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Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd

Accountant in Colchester CO1

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score100/100Excellent

Companies House: 055076171 George Williams Way, Colchester, CO1 2JSData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asAxis Accounting & Tax Solutions LimitedCertax Accounting (colchester) Limited

In the local market

Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd is one of 94 accountancy practices we verify in Colchester. Incorporated in 2005, it is among the longest-established of them. It is one of only 10 ICAEW-regulated firms among them, rather than under the default HMRC scheme. It advertises a wider range of services than most firms we list in Colchester.

Verified Accountants assessment

Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd is a UK limited company based in Colchester, incorporated in 2005 and trading for 21 years.It was previously known as Axis Accounting & Tax Solutions Limited and Certax Accounting (colchester) Limited.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by ICAEW, up to date with its accounts (last filed 31 Oct 2025), and running a confirmed website. Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 31 Oct 2025, report net assets of £66,638, down from £68,948 the year before. Its website shows it handles Self Assessment, VAT, Payroll, and Bookkeeping and works with Xero.

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Verification record and Trust Score

100/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · ICAEW
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 21 years
Professional qualification
  • ICAEW
  • ACCA
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Emailpending

The Trust Score is the share of the applicable public signals we have verified, scored out of 100 - fully deterministic, never subjective. How it is scored, and every signal's points →

Companies HouseActiveno. 05507617 (opens in new tab)incorporated 2005Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Registered activity
  • SIC 69201 - Accounting and auditing
  • SIC 69203 - Tax consultancy
The business activity the firm registered with Companies House (its Standard Industrial Classification).Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Filing complianceAccounts and confirmation statement filed on timelast accounts 31 Oct 2025 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Anti-money-launderingSupervised by ICAEWICAEW is one of the professional bodies approved to supervise accountants for anti-money-laundering. Every UK accountant must be supervised, by HMRC or an approved professional body, so this confirms the firm is monitored and operating legitimately.ICAEW · checked 20 Jul
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab), ICAEW
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Good fit for

  • Works in Xero
  • Handles Self Assessment, VAT, Payroll and Bookkeeping

Specialisms and services

Certified
Xero Silver Partner - since 2020
Services
Self AssessmentVATPayrollBookkeepingLimited company accountsCISManagement Accounts

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People at Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd

Persons with significant control (1)

  • Mrs Karen Elaine BartlettOwns 75-100% of shares

Source: Companies House register (opens in new tab).

Financials (as filed)

Companies House filing history (opens in new tab) | 2017 to 2025
Net assets
£67k
as at 31 Oct 2025-£2.3k vs 2024
Current assets
£79k
as at 31 Oct 2025-£2.1k vs 2024
Average employees
2
as at 31 Oct 2025
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
202520242023202220212020201920182017
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed31 Oct 202531 Oct 202431 Oct 202331 Oct 202231 Oct 202131 Oct 202031 Oct 201931 Oct 201831 Oct 2017
Average employees2232222
Net assets£66,638£68,948£71,002£55,585£57,087£72,154-£67,303£49,351£55,645
Current assets£78,937£81,047£88,106£75,809£91,331£88,515-£79,423£62,238£68,021
Fixed assets£1,189£1,661£258£510£928£2,639-£3,623£1,897£3,180
Shareholders equity£66,638£68,948£71,002£55,585£57,087£72,154£67,303£49,351£55,645

Figures as reported in this firm's accounts filed at Companies House. Net assets is total assets less what the company owes; a figure below zero means recorded liabilities exceed assets. Small companies may file abbreviated accounts that omit turnover and profit. Public record, reproduced as facts.

Timeline

  1. 2005Company incorporated
  2. 2025Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd a regulated accountant?

Yes. Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd is supervised for anti-money-laundering by ICAEW. Every UK accountant must be supervised for anti-money-laundering, by HMRC or an approved professional body, so this confirms the firm is authorised to practise and monitored for compliance.

What services does Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd offer?

Based on its own website, Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd offers Self Assessment, VAT, Payroll, Bookkeeping, Limited company accounts, and CIS. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

What accounting software does Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd use?

Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd is Xero (Silver partner), so it works with Xero. Certified partners are trained on the software and listed in the vendor's own advisor directory.

How long has Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd been established?

Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd was incorporated at Companies House in 2005, so it has been on the register for about 21 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd's most recent statutory accounts were filed by their due date. On-time filing is a basic sign that a company is being administered properly.

How do you verify Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd?

We build this record only from public, authoritative sources - for this firm, Companies House and ICAEW, and stamp every claim with its source and the date we last checked it. We show only what we can verify and say so plainly when we cannot. How we verify →

How is the Trust Score calculated?

The Trust Score is fully deterministic: fixed points for public, verified signals - an active company, anti-money-laundering supervision, filing compliance, a confirmed website and trading history. Axis Accounting And Bookkeeping Ltd scores 100/100. Nothing in the score is subjective, and every rule is listed on this page. How we verify →

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