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John D Kilby & Co Limited

Chartered Accountants in Mutfords, Buntingford SG9

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score91/100Excellent

Companies House: 04861216Mutfords, Buntingford, SG9 0EDData updated 07 Jul 2026

In the local market

John D Kilby & Co Limited is one of 6 accountancy practices we verify in Buntingford. It is the only ICAEW-regulated firm among them, rather than under the default HMRC scheme.

Verified Accountants assessment

John D Kilby & Co Limited is a UK limited company based in Buntingford, incorporated in 2003 and trading for 23 years.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by ICAEW, a member firm of ICAEW, and up to date with its accounts (last filed 31 Mar 2025). Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 31 Mar 2025, report net assets of £515,385, up from £486,354 the year before. Its website shows it handles Audit.

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Verification record and Trust Score

91/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · ICAEW
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 23 years
Professional qualification
  • ICAEW
  • CIOT
  • ACCA
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Emailn/a

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Companies HouseActiveno. 04861216 (opens in new tab)incorporated 2003Companies 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 Mar 2025 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Professional bodyMember firm of ICAEWInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is a UK professional accountancy body. Member firms must meet its qualification and conduct standards and can be disciplined by it.ICAEW · checked 20 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
Statutory auditRegistered statutory auditorInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales · reg C001215036 (opens in new tab)Authorised to conduct statutory audits (the legally required independent audit of company accounts) under a Recognised Supervisory Body. Only firms on the official UK Audit Register may sign a statutory audit.audit-register · checked 28 Jul
Professional bodyMember firm of CIOTCTAChartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is a UK professional accountancy body. Member firms must meet its qualification and conduct standards and can be disciplined by it.probody-ciot · checked 30 Jul
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab), ICAEW, audit-register, probody-ciot
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Good fit for

  • Handles Audit
  • Businesses that need a statutory audit

Specialisms and services

Services
Audit
Tax
Capital Allowances

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People at John D Kilby & Co Limited

Persons with significant control (2)

  • Mr Steven Brian HumeSignificant influence or control
  • Mr John David KilbyOwns 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
£515k
as at 31 Mar 2025+£29k vs 2024
Current assets
£596k
as at 31 Mar 2025+£28k vs 2024
Average employees
6
as at 31 Mar 2025
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
202520242023202220212020201920182017
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed31 Mar 202531 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Mar 202231 Mar 202131 Mar 202031 Mar 201931 Mar 201831 Mar 2017
Average employees6665555
Net assets£515,385£486,354£454,072£431,387£399,432£322,044£247,779£223,497£166,296
Current assets£596,285£568,774£507,905£477,302£465,909£376,805£343,901£333,412£273,242
Fixed assets£100£100£100£100£100£100£100£100£6,400
Shareholders equity£515,385£486,354£454,072£431,387£399,432£322,044£247,779£223,497£166,296

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. 2003Company incorporated
  2. 2025Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is John D Kilby & Co Limited a regulated accountant?

Yes. John D Kilby & Co Limited is a member firm of ICAEW and CIOT, and 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.

Is John D Kilby & Co Limited a chartered accountant?

Yes. John D Kilby & Co Limited is a member firm of ICAEW, so it can use the title Chartered Accountants. "Chartered" and "Chartered Certified" are legally protected UK terms that only members of these bodies may use.

What services does John D Kilby & Co Limited offer?

Based on its own website, John D Kilby & Co Limited offers Audit. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

How long has John D Kilby & Co Limited been established?

John D Kilby & Co Limited was incorporated at Companies House in 2003, so it has been on the register for about 23 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does John D Kilby & Co Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, John D Kilby & Co Limited'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 John D Kilby & Co Limited?

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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. John D Kilby & Co Limited scores 91/100. Nothing in the score is subjective, and every rule is listed on this page. How we verify →

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