Job Description

Job Profile: Local E-commerce Bookkeeper (Part-Time/Contract)

Overview

We are seeking a

highly organized, local, and experienced Bookkeeper

to manage the accounts for our portfolio of multiple, fast-paced e-commerce companies. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges in the e-commerce space, including multi-platform sales, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), inventory tracking, and sales tax compliance across various jurisdictions. This is a part-time/contract role with flexible hours, requiring regular on-site or virtual check-ins (as preferred).

Key Responsibilities

The primary focus will be on maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for several online businesses, including:

Transaction Management & Categorization:

Meticulously record, categorize, and track all daily transactions from various e-commerce sales channels (e.g., Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, eBay, etc.) and payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

Account Reconciliation:

Perform regular, thorough bank, credit card, and e-commerce platform payout reconciliations to ensure 100% accuracy and identify discrepancies (e.g., merchant fees, refunds, chargebacks).

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) & Inventory:

Accurately calculate and track COGS, manage inventory valuation, and ensure inventory records align with sales data across all platforms.

Expense & Accounts Payable/Receivable:

Process and record all operational expenses (e.g., marketing, shipping, software subscriptions), manage accounts payable (supplier invoices), and accounts receivable.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare monthly or quarterly financial statements, including Profit & Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement to provide clear, actionable financial insights.

Tax Compliance Support:

Assist in gathering all necessary financial data and documentation to facilitate timely and accurate filing of sales tax, VAT, and annual income taxes (working alongside our CPA/Tax Accountant).
Required Skills & Experience

Proven Bookkeeping Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years of professional bookkeeping experience.

E-commerce Specialization:

Demonstrable experience working with e-commerce businesses, specifically managing multiple sales channels and understanding the flow of marketplace transactions.

Software Proficiency (Must-Haves):

Expert-level proficiency with a major cloud-based accounting software (e.g.,

QuickBooks Online

or

Xero

).

E-commerce App/Integration Knowledge:

Familiarity with common e-commerce accounting integrations (e.g., A2X, LinkMyBooks, or similar) is a major asset.

Attention to Detail:

Exceptional precision and dedication to accuracy in all data entry and reconciliation tasks.

Organizational Skills:

Excellent time management and organizational abilities to handle the records of multiple separate entities efficiently.

Local/Communication:

Must be locally based (or within a reasonable distance) for occasional meetings and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to explain financial data clearly.
What We Offer

Competitive hourly or fixed contract rate (negotiable based on experience). Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely/hybrid. The opportunity to work with a growing portfolio of successful online brands.
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Freelance
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12,500.00-15,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 6 - 10 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sutton SM1 3JH