Verified AccountantsUK firms, verified against the public record
Phillip Bates & Co Limited website icon

Phillip Bates & Co Limited

Chartered Accountants in Neston CH64

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score100/100Excellent

Companies House: 031533463 Chester Rd, Neston, CH64 9PAData updated 07 Jul 2026

In the local market

Phillip Bates & Co Limited is one of 9 accountancy practices we verify in Neston. Incorporated in 1996, it is among the longest-established of them. It advertises a wider range of services than most firms we list in Neston.

Verified Accountants assessment

Phillip Bates & Co Limited is a UK limited company based in Neston, incorporated in 1996 and trading for 30 years.

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 Mar 2025), and running a confirmed website. Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 31 Mar 2025, report net assets of £272,421, up from £245,212 the year before. Its website shows it handles Self Assessment, Payroll, Bookkeeping, and Limited company accounts.

How we verify →

Verification record and Trust Score

100/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · ICAEW
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 30 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. 03153346 (opens in new tab)incorporated 1996Companies 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 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
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab), ICAEW
Own this firm? Claim or enhance your listing. Get in touch to claim or update this listing

Good fit for

  • Handles Self Assessment, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Limited company accounts

Specialisms and services

Services
AccountantSelf AssessmentPayrollBookkeepingLimited company accountsCISCompany Formation

Message this firm

Send an enquiry and we will pass it to Phillip Bates & Co Limited. No account needed - just your contact details and what you need help with.

We share your message with this firm to answer your enquiry.

People at Phillip Bates & Co Limited

Persons with significant control (2)

  • Mr Phillip Neil BatesOwns 50-75% of shares
  • Mrs Susan Lesley BatesOwns 25-50% of shares

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

Financials (as filed)

Companies House filing history (opens in new tab) | 2016 to 2025
Net assets
£272k
as at 31 Mar 2025+£27k vs 2024
Current assets
£196k
as at 31 Mar 2025+£32k vs 2024
Cash at bank
£68k
as at 31 Mar 2025+£26k vs 2024
Average employees
8
as at 31 Mar 2025
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed31 Mar 202531 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Mar 202231 Mar 202131 Mar 202031 Mar 201931 Mar 201831 Mar 201731 Mar 2016
Average employees8888899101110
Net assets£272,421£245,212£232,384£231,815£213,758£182,699£209,196£196,081£189,153£158,939
Cash at bank£67,564£41,755£19,606£21,643£93,304£9,824£15,351£8,223£108£5,800
Current assets£196,415£164,729£141,252£148,038£218,019£137,364£149,128£157,862£156,635£160,407
Fixed assets£156,851£154,898£154,792£155,452£181,552£207,634£236,213£264,559£290,144£309,281
Debtors£58,679£47,514£57,657£60,565£70,403£63,483
Shareholders equity£209,196£196,081£189,153£158,939

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. 1996Company incorporated
  2. 2025Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is Phillip Bates & Co Limited a regulated accountant?

Yes. Phillip Bates & Co 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 Phillip Bates & Co Limited a chartered accountant?

Yes. Phillip Bates & 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 Phillip Bates & Co Limited offer?

Based on its own website, Phillip Bates & Co Limited offers Self Assessment, Payroll, Bookkeeping, Limited company accounts, CIS, and Company Formation. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

How long has Phillip Bates & Co Limited been established?

Phillip Bates & Co Limited was incorporated at Companies House in 1996, so it has been on the register for about 30 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does Phillip Bates & Co Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, Phillip Bates & 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 Phillip Bates & Co Limited?

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

Explore nearby

Weighing up your options?

Compare every verified accountant in Neston

Need payroll sorted too?

Compare payroll accountants in Cheshire

Compare payroll accountants across the North West

Choosing an accountant