REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
82Good
4.5vs last year
#1555 in UK
#108 in Professional Services
#688 in London

Company Information

Company Number
06903140
Employee Count
1,797
Turnover
£992,661,000
EBITDA
£23,404,000

Additional Details

Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
24 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
71%
31-60 Days
27%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms11%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-06
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202516 Jul 20252470%29%1%10%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202406 Jan 20252471%27%2%11%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202401 Jul 20241885%14%1%8%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202312 Jan 20241788%11%1%8%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202206 Jan 20231787%12%1%7%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202219 Jul 20221788%11%1%7%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202105 Jan 20221889%10%1%7%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202013 Jan 20211781%18%1%6%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201924 Jul 20191470%29%1%5%
01 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 201716 Jan 20181373%26%1%6%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

It is the Company's policy to agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and to abide by those terms based on the timely submission of satisfactory invoices. The majority of suppliers are paid on 30 days terms or less.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

The Company is committed to dealing with its suppliers in a fair, honest and professional manner while seeking best value for the business. We seek to resolve queries as quickly as possible to everyone’s satisfaction prior to payment being made. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by our Accounts Payable team, it would be escalated in the first instance to the relevant Manager to seek a resolution.

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

Company Summary

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED is a leading recruitment agency based in the UK. They offer a wide range of recruitment services to both job seekers and employers across various industries.

Their sustainability program focuses on promoting ethical and responsible practices within the recruitment industry. They have implemented initiatives such as promoting diversity and inclusion, reducing their carbon footprint, and supporting local communities through charitable donations and volunteering.

The company's products and services include permanent and temporary staffing solutions, executive search, and recruitment process outsourcing. They also provide career advice, CV writing services, and job search tools for job seekers.

The key people at REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED include the founder, Sir Alec Reed, who started the company in 1960, and the current CEO, James Reed, who has been leading the company since 1998.

The company's website address is www.reedglobal.com, where job seekers can search for job opportunities and employers can post job vacancies. The registered office address is Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1DT, United Kingdom.

In summary, REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED is a reputable recruitment agency with a strong focus on sustainability, offering a wide range of recruitment services and promoting ethical practices within the industry. They have a strong leadership team and a user-friendly website for job seekers and employers.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£10,864,000
Net Worth
£43,882,000
Total Current Assets
£143,133,000
Total Current Liabilities
£108,227,000