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Independent Motor Factors Limited

11272078

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

UNIT 3 SITE J, BURGESS HILL, RH15 9TN
Incorporated 23/03/2018

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45310
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Nicholas James Ratcliffe

director · Since 23/03/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 11 other boards

Jonathan Paul Austin

director · Since 11/04/2024

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Jayar Components Limited

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

Jayar House, Forstal Road, Aylesford, ME20 7AF

Reg: 01289333 · England And Wales Companies Registry · Private Limited

Notified 18/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Nicholas James Ratcliffe

Ceased 18/11/2025

Mrs Michele Eileen Ratcliffe

Ceased 24/03/2021

Mr John Leonard Bennett

Ceased 18/11/2025

CompanyRankvs 793+ SIC 45310 peers
68

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.94× · 16/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 pts

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

Longevity8/15 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

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 directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£26.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£864k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.7M

Current Liabilities

£3.5M

Fixed Assets

£577k

Debtors

£2.5M

Cost of Sales

£11.4M

Gross Profit

£15.0M

Admin Expenses

£11.1M

Operating Profit

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

£2.7M

212avg. employees+25

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£442k
Dividends paid-£3.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£7.0M
NI contributions£637k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.94-£283k
20232.29+£1.1M
20211.72+£2.4M
20201.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.