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Shaw Gibbs Limited

Chartered Accountants in Summertown, Oxford OX2

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score100/100Excellent

Companies House: 02209123264 Banbury Rd, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DYData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asShaw & Company (accountants) Limited

In the local market

Shaw Gibbs Limited is one of 67 accountancy practices we verify in Oxford. Incorporated in 1987, it is among the longest-established of them.

Verified Accountants assessment

Shaw Gibbs Limited is a UK limited company based in Oxford, incorporated in 1987 and trading for 39 years.It was previously known as Shaw & Company (accountants) 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 Mar 2025), and running a confirmed website. Its website shows it handles Payroll, Limited company accounts, Audit, and Management Accounts and works with Xero, Sage, and Dext.

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Verification record and Trust Score

100/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · ICAEW
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 38 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. 02209123 (opens in new tab)incorporated 1987Companies 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
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Good fit for

  • Works in Xero, Sage and Dext
  • Handles Payroll, Limited company accounts, Audit and Management Accounts

Specialisms and services

Certified
Xero Platinum Partner - since 2011
Services
AccountantPayrollLimited company accountsAuditManagement AccountsCompany Formation
Software
SageDext

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People at Shaw Gibbs Limited

Directors and officers (6)

  • O'CONNELL, Donal PeterDirector · since 2010
  • NEAL, Stephen HowardDirector · since 2010
  • SMITH, Leigh RobinDirector · since 2010
  • GARDENER, Sarah AnneDirector · since 2016
  • WATTS, Peter JohnDirector · since 2016
  • DANIELS, Samantha JaneDirector · since 2018

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

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Timeline

  1. 1987Company incorporated
  2. 2025Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is Shaw Gibbs Limited a regulated accountant?

Yes. Shaw Gibbs 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 Shaw Gibbs Limited a chartered accountant?

Yes. Shaw Gibbs 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 Shaw Gibbs Limited offer?

Based on its own website, Shaw Gibbs Limited offers Payroll, Limited company accounts, Audit, Management Accounts, and Company Formation. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

What accounting software does Shaw Gibbs Limited use?

Shaw Gibbs Limited is Xero (Platinum 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 Shaw Gibbs Limited been established?

Shaw Gibbs Limited was incorporated at Companies House in 1987, so it has been on the register for about 39 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does Shaw Gibbs Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, Shaw Gibbs 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 Shaw Gibbs 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. Shaw Gibbs 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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