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Shorthouse & Martin Limited

Accountant in Basingstoke RG21

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score100/100Excellent

Companies House: 02688009Worthy House, 14 Winchester Rd, Basingstoke, RG21 8UQData updated 07 Jul 2026

In the local market

Shorthouse & Martin Limited is one of 65 accountancy practices we verify in Basingstoke. Incorporated in 1992, it is among the longest-established of them.

Verified Accountants assessment

Shorthouse & Martin Limited is a UK limited company based in Basingstoke, incorporated in 1992 and trading for 34 years.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by HMRC, 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 £559,557, down from £624,285 the year before. Its website shows it handles Self Assessment, Payroll, Bookkeeping, and Limited company accounts and works with Xero.

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Verification record and Trust Score

100/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · HMRC
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 34 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. 02688009 (opens in new tab)incorporated 1992Companies 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 Sep 2024 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Anti-money-launderingSupervised by HMRCMLR XLML00000167788By 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

  • Works in Xero
  • Handles Self Assessment, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Limited company accounts

Specialisms and services

Certified
Xero Gold Partner - since 2017
Services
AccountantSelf AssessmentPayrollBookkeepingLimited company accounts

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People at Shorthouse & Martin Limited

Directors and officers (1)

  • GILLETT, Rebecca LouiseDirector · since 2023

Persons with significant control (1)

  • Mr Leslie John ShorthouseOwns 75-100% of shares, 75-100% 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) | 2014 to 2024
Net assets
£560k
as at 30 Sep 2024-£65k vs 2023
Current assets
£395k
as at 30 Sep 2024+£20k vs 2023
Cash at bank
£25k
as at 30 Sep 2024-£12k vs 2023
Average employees
18
as at 30 Sep 2024
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed30 Sep 202430 Sep 202330 Sep 202230 Sep 202130 Sep 202030 Sep 201930 Sep 201830 Sep 201730 Sep 201630 Sep 201531 Mar 2014
Average employees181820212021
Net assets£559,557£624,285£678,471£697,064£680,700£732,482£825,865£793,434£740,127
Cash at bank£24,951£37,449£111,229£18,192£60,337£81,071£74,347£18,985£28,680£17,784£2,880
Current assets£394,706£374,741£519,044£610,799£571,748£676,448£674,578£574,777£604,139£628,336£824,623
Fixed assets£534,748£590,408£646,466£704,093£706,891£701,857£722,590£738,509£773,730£783,853£119,130
Debtors£307,684£315,483£392,239£558,822£511,411£595,377£600,231£555,792£575,459£610,552£821,743
Shareholders equity£559,557£624,285£678,471£697,064£680,700£732,482£825,865£793,434£740,127£739,034£161,119

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. 1992Company incorporated
  2. 2024Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is Shorthouse & Martin Limited a regulated accountant?

Yes. Shorthouse & Martin Limited is supervised for anti-money-laundering by HMRC (registration XLML00000167788). 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 Shorthouse & Martin Limited offer?

Based on its own website, Shorthouse & Martin Limited offers Self Assessment, Payroll, Bookkeeping, and Limited company accounts. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

What accounting software does Shorthouse & Martin Limited use?

Shorthouse & Martin 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 Shorthouse & Martin Limited been established?

Shorthouse & Martin Limited was incorporated at Companies House in 1992, so it has been on the register for about 34 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does Shorthouse & Martin Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, Shorthouse & Martin 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 Shorthouse & Martin 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. Shorthouse & Martin 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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