Symmetry Investments UK LLP maintains an average payment time of 26 days, comfortably within the 30-day benchmark, suggesting generally prompt payment behaviour. The majority of payments (74%) are settled within 30 days, with a moderate secondary band of 24% falling in the 31–60 day range and a minimal 2% exceeding 60 days. This distribution indicates a broadly acceptable payment profile, though the tail of slower payments warrants attention.
The late payment rate of 25% introduces a meaningful degree of unpredictability, meaning roughly one in four invoices will not be settled on agreed terms. While the 26-day average is reassuring, the divergence between that figure and the 25% late payment rate suggests a segment of invoices consistently skews beyond agreed due dates, creating cash flow uncertainty for suppliers. The low exposure above 60 days (2%) limits severe risk, but the 31–60 day band at 24% represents a recurring pattern that suppliers should plan for.
Symmetry Investments UK LLP presents a moderate-risk payment profile: acceptable on average but with a notable late payment frequency that suppliers should factor into working capital planning. Suppliers are advised to implement clear payment terms of 30 days, with proactive invoice follow-up around the 25–28 day mark to reduce the likelihood of late settlement. For higher-value contracts, consider requesting partial upfront payment or including late payment interest clauses as a risk mitigation measure.
| 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 Mar 2026 | 29 Apr 2026 | 26 | 74% | 24% | 2% | 25% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 26 | 72% | 27% | 1% | 28% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 28 | 73% | 21% | 6% | 27% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 Days
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
30
Any disputes are discussed and resolved with the supplier in a timely manner. The finance team will escalate where required.
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?
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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?
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SYMMETRY INVESTMENTS UK LLP is an active limited liability partnership, incorporated on 18 July 2013, based in the South East region.
From Companies House records.