GRANT THORNTON BUSINESS SERVICES

Company Information

Company Number
01224178
Registered Address
30 Finsbury Square, London, England, EC2A 1AG
Status
Active
Employee Count
4736.0
Turnover
352499000.0
EBITDA
19953000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private unlimited company
Incorporated On
27 August 1975
Nature of Business
74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
0
Region
London

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£0.00
Net Worth
£14,119,000.00
Total Current Assets
£43,157,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£29,038,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
27 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
85%
31-60 Days
10%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20242785%10%5%15%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20232582%18%0%18%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202230 Jan 20232590%10%0%10%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202222 Jul 20222682%16%2%18%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20222682%16%2%18%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202116 Jul 20212090%9%1%10%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20211496%4%0%4%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20202086%10%4%14%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20202580%16%4%20%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20192580%16%4%20%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20192578%19%3%22%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201806 Aug 20182579%16%5%21%
01 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 201729 Jan 20182480%16%4%20%

Company Summary

Grant Thornton Business Services is a global professional services firm that offers a wide range of services, including audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing solutions

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote responsible business practices

Their sustainability program includes initiatives such as energy-efficient offices, reducing waste and water consumption, and encouraging employees to use alternative modes of transportation

They also have policies in place to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization

In terms of products and services, Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive range of solutions to help businesses achieve their goals and navigate challenges

This includes financial and risk management, business process outsourcing, IT consulting, and mergers and acquisitions

The key people at Grant Thornton Business Services are its team of experienced professionals, including accountants, tax advisors, and consultants

They are dedicated to providing exceptional service to clients and helping them achieve success

To contact Grant Thornton, you can visit their website at www.grantthornton.co.uk

Their registered office address is 30 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG, United Kingdom

With its commitment to sustainability and a wide range of services, Grant Thornton Business Services is a trusted partner for businesses looking to grow and thrive

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for GRANT THORNTON BUSINESS SERVICES to pay invoices has remained consistent at 25 days for the past three periods, but there was a decrease in 2020 to 20 days and an increase in 2023 to 27 days.

Volatility Analysis

The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained consistent at around 80% for the past three periods, with a slight decrease in 2021 to 82%. The percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has also remained consistent at around 16%, with a slight increase in 2023 to 18%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has fluctuated, with the highest percentage being 5% in 2018 and the lowest being 0% in 2020 and 2022. The percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms has also fluctuated, with the highest being 22% in 2018 and the lowest being 4% in 2020. Finally, the shortest standard payment period has remained consistent at 30 days for all periods.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

from invoice date

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

between the internal contact and the supplier these are resolved. Payment and/or credit notes then processed on agreement.

Other Payment Information

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.

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.

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.

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?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available