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Automation Consultants Limited

04047568

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

1420 ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, READING, RG7 4SA
Incorporated 01/08/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/08/2025

Due 15/08/2026

On track

Industry

62012
Business and domestic software development
62020
Information technology consultancy activities

Officers

Mr Francis Henry John Capel Miers

director · Since 13/07/2002

IT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Persons with Significant Control

Automation Consultants Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

5th Floor, 10, Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AF

Reg: 12521026 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 13/07/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Jeffrey Francis Cunliffe

Ceased 13/07/2020

Mr Francis Henry John Capel Miers

Ceased 13/07/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 30/04/2024Registered 01/05/2024
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 13/07/2020Registered 13/07/2020Satisfied 13/09/2022
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/2005Registered 15/12/2005Satisfied 24/06/2020

CompanyRankvs 2392+ SIC 62012 peers
61

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees43th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.79× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£642k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£3.9M

Admin Expenses

£6.1M

Profit After Tax

£481k

1avg. employees-52

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£51k
Dividends paid£450k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.4M
Assets less current liabilities£4.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.79+£456k
20241.29+£760k
20232.96+£735k
20222.55-£46k
20211.62+£137k
20202.62+£273k
20194.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.