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Lawson Accounting Limited

Chartered Accountants in West Malling ME19

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score100/100Excellent

Companies House: 055842604 Pecham Close, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4SBData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asS L Accounting Limited

In the local market

Lawson Accounting Limited is one of 16 accountancy practices we verify in West Malling. It is one of only 3 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 West Malling.

Verified Accountants assessment

Lawson Accounting Limited is a UK limited company based in West Malling, incorporated in 2005 and trading for 21 years.It was previously known as S L Accounting Limited.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by ICAEW, a member firm of ICAEW, up to date with its accounts (last filed 31 Oct 2024), and running a confirmed website. Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 31 Oct 2025, report net assets of £66,691, down from £70,282 the year before. Its website shows it handles Self Assessment, VAT, Payroll, and Bookkeeping.

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Verification record and Trust Score

100/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · ICAEW
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 20 years
Professional qualification
  • ICAEW
  • ACCA
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Email

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. 05584260 (opens in new tab)incorporated 2005Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Registered activity
  • SIC 69201 - Accounting and auditing
  • SIC 69202 - Bookkeeping
  • 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 2024 (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
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.firm website · checked 30 Jul
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab), ICAEW, firm website (opens in new tab)
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Good fit for

  • Handles Self Assessment, VAT, Payroll and Bookkeeping

Specialisms and services

Services
AccountantSelf AssessmentVATPayrollBookkeepingLimited company accountsCIS

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People at Lawson Accounting Limited

Persons with significant control (2)

  • Mr Alexander Roger LawsonOwns 25-50% of shares, 25-50% of voting rights, Can appoint or remove directors
  • Mrs Sarah Helen LawsonOwns 50-75% of shares, 50-75% of voting rights, Can appoint or remove directors

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-£3.6k vs 2024
Current assets
£51k
as at 31 Oct 2025+£3.1k 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 employees2222222
Net assets£66,691£70,282£54,779£53,371£56,787£58,718£39,362£33,244£33,286
Current assets£51,128£48,029£20,222£33,285£40,712£47,414£37,402£33,186£35,088
Fixed assets£2,723£547£1,030£3,205£2,795£2,630£2,425£1,885£1,721
Shareholders equity£66,691£70,282£54,779£53,371£56,787£58,718£39,362£33,244£33,286

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. 2024Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is Lawson Accounting Limited a regulated accountant?

Yes. Lawson Accounting Limited is a member firm of ICAEW, 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 Lawson Accounting Limited a chartered accountant?

Yes. Lawson Accounting 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 Lawson Accounting Limited offer?

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

How long has Lawson Accounting Limited been established?

Lawson Accounting Limited 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 Lawson Accounting Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, Lawson Accounting 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 Lawson Accounting Limited?

We build this record only from public, authoritative sources - for this firm, Companies House, ICAEW, and firm website, 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. Lawson Accounting Limited scores 100/100. Nothing in the score is subjective, and every rule is listed on this page. How we verify →

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