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The Proactive Accountant Ltd

Accountant in London E1

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score100/100Excellent

Companies House: 03310580Flat G10, 7 Philpot Street, London, E1 2FGData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asProactive Flow LtdBarbican Tax Services Ltd

In the local market

The Proactive Accountant Ltd is one of 4856 accountancy practices we verify in London. Incorporated in 1997, it is among the longest-established of them.

Verified Accountants assessment

The Proactive Accountant Ltd is a UK limited company based in London, incorporated in 1997 and trading for 29 years.It was previously known as Proactive Flow Ltd and Barbican Tax Services Ltd.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by HMRC, up to date with its accounts (last filed 30 Jun 2026), and running a confirmed website. Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 30 Jun 2026, report net assets of £2,874, down from £22,779 the year before. Its website shows it handles 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 29 years
Professional qualification
  • ICAEW
  • ACCA
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Emailpending

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Companies HouseActiveno. 03310580 (opens in new tab)incorporated 1997Companies 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 Jun 2026 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Anti-money-launderingSupervised by HMRCMLR XNML00000136867By 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 Payroll and Bookkeeping

Specialisms and services

Services
PayrollBookkeeping

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People at The Proactive Accountant Ltd

Persons with significant control (1)

  • Mr Paul Mark BranniganOwns 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 2026
Net assets
£2.9k
as at 30 Jun 2026-£20k vs 2025
Current assets
£2.8k
as at 30 Jun 2026-£28k vs 2025
Average employees
1
as at 30 Jun 2026
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172017201620152014
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed30 Jun 202630 Apr 202530 Apr 202430 Apr 202330 Apr 202230 Apr 202130 Apr 202030 Apr 201930 Apr 201830 Apr 201729 Apr 201730 Apr 201630 Apr 201530 Apr 2014
Average employees11222222
Net assets£2,874£22,779£5,688£9,810£19,726£24,521£2,551£366£2,126£236£236£71£68£343
Cash at bank£21,876£19,004
Current assets£2,829£30,942£8,271£12,696£24,119£41,451£22,259£19,760£30,214£24,732£28,507£22,202£21,941£19,503
Debtors£65£499
Shareholders equity£2,874£22,779£5,688£9,810£19,726£24,521£2,551£366£2,126£236£236£71£76

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. 1997Company incorporated
  2. 2026Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is The Proactive Accountant Ltd a regulated accountant?

Yes. The Proactive Accountant Ltd is supervised for anti-money-laundering by HMRC (registration XNML00000136867). 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 Proactive Accountant Ltd offer?

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

How long has The Proactive Accountant Ltd been established?

The Proactive Accountant Ltd was incorporated at Companies House in 1997, so it has been on the register for about 29 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does The Proactive Accountant Ltd file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, The Proactive Accountant 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 Proactive Accountant 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 Proactive Accountant 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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