS.

Know your real e-commerce profit

Book a free consultation to see how TK Bookkeepers can help your online business run smoother and more profitably.

Free 30-minute consult Fixed-fee quote No lock-in contracts