Industry ranking
Score of 81.2/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
The trend for Shorterm Limited's average time to pay invoices has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in October to December 2023 compared to June to September 2023.
The volatility for Shorterm Limited's average time to pay invoices has been low, with no significant changes between periods.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 24 | 79% | 21% | 0% | 22% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 24 | 73% | 27% | 0% | 22% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Jan 2025 | 25 | 56% | 43% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 31 Jul 2024 | 26 | 52% | 47% | 2% | 31% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Jan 2024 | 25 | 68% | 32% | 0% | 27% |
| 01 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 01 Aug 2023 | 26 | 62% | 38% | 0% | 25% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 days from date of invoice or delivery of goods/services if later
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
35
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Shorterm Limited is a temporary employment agency, registered under SIC code 78200 for temporary employment agency activities. Incorporated in 1972, it previously traded as Shorterm Engineers Limited, Shorterm Employment Limited and Ad+Men Engineers Bureau Limited before adopting its current name. The company remains an active private limited company registered in Middlesex, operating within the human resources and recruitment sector, placing temporary staff with client businesses. No further detail on specific industry specialisms, client sectors or scale of operations is available from the evidence provided, though its long trading history and consistent SIC classification indicate a continuing focus on supplying temporary workforce solutions to employers.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · reportingaccounts.com