TL;DR
- Amazon FBA accounting is specialist: 14-day settlements net of many fees, Pan-EU VAT traps, FBA reimbursements, multi-currency payouts.
- GoEcom matches you free with a pre-screened UK FBA-specialist accountant, not a generalist.
- Expect them to use A2X or Link My Books into Xero/QuickBooks, not manual settlement reconciliation.
- Fees published up front, from £44/month; the accountant pays GoEcom on conversion, so matching is free to you.
- Watch the £90,000 VAT threshold and Pan-European FBA stock movements.
Why Amazon FBA accounting is different
A general accountant can do your year-end accounts. An FBA specialist understands the things that actually trip Amazon sellers up:
- Settlement reconciliation. Amazon pays roughly every 14 days, net of sales, FBA fulfilment fees, referral fees, advertising, refunds, reimbursements and storage. A single payout can bundle thousands of pounds of gross activity. This must be split into clean accounting entries, normally via A2X or Link My Books, never reconciled by hand.
- Pan-European FBA VAT. If Amazon moves your stock between EU fulfilment centres, each cross-border movement can trigger a VAT registration obligation in that country, with a zero threshold. This is the single biggest FBA compliance risk. See FBA stock movements.
- FBA reimbursements. Amazon reimburses for lost or damaged inventory; tracking and accounting for these correctly is a sub-discipline of its own.
- Multi-currency. Amazon US pays in USD, Amazon EU in EUR, Amazon UK in GBP. Forex on delayed settlements needs proper handling.
- The £90,000 VAT threshold applies to total taxable turnover, including marketplace-handled sales, see marketplace VAT.
What to look for in an FBA accountant
- Uses A2X or Link My Books in production. If they propose to reconcile Amazon settlements manually, walk away, it does not scale and it is error-prone.
- Understands Pan-European FBA VAT and can advise whether to disable it, register in multiple countries, or use the European Fulfilment Network.
- Sets up per-channel and ideally per-SKU reporting so you can see real margin after Amazon's ~15-20% fees plus FBA plus ads.
- Handles FBA reimbursements and inventory accounting, not just revenue and costs.
- Knows the VAT mechanics, PVA on imports, the £90k threshold, OSS/IOSS for EU consumers.
Every accountant on the GoEcom bench is pre-screened on exactly these points before we put them in front of you.
Typical Amazon FBA accountant fees (UK)
| Stage | Monthly fee range | Turnover band |
|---|---|---|
| Starter FBA | £44-£100/mo | Under £150k |
| Growth FBA | £100-£250/mo | £150k - £500k |
| Scale FBA | £250-£500/mo | £500k - £2M |
| Pan-European FBA VAT (add-on) | £4,000-£8,000/yr | Multi-country registrations + filings |
Core fees typically cover annual accounts, corporation tax, monthly bookkeeping, quarterly VAT, director payroll, and the A2X/Link My Books subscription. Pan-European VAT and R&D claims are usually priced separately. Figures are indicative; your matched firm gives a fixed quote.
How GoEcom matching works
- Run the 60-second quiz (platforms, revenue band, current setup, pain points).
- We match against the bench, every firm pre-screened for FBA specialism and current capacity.
- You get a shortlist with fees published up front and a short intro from each.
- You pick the fit. They all have the technical chops; the deciding factor is working style.
The matching service is free to you, the accountant pays GoEcom a referral fee when an introduction converts. Ready? Match me with an FBA accountant →