Company registration number 06626815 (England and Wales)
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr Michael Gavin
Mr Paul Marcinkowski
Secretary
Mr Michael Gavin
Company number
06626815
Registered office
61a Bold Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 4EZ
Auditor
Xeinadin Audit Limited
46 Hamilton Square
Birkenhead
Wirral
Merseyside
CH41 5AR
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Directors' responsibilities statement
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 21
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 June 2024.

Company Performance

The period ending June 2024 was very similar to the accounting period that preceded it. The revenue for 2024 was 96.1% of the level achieved in 2023, with operating profit before taxation at 95%. Net profit as a percentage for 2024 was 4.75% vs 4.77% in 2023. It was therefore still a successful trading year with equity increasing to £1.67 million despite a slight reduction in revenue and profit levels.

 

The market for hospitality agency staff within the UK remains highly competitive but it was pleasing we made significant headway in diversifying our client base and revenue streams with notable gains made in relation to BOH (Back of House) and Festivals. The company has a clear strategy to develop into new sectors around our core brand in future trading years to lessen our dependence on any one revenue stream.

 

Once again, we retained key accreditation such as ISO 9001 and Investors in People Gold and achieved ISO 14001 for the first time in recognition of our commitment to environmental best practice.

Risk Management

The board of the business considers the principal risks to be as follows:

 

Legislation Changes -The Labour government has introduced new legislation in relation to the supply of temporary workers within the UK (i.e. Employment Rights Bill 2024) which has the potential to change the way our market currently operates, and the costs involved in engaging a volume casual workforce. There are however likely to be opportunities in relation to this too which the business will be looking to exploit moving forward.

 

Increased Taxation -The Labour government has raised taxation in relation to Employers National Insurance and more significantly lowered the threshold at which this is now charged on companies. This is going to have a significant impact on our cost base moving forward. We will look to work in partnerships with clients here to ensure any financial burden because of this change is shared by both parties in a transparent and justifiable manner. Again, there are also likely to be opportunities here within the market due to this change we will look to exploit.

 

Competition -The sectors we operate in are highly competitive with pricing and margin pressure a constant factor. Fortunately, our track record and the quality of both our team members and full-time team help alleviate this somewhat through encouraging brand loyalty and commitment.

 

Compliance Breach - A compliance breach in relation to the key legislation which impacts a company of our nature (e.g. Right to Work, Minimum Wage, etc.) could cause significant reputational and financial harm for the company. To prevent the likelihood of such an occurrence we have a Head of Payroll & Compliance within the business and a robust schedule of internal audits.

 

Bad Debt - A large payment default from one of our main clients would present significant difficulties for the firm and have a material impact on profitability. To prevent this scenario, we have a comprehensive insurance policy to cover credit defaults up to agreed limits. It is of paramount importance our trading levels are closely monitored and controlled in relation to the agreed insured levels to minimise potential exposure in the event of an unexpected scenario.

 

Client Exposure - A loss of a significant client of the business could be damaging to business profitability and future performance levels. To prevent this occurring we have focused on remaining agile and relentlessly delivering for clients on both numbers and quality all at a fair price. There has been success in lessening our client exposure in the last 12 months with the number of clients who spend over £100,000 a year growing from 21 to 24.

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Our Impact

We are committed to creating triple bottom line value (people, profit & planet) as a company.

We have a very clear company vision “to shape the world of flexible work into a better place for all”. This has informed our Impact Strategy which has three distinct pillars:

 

 

The period ending June 2024 saw notable progress made towards our 2025 goals including the following highlights:

 

 

Unfortunately, one of our key measurements has fallen since last year, but this is a challenge that we remain focused on and all efforts will be made to reverse the trend in the coming year:

 

Outlook

We have made a strong start to the financial year ending June 2025 with hours supplied up by 10% for the first 4 months of the financial year in comparison to 2024.

On behalf of the board

Mr Michael Gavin
Director
18 December 2024
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of human resources provision and management of human resources functions.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 9.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £310,528. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Mr Michael Gavin
Mr Paul Marcinkowski
Disabled persons

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all staff and applicants

 

It is our policy that all employment decisions are based on merit and the legitimate business needs of the organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other ground on which it is or becomes unlawful to discriminate under the laws of England, Wales and Scotland.

 

Our intention is to enable all our staff to work in an environment which allows them to fulfill their potential without fear of discrimination, harassment or victimization. The Employer's commitment to equal opportunities extends to all aspects of the working relationship including:

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Employee involvement

Information is shared on a regular basis with all employees, including monthly packs from the Senior Leadership meetings. These updates contain financial summaries of the latest performance as well as updates from other departments such as Operations, Marketing, Commercial and HR. Monthly league tables are produced to encourage competition between each of our 6 hubs, the results of which are based upon financial output and are celebrated on a company wide basis. In addition to the monthly updates we also hold an annual 'Future Forum' that focuses on the strategy of the business and longer term vision. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in this event and share ideas.

 

Employee surveys are undertaken twice a year and the resulting trends are acted upon to improve any perceived weaker areas. This is done via focus groups that allow us to gain further information around the survey results and drill into the detail, allowing us to make the necessary adjustments. Training courses can result from these discussions if any needs are identified.

 

These steps have resulted in the company being awarded an Investors in People Gold award.

 

There are financial incentives for staff to be full invested in the financial performance of the business in the form of profit based bonus schemes. All departments are encouraged to play their part in the overall financial performance of the business whether that be by driving revenue, saving costs or improving internal controls and efficiencies. There is a clear payroll banding across the business and all staff are aware of the bandings and the attached salaries.

