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Michael Filiou Limited

Chartered Certified Accountants in Potters Bar EN6

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score100/100Excellent

Companies House: 0420902481 High St, Potters Bar, EN6 5ASData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asMichael Freeman PLC

In the local market

Michael Filiou Limited is one of 33 accountancy practices we verify in Potters Bar. Incorporated in 2001, it is among the longest-established of them. It is one of only 3 ACCA-regulated firms among them, rather than under the default HMRC scheme.

Verified Accountants assessment

Michael Filiou Limited is a UK limited company based in Potters Bar, incorporated in 2001 and trading for 25 years.It was previously known as Michael Freeman PLC.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by ACCA, a member firm of ACCA, up to date with its accounts (last filed 30 Sep 2024), and running a confirmed website. Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 30 Sep 2024, report net assets of £355,952, down from £416,064 the year before. Its website shows it handles Small business, 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 · ACCA
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 25 years
Professional qualification
  • ACCA
  • ICAEW
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Email

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Companies HouseActiveno. 04209024 (opens in new tab)incorporated 2001Companies 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 30 Sep 2024 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Professional bodyMember firm of ACCAAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a UK professional accountancy body. Member firms must meet its qualification and conduct standards and can be disciplined by it.firm website · checked 29 Jul
Anti-money-launderingSupervised by ACCAACCA 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.firm website · checked 29 Jul
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab), firm website (opens in new tab)
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Good fit for

  • Works in Xero
  • Handles Small business, Payroll and Bookkeeping

Specialisms and services

Certified
Xero Gold Partner - since 2011
Services
AccountantSmall businessPayrollBookkeeping

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People at Michael Filiou Limited

Directors and officers (1)

  • FILIOU, MichaelSecretary · since 2014

Persons with significant control (1)

  • Mr Michael FiliouOwns 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) | 2019 to 2024
Net assets
£356k
as at 30 Sep 2024-£60k vs 2023
Current assets
£877k
as at 30 Sep 2024+£14k vs 2023
Cash at bank
£2.3k
as at 30 Sep 2024-£10k vs 2023
Average employees
15
as at 30 Sep 2024
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
202420232022202120202019
CashDebtorsNet assets
Full figures
As filed30 Sep 202430 Sep 202330 Sep 202230 Sep 202130 Sep 202030 Sep 2019
Average employees151518161719
Net assets£355,952£416,064£416,456£405,641£406,573£522,924
Cash at bank£2,317£12,754£22,201£8,093£10,172£3,709
Current assets£877,482£863,801£951,311£872,426£798,972£1,008,859
Fixed assets£264,090£193,967£185,969£187,984£186,255£209,683
Debtors£875,165£851,047£929,110£864,333£788,800£1,005,150
Shareholders equity£355,952£416,064£416,456£405,641£406,573£522,924

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. 2001Company incorporated
  2. 2024Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is Michael Filiou Limited a regulated accountant?

Yes. Michael Filiou Limited is a member firm of ACCA, and is supervised for anti-money-laundering by ACCA. 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 Michael Filiou Limited a chartered accountant?

Yes. Michael Filiou Limited is a member firm of ACCA, so it can use the title Chartered Certified Accountants. "Chartered" and "Chartered Certified" are legally protected UK terms that only members of these bodies may use.

What services does Michael Filiou Limited offer?

Based on its own website, Michael Filiou Limited offers Small business, Payroll, and Bookkeeping. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

What accounting software does Michael Filiou Limited use?

Michael Filiou Limited is Xero (Gold 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 Michael Filiou Limited been established?

Michael Filiou Limited was incorporated at Companies House in 2001, so it has been on the register for about 25 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does Michael Filiou Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, Michael Filiou 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 Michael Filiou 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. Michael Filiou 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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