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Rapid Accounts Limited

Bookkeeper in Shaftesbury SP7

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score95/100Excellent

Companies House: 06231794Unit 20 The Wincombe Centre, Wincombe Business Park, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QJData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asRapid Broadcast Terrestrial LimitedRapid Broadcast HD Limited

In the local market

Rapid Accounts Limited is one of 12 accountancy practices we verify in Shaftesbury. Incorporated in 2007, it is among the longest-established of them. It advertises a wider range of services than most firms we list in Shaftesbury.

Verified Accountants assessment

Rapid Accounts Limited is a UK limited company based in Shaftesbury, incorporated in 2007 and trading for 19 years.It was previously known as Rapid Broadcast Terrestrial Limited and Rapid Broadcast HD Limited.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by HMRC, 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 £34,781, down from £35,300 the year before. Its website shows it handles VAT, Payroll, Bookkeeping, and Limited company accounts.

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Verification record and Trust Score

95/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · HMRC
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 19 years
Professional qualification
  • ICAEW
  • ACCA
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Emailpending

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. 06231794 (opens in new tab)incorporated 2007Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Registered activity
  • SIC 69202 - Bookkeeping
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
Anti-money-launderingSupervised by HMRCMLR XWML00000115165By law, every UK accountant must be supervised for anti-money-laundering, by HMRC or an approved professional body. Being on the HMRC supervised register means this firm is monitored and operating legitimately.HMRC AML register · checked 20 Jul
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab), HMRC AML register (opens in new tab)
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Good fit for

  • Handles VAT, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Limited company accounts

Specialisms and services

Services
VATPayrollBookkeepingLimited company accountsR&D Tax CreditsCompany Formation

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People at Rapid Accounts Limited

Directors and officers (1)

  • NEWMAN, Susan MargaretDirector · since 2026

Persons with significant control (1)

  • Mr Colin Geoffrey HouseOwns 75-100% of shares

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

Financials (as filed)

Companies House filing history (opens in new tab) | 2014 to 2025
Net assets
£35k
as at 30 Apr 2025-£519 vs 2024
Current assets
£75k
as at 30 Apr 2025+£2.7k vs 2024
Average employees
2
as at 30 Apr 2025
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed30 Apr 202530 Apr 202430 Apr 202330 Apr 202230 Apr 202130 Apr 202030 Apr 201930 Apr 201830 Apr 201730 Apr 201630 Apr 201530 Apr 2014
Average employees2222222
Net assets£34,781£35,300£42,363£43,723£25,658£62,539-£49,528-£51,401-£24,009£1,201£928£712
Cash at bank£20,030£13,076£9,069
Current assets£74,965£72,229£94,710£112,708£97,171£99,681-£105,395-£80,214-£63,534£37,837£27,925£12,334
Fixed assets£7,182£9,308£13,682£19,026£18,555£25,310-£26,121-£30,469-£32,637
Debtors£17,807£14,849£3,265
Shareholders equity£34,781£35,300£42,363£43,723£25,658£62,539£49,528£51,401£24,009£1,201£928£712

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. 2007Company incorporated
  2. 2025Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is Rapid Accounts Limited a regulated accountant?

Yes. Rapid Accounts Limited is supervised for anti-money-laundering by HMRC (registration XWML00000115165). 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.

What services does Rapid Accounts Limited offer?

Based on its own website, Rapid Accounts Limited offers VAT, Payroll, Bookkeeping, Limited company accounts, R&D Tax Credits, and Company Formation. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

How long has Rapid Accounts Limited been established?

Rapid Accounts Limited was incorporated at Companies House in 2007, so it has been on the register for about 19 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does Rapid Accounts Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, Rapid Accounts 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 Rapid Accounts Limited?

We build this record only from public, authoritative sources - for this firm, Companies House and HMRC AML register, 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. Rapid Accounts Limited scores 95/100. Nothing in the score is subjective, and every rule is listed on this page. How we verify →

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