MOORE KINGSTON SMITH LLP

PaymentCheck Score 2025
78Good
1.6vs last year
#1902 in UK
#815 in London

Company Information

Company Number
OC317343
Registered Address
6th Floor 9 Appold Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 2AP
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,070
Turnover
£113,087,000
EBITDA
£28,029,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated On
23 January 2006
Industries
Financial Services, Human Resources, Recruitment And Admin, Professional Services, Safety And Security
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
71%
31-60 Days
25%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms29%

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)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

MOORE KINGSTON SMITH LLP demonstrates a predominantly favorable payment trend, with an average payment time of 26 days and 71% of invoices settled within 30 days. However, the trajectory reveals inconsistency, as 29% of payments are classified as late, indicating a portion of invoices extending beyond standard terms.

Volatility Analysis

The 29% late payment rate introduces a degree of unpredictability for suppliers, with 4% of payments exceeding 60 days, directly impacting cash flow reliability. While a majority pay promptly, the presence of significant delays for over a quarter of invoices indicates a moderate risk of inconsistent payment schedules.

Summary Analysis

Overall, MOORE KINGSTON SMITH LLP presents a moderate payment risk profile; suppliers should anticipate that while most payments are timely, a notable percentage will be late. It is recommended that suppliers establish clear payment terms and consider strategies like staggered deliveries or partial upfront payments for larger engagements to mitigate potential cash flow disruptions.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-05-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 202528 May 20252671%25%4%29%
01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 202429 Nov 20242472%26%2%28%
01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 202406 Jun 20242376%22%2%24%
01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 202330 Nov 20232086%11%3%14%
01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 202331 May 20232671%23%6%29%
01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 202226 Nov 20222277%20%3%23%
01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 202231 May 20222183%16%2%18%
01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 202129 Nov 20212574%20%6%26%
01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 202127 May 20212670%26%4%30%
01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 202016 Nov 20202474%21%5%26%
01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 202029 May 20201980%18%2%20%
01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 201930 Nov 20192080%18%2%20%
01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 201923 May 20192177%20%3%22%
01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 201826 Nov 20182473%23%4%23%
01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 201825 May 20182670%24%6%25%
01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 201730 Nov 20172277%21%2%2%

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

We can't have only one standard payment set of terms for every single supplier given the wide scope of supplier types. 30 days is the expected standard by default unless otherwise agreed on an occasional individual basis. All invoices are subject to approval by budget holders in the first instance. Invoices payable 'on presentation' treated as 7 days.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

n/a

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Designated accounts payable email boxes for invoices, separate for statements and correspondence. Monitored and checked and answered by an experienced purchase ledger team. Suppliers are made aware of issues on invoices and can be directed to budget holders where authorisation is pending, or to further resolve any problems.

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

MOORE KINGSTON SMITH LLP is an active limited liability partnership. Based on its company type and name, it operates as a professional services firm.

The partnership was incorporated in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2006, with company number OC317343. Its registered office is located in London at 6th Floor 9 Appold Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 2AP.

Limited liability partnerships that operate as professional services firms in the UK typically provide a range of advisory and support services. These commonly include accounting, audit, tax consultancy, business advisory, corporate finance, and wealth management.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£2,600,000
Net Worth
£9,700,000
Total Current Assets
£42,500,000
Total Current Liabilities
£25,500,000

Company Location