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The Countryside Accountants Ltd

Accountant in Burrough on the Hill, Melton Mowbray LE14

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score100/100Excellent

Companies House: 041866318, Burrough Court, Burrough on the Hill, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2QSData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asPayne Walker Ltd

In the local market

The Countryside Accountants Ltd is one of 19 accountancy practices we verify in Melton Mowbray. Incorporated in 2001, it is among the longest-established of them.

Verified Accountants assessment

The Countryside Accountants Ltd is a UK limited company based in Melton Mowbray, incorporated in 2001 and trading for 25 years.It was previously known as Payne Walker Ltd.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by HMRC, up to date with its accounts (last filed 31 Mar 2026), and running a confirmed website. Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 31 Mar 2026, report net assets of £42,691, up from £15,118 the year before. Its website shows it handles Self Assessment, Payroll, and Bookkeeping.

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Verification record and Trust Score

100/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · HMRC
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 25 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. 04186631 (opens in new tab)incorporated 2001Companies 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 2026 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Anti-money-launderingSupervised by HMRCMLR XAML00000196338By 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 Self Assessment, Payroll and Bookkeeping

Specialisms and services

Services
AccountantSelf AssessmentPayrollBookkeeping

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People at The Countryside Accountants Ltd

Persons with significant control (1)

  • Mrs Karen Denise BallOwns 75-100% of shares

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

Financials (as filed)

Companies House filing history (opens in new tab) | 2021 to 2026
Net assets
£43k
as at 31 Mar 2026+£28k vs 2025
Current assets
£81k
as at 31 Mar 2026+£31k vs 2025
Cash at bank
£49k
as at 31 Mar 2026+£9.7k vs 2025
Average employees
2
as at 31 Mar 2026
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
202620252024202320222021
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed31 Mar 202631 Mar 202531 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Mar 202231 Mar 2021
Average employees221111
Net assets£42,691£15,118£614-£75£8,991£16,654
Cash at bank£49,168£39,472£5,351£2,216£9,390£23,538
Current assets£81,100£50,472£10,021£5,276£16,410£30,399
Fixed assets£1,722£107,000£721
Debtors£31,932£11,000£4,670£3,060
Creditors£40,131£35,354£9,407£112,351
Shareholders equity£75£8,991£16,654

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. 2026Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is The Countryside Accountants Ltd a regulated accountant?

Yes. The Countryside Accountants Ltd is supervised for anti-money-laundering by HMRC (registration XAML00000196338). 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 The Countryside Accountants Ltd offer?

Based on its own website, The Countryside Accountants Ltd offers Self Assessment, Payroll, and Bookkeeping. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

How long has The Countryside Accountants Ltd been established?

The Countryside Accountants Ltd 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 The Countryside Accountants Ltd file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, The Countryside Accountants Ltd'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 The Countryside Accountants Ltd?

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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. The Countryside Accountants Ltd scores 100/100. Nothing in the score is subjective, and every rule is listed on this page. How we verify →

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