 

Directors also hold 1-2-1’s with all core staff members with information shared in both directions about the strategy of the business and detailed operational points. As both of the directors are heavily involved in the day to day running of the business it means that they are readily available to all staff.

Auditor

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Xeinadin Audit Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

Medium-sized companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
Mr Michael Gavin
Director
18 December 2024
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of ARC Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 30 June 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including

fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:

 

 

We assessed the susceptibility of the company’s financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

 

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD (CONTINUED)
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To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:

 

 

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:

 

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

 

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Helen Furlong FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
46 Hamilton Square
Birkenhead
Wirral
Merseyside
CH41 5AR
19 December 2024
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
13,569,771
14,119,016
Cost of sales
(10,934,869)
(11,312,606)
Gross profit
2,634,902
2,806,410
Administrative expenses
(2,009,479)
(2,136,608)
Other operating income
804
3,296
Operating profit
4
626,227
673,098
Interest receivable and similar income
7
17,832
1,061
Profit before taxation
644,059
674,159
Tax on profit
8
(162,540)
(141,264)
Profit for the financial year
481,519
532,895

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 JUNE 2024
30 June 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
21,271
32,566
Current assets
Debtors
11
2,416,017
2,704,285
Cash at bank and in hand
1,806,380
1,241,051
4,222,397
3,945,336
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
(2,533,697)
(2,433,109)
Net current assets
1,688,700
1,512,227
Total assets less current liabilities
1,709,971
1,544,793
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
13
(32,519)
(35,511)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
14
5,318
8,139
(5,318)
(8,139)
Net assets
1,672,134
1,501,143
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
17
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
1,672,132
1,501,141
Total equity
1,672,134
1,501,143

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 18 December 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr Michael Gavin
Director
Company registration number 06626815 (England and Wales)
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 July 2022
2
1,147,372
1,147,374
Year ended 30 June 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
532,895
532,895
Dividends
9
-
(179,126)
(179,126)
Balance at 30 June 2023
2
1,501,141
1,501,143
Year ended 30 June 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
481,519
481,519
Dividends
9
-
(310,528)
(310,528)
Balance at 30 June 2024
2
1,672,132
1,672,134
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

ARC Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 61a Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4EZ.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

 

 

The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of MGPM Holdings Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
50% on cost
Fixtures and fittings
33% on cost.
Computers
25% on cost.

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial liabilities

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.8
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.9
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.10
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

 

 

ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Turnover and other revenue
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
17,832
1,061
4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Exchange (gains)/losses
-
0
4
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
7,500
7,500
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
17,646
18,793
Operating lease charges
130,869
141,819
5
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Team Members
2,597
2,822
Directors
2
2
Finance
5
6
Sales
2
1
Admin
3
4
Operations
21
22
Total
2,630
2,857
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
5
Employees
(Continued)
- 17 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
11,764,262
12,209,853
Social security costs
322,030
307,911
Pension costs
172,671
135,867
12,258,963
12,653,631
6
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
17,680
17,680
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
80,360
69,333
98,040
87,013

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 2 (2023 - 2).

7
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
17,680
1,061
Other interest income
152
-
0
Total income
17,832
1,061
8
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
165,361
141,058
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(2,821)
206
Total tax charge
162,540
141,264
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
8
Taxation
(Continued)
- 18 -

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
644,059
674,159
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 25.00%)
161,015
168,540
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
7,680
4,698
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
-
0
(30,999)
Group relief
(1,746)
-
0
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(1,588)
(1,181)
Deferred tax movement
(2,821)
206
Taxation charge for the year
162,540
141,264
9
Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Interim paid
310,528
179,126
10
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 July 2023
33,209
28,301
55,407
116,917
Additions
-
0
3,900
2,451
6,351
At 30 June 2024
33,209
32,201
57,858
123,268
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2023
27,241
21,154
35,956
84,351
Depreciation charged in the year
4,125
4,858
8,663
17,646
At 30 June 2024
31,366
26,012
44,619
101,997
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2024
1,843
6,189
13,239
21,271
At 30 June 2023
5,968
7,147
19,451
32,566
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
- 19 -
11
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,210,023
2,473,605
Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,659
-
0
Other debtors
132,422
120,462
Prepayments and accrued income
70,913
110,218
2,416,017
2,704,285
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Trade creditors
81,273
19,234
Corporation tax
165,361
141,058
Other taxation and social security
840,016
711,819
Deferred income
15
12,684
-
0
Other creditors
1,410,953
1,518,220
Accruals and deferred income
23,410
42,778
2,533,697
2,433,109
13
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Amounts owed to group undertakings
32,519
35,511
14
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
5,318
8,139
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
14
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 20 -
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 July 2023
8,139
Credit to profit or loss
(2,821)
Liability at 30 June 2024
5,318

The amount of the net reversal of deferred tax expected to occur next year is £4,412 relating to the reversal of existing timing differences on tangible fixed assets.

15
Deferred income
2024
2023
£
£
Other deferred income
12,684
-
16
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
172,671
135,867

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

17
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary of £1 each
2
2
2
2
18
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
31,120
14,048
ARC HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
- 21 -
19
Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of exemption in accordance with FRS102 " The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" not to disclose related party transactions with it's fellow subsidiary & parent company.true

20
Ultimate controlling party

MGPM Holdings Limited is regarded by the directors as being the company's ultimate parent company. It's registered office is 61a Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4EZ.

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