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Murray Smith Financial Services Limited

02321024

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

DARLAND HOUSE, NORTHWICH, CW8 1AU
Incorporated 23/11/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/05/2026

Due 06/06/2027

On track

Industry

66190
Other activities auxiliary to financial services

Officers

Dr Michael Gerard Benson

director · Since 19/12/2005

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Steven Alan Williams

director · Since 01/04/2009

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven Alan Williams

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 50

Darland House, Northwich, CW8 1AU

Notified 06/04/2016

Dr Michael Gerard Benson

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 63

Darland House, Northwich, CW8 1AU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/08/2006Registered 16/08/2006

CompanyRankvs 114+ SIC 66190 peers
77

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.24× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£539k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£250k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£519k

Working capital

Current Assets

£618k

Current Liabilities

£99k

Fixed Assets

£52k

Debtors

£368k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£571k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20256.24+£16k
20246.23+£35k
20234.17+£53k
20225.52+£72k
20216.02
20204.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.