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M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited

Accountant in Stanier Way, Derby DE21

Trust Score65/100Good

Companies House: 04958466Charter House Wyvern Court, Wyvern Business Park, Stanier Way, Derby, DE21 6BFData updated 07 Jul 2026

In the local market

M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited is one of 155 accountancy practices we verify in Derby. Incorporated in 2003, it is among the longest-established of them.

Verified Accountants assessment

M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited is a UK limited company based in Derby, incorporated in 2003 and trading for 23 years.

Public records confirm it is up to date with its accounts (last filed 30 Apr 2025) and running a confirmed website. Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 30 Apr 2025, report net assets of £179,370, up from £169,502 the year before. Its website shows it handles Small business, Self Assessment, Contractor, and CIS and works with Xero.

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Verification record and Trust Score

65/100

Trust Score

Good
Public record
AML supervisedpending
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 22 years
Professional qualification
  • ICAEW
  • ACCA
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Emailpending

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Companies HouseActiveno. 04958466 (opens in new tab)incorporated 2003Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Registered activity
  • SIC 69201 - Accounting and auditing
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 30 Apr 2025 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab)
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Good fit for

  • Works in Xero
  • Handles Small business, Self Assessment, Contractor and CIS

Specialisms and services

Certified
Xero Silver Partner - since 2014
Services
Small businessSelf AssessmentContractorCIS

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People at M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited

Directors and officers (1)

  • SHAPCOTT, Janet DawnSecretary · since 2003

Persons with significant control (2)

  • Mr Melvin James ShapcottOwns 50-75% of shares, 50-75% of voting rights
  • Mrs Kimberley Faye ShapcottOwns 25-50% of shares, 25-50% of voting rights

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

Financials (as filed)

Companies House filing history (opens in new tab) | 2013 to 2025
Net assets
£179k
as at 30 Apr 2025+£9.9k vs 2024
Current assets
£337k
as at 30 Apr 2025-£29k vs 2024
Cash at bank
£119k
as at 30 Apr 2025-£17k vs 2024
Average employees
21
as at 30 Apr 2025+1 vs 2024
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
202520242023202220212020201920182017201520142013
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed30 Apr 202530 Apr 202430 Apr 202330 Apr 202230 Apr 202130 Apr 202030 Apr 201930 Apr 201830 Apr 201730 Nov 201530 Nov 201430 Nov 2013
Average employees21201721202018212020
Net assets£179,370£169,502£117,570£79,335£22,891£29,547£32,393£25,652£25,359£127,968£128,637£88,811
Cash at bank£119,457£136,357£102,823£131,778£124,321£69,799£10,034£14,920£39,344£66,370£6,191£857
Current assets£336,697£365,383£342,221£376,130£338,209£323,521£251,137£251,250£235,783£258,900£190,217£218,496
Fixed assets£41,204£39,632£63,452£88,881£90,843£117,556£173,301£243,237£319,226£423,234£243,999£245,209
Debtors£55,572£25,800£37,085£32,301£40,900£27,165£39,647£39,555£28,149£69,928£80,410£127,649
Shareholders equity£179,370£169,502£117,570£79,335£22,891£29,547£32,393£25,652£25,359£127,968£128,637£88,811

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

What services does M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited offer?

Based on its own website, M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited offers Small business, Self Assessment, Contractor, and CIS. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

What accounting software does M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited use?

M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited 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 M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited been established?

M.J. Shapcott & 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 M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, M.J. Shapcott & 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 M.J. Shapcott & 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. M.J. Shapcott & Co Limited scores 65/100. Nothing in the score is subjective, and every rule is listed on this page. How we verify →

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