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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior E-commerce Accountant - **Company:** Get Hired - **Location:** Tipton, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Middleware, Lookup Table, Netsuite, Pivot Tables, QuickBooks (Software), Shopify, Transaction Data, Amazon Marketplace, Stripe, Xero (Accounting Software) - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10181323/senior-e-commerce-accountant/ ## About the Role Our client is a fast-moving, high-growth company filled with motivated, ambitious, and supportive individuals who possess a true "can-do" attitude. They believe in creating clear pathways to success for their team members and providing a great work environment. If you are driven, passionate about efficiency, and want to make a lasting impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you., * Professional Certification: ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified/part-qualified (or AAT Level 4 with extensive relevant e-commerce experience). * Sector Experience: 4+ years in general accounting, with a minimum of 1 - 2 years focused on UK e-commerce, B2B, or multi-channel marketplaces. * Tax and Customs Knowledge: Proven expertise in UK VAT regulations, MTD compliance, PVA import rules, and cross-border tax frameworks. * Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online, Brightpearl, or NetSuite, alongside Shopify Admin, Amazon Seller Central, and e-commerce connectors (A2X). * Data Analysis: Advanced Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, foreign exchange gain / loss accounting, and manipulation of large CSV transactional data sets). * Soft Skills: Strong commercial awareness, high attention to detail, time management, and the flexibility to champion finance functions within a collaborative small team. ## Description The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership and manage day-to-day finance operations across the Business-to-Business (B2B) channels and online marketplaces of our client. This role oversees high-volume transactional data, multi-currency accounting, inventory landed costs, and HMRC tax compliance., * Revenue and Gateway Reconciliation: Perform daily reconciliations of payouts, platform fees, refunds, and chargebacks across Shopify, Amazon (UK/EU), eBay, Stripe, PayPal etc. against multi-currency bank accounts. * Tax Compliance and Reporting: Prepare and submit UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules. Manage Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA), duty deferment accounts, customs charges, and reporting for cross-border transactions. * Inventory and COGS Accounting: Calculate accurate landed costs (factoring in freight, customs duty, and port fees) across multi-location 3PL warehouses. Track inventory movements, write-downs, and monthly COGS calculations. * Channel Profitability Analysis: Produce monthly channel-by-channel P&L statements (UK vs. EU vs. Rest of World). 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