Company registration number 05704087 (England and Wales)
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
A C Knowles
D Crook
A Church
D Walsh
Company number
05704087
Registered office
Riverside Works
Bridge Street
Dukinfield
SK16 4RX
Auditor
Alexander & Co LLP
Centurion House
129 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 3WR
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 25
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Review of the business
We are specialised electrical and building contractors, offering a range of services from contract management, execution to handover. Our excellent client retention rate among such organisations has played a significant role in sustaining our revenue. Client retention rates remain acceptably high at around 90% (90% in 2025), and we have been achieving our budgeted margin range. We continue to meet targets, and we are expanding our customer base. So far, we have not observed any significant reduction in investment that would impact our client base. Furthermore, our public sector contracts have remained stable, as government spending has been allocated accordingly. However, it is important to note that the situation remains volatile. We are already witnessing positive outcomes from our investment in tendering, with an increase in returned quotes and confirmed contracts for January 2027 and beyond.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The construction industry inherently carries several risks. Although is it impossible to eliminate all construction risks, we have implemented robust risk management and internal control systems to manage and mitigate these risks. The directors also acknowledge that construction works can be potentially hazardous and complex necessitating ongoing management and monitoring of health, safety, and environmental risk. To address these concerns, the company retains a full-time health & safety manager supported by external consultants. We also maintain an active training program to enhance competencies across all staff members.
Plans for the future
As we embark on the new trading period commencing in April 2026, we are confident in our ability to build upon our current success and drive the company forward. We are committed to sustaining and replicating gains in the foreseeable future. However, our primary objective remains focused on ensuring year-on-year profitability.
Fleet modernisation:
We have a continued strategic plan to modernise our vehicle fleet, a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. This investment will not only improve our transportation capabilities but also reduce our environmental footprint through the adoption of more eco-friendly technologies. The company is to invest in electric vans in the coming year, having invested this year in electric cars.
Sustainability Initiatives:
In line with our commitment environmental responsibility, we will actively explore and implement sustainable practices throughout our operations. These include initiatives to reduce waste lower energy consumption and increase the use of renewable resources in our processes
The company has installed cladding in the offices to for better insultation and refurbishing the offices for the benefit of current and future employees as well as our guests who visit and train here.
Market expansion:
We aim to expand our market presence and reach new customers and regions. The expansion strategy will involve market research, partnerships, and potentially exploring new product lines or services to meet evolving market demands.
Talent development:
Our human capital is a key asset. We will continue to invest in the professional growth and development of our employees and apprentices fostering a culture of innovation and excellence that will drive our company’s success.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Customer-centric Approach:
To maintain and enhance customer satisfaction we will place a strong emphasis on a customer-centric approach.
This includes improve customer services personalised offering and proactive communication.
Finance Stability:
We will maintain a robust finance strategy that ensures stability and resilience even in challenging economic conditions. This includes prudent finance management risk investment and diversification of revenue streams.
Health and Safety:
The well-being of our employees and stake is paramount. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by implementing stringent health safety protocols. This includes regular safety training, hazard identification, and compliance with all relevant regulations. Our goal to minimise workplace accidents and promote a culture of safety through our organisation. We continue to maintain ISO45001 status.
In summary, as we look ahead, the company remains committed to growth, sustainability, and excellence. We are determined to modernise our operations, increase our production capabilities, and adapt to changing market dynamics. By prioritising profitability, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We are confident our ability to achieve our long-term goals.
Key performance indicators
The directors monitor the performance of the company through the use of standard industry key performance indicators to review performance on a contract and company level basis compared to expectations as well as year on year comparison.
The turnover of the company was £18.0m (2025 - £20.3m). Profit before tax of the company £361k (2025: £2.1m). Margins reported are still within the expected range set for the business. The directors anticipate that the year 26 – 27 will see a reduction in turnover but remain profitable.
During the period there has been an abnormal number of bad debts of £382k which has adversely impacted profit in the period. These are considered to be one off by the directors.
Payment policy
While the company does not adhere to specific payment code, it is our company policy to make payments in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon between the company and its suppliers.
A C Knowles
Director
9 October 2026
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of electrical contractors.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £2,238,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Dividends of £238,000 were paid in respect of shareholders prior to the group reorganisation. Dividends of £2,000,000 were paid to A C Group Holdings Limited and have not been distributed out by the parent company. The cash therefore remains within the group.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
A C Knowles
D Crook
A Church
D Walsh
Statement of directors' responsibilities
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:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
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.
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.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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On behalf of the board
A C Knowles
Director
9 October 2026
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of A C Electrical (North) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 March 2026 which comprise the profit and loss account, 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:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 March 2026 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
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.
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:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED (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:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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.
Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
Based on our understanding of the company, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to breaches of the legal and regulatory framework that the company operates in. We considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included UK Companies Act 2006, employment law, health and safety and tax legislation.
We also evaluated management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls) and determined that the principal risks were related to the posting of inappropriate journal entries to manipulate financial results and potential management bias in accounting estimates.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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As a result of the above, our audit procedures performed included:
Discussions with management and those charged with governance in relation to known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud.
Agreeing financial statements disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and assessing compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Testing the appropriateness of journal entries and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
Assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias.
Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. The test nature and other inherent limitations of an audit, together with the inherent limitations of any accounting and internal control system, mean that there is an unavoidable risk that even some material misstatements in respect of irregularities may remain undiscovered even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).
We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
Our examination should therefore not be relied upon to disclose all such material misstatements or frauds, errors or instances of non-compliance that might exist. The responsibility for safeguarding the assets of the company and for the prevention and detection of fraud, error and non-compliance with law or regulations rests with the directors of A C Electrical (North) Ltd.
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.
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.
Emma Ball (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Alexander & Co LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
Centurion House
129 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 3WR
9 October 2026
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
17,990,120
20,330,013
Cost of sales
(14,783,746)
(15,617,489)
Gross profit
3,206,374
4,712,524
Administrative expenses
(2,931,994)
(2,648,181)
Other operating income
50,000
Operating profit
4
324,380
2,064,343
Interest receivable and similar income
7
45,593
87,475
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(8,797)
(5,948)
Profit before taxation
361,176
2,145,870
Tax on profit
9
(102,237)
(556,642)
Profit for the financial year
258,939
1,589,228
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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2026
2025
£
£
Profit for the year
258,939
1,589,228
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
258,939
1,589,228
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
11
2,950
Tangible assets
12
729,956
563,968
Investments
13
29,721
29,721
759,677
596,639
Current assets
Debtors falling due after more than one year
15
461,858
428,328
Debtors falling due within one year
15
4,511,735
4,719,296
Cash at bank and in hand
738,710
2,742,734
5,712,303
7,890,358
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(2,958,560)
(3,220,107)
Net current assets
2,753,743
4,670,251
Total assets less current liabilities
3,513,420
5,266,890
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
(189,179)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
19
131,278
94,866
(131,278)
(94,866)
Net assets
3,192,963
5,172,024
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
10
10
Profit and loss reserves
3,192,953
5,172,014
Total equity
3,192,963
5,172,024
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 9 October 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
A C Knowles
Director
Company registration number 05704087 (England and Wales)
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2024
10
3,800,580
3,800,590
Year ended 31 March 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
1,589,228
1,589,228
Dividends
10
-
(217,794)
(217,794)
Balance at 31 March 2025
10
5,172,014
5,172,024
Year ended 31 March 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
258,939
258,939
Dividends
10
-
(2,238,000)
(2,238,000)
Balance at 31 March 2026
10
3,192,953
3,192,963
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
A C Electrical (North) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Riverside Works, Bridge Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4RX.
1.1
Basis of preparation
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 A C Group Holdings Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available online from Companies House.
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
Revenue
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.
Contract revenue is recognised according to stage of completion of each project. Stage of completion is determined by reference to proportion of costs incurred to budget, amounts billed in advance/arrears are recognised in deferred/accrued income.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is twenty years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
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.
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:
Freehold land and buildings
10% Straight Line
Leasehold improvements
10% Straight Line
Plant and equipment
25% Straight Line
Fixtures and fittings
25% Straight Line
Computers
33% Straight Line
Motor vehicles
25% Straight Line
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.
1.6
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.7
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
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.
1.9
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.
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.
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.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10
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.
1.11
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.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. 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.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 16 -
1.12
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.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Leases
As lessee
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
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.
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
- 17 -
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Tangible assets
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors. Residual value assessments consider issues such as future market conditions and the remaining life of the asset.
Accrued and deferred income
Contract revenue is recognised according to stage of completion of each project. Stage of completion is determined by reference to proportion of costs incurred to budget, amounts billed in advance/arrears are recognised in deferred/accrued income.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Electrical contracting
17,990,120
20,330,013
2026
2025
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
45,593
87,475
4
Operating profit
2026
2025
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
20,750
19,200
Depreciation owned tangible fixed assets
124,083
83,555
Depreciation of assets held under finance lease
33,027
Amortisation of intangible assets
2,950
2,950
Operating lease charges
276,844
283,343
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 18 -
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2026
2025
Number
Number
Directors
4
4
Administration
14
14
Labour
68
61
Total
86
79
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2026
2025
£
£
Wages and salaries
3,343,235
3,115,685
Social security costs
381,994
311,705
Pension costs
261,870
336,018
3,987,099
3,763,408
6
Directors' remuneration
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
158,559
198,409
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
57,642
208,642
216,201
407,051
As total directors' remuneration was less than £200,000 (excluding pension contributions) in the current and prior year, no disclosure is provided for either year.
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2026
2025
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
28,281
66,656
Other interest income
17,312
20,819
Total income
45,593
87,475
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 19 -
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2026
2025
£
£
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
8,519
-
Interest on overdue taxation
5,817
Other interest
278
131
8,797
5,948
9
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
65,825
475,682
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
489
Total current tax
65,825
476,171
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
36,412
79,581
Adjustment in respect of prior periods
890
Total deferred tax
36,412
80,471
Total tax charge
102,237
556,642
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:
2026
2025
£
£
Profit before taxation
361,176
2,145,870
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025: 25%)
90,294
536,468
Effects of:
Expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
9,592
18,395
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
2,351
400
Tax under/(over) provided in prior years
489
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
890
Taxation charge in the financial statements
102,237
556,642
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 20 -
10
Dividends
2026
2025
£
£
Final paid
2,238,000
217,794
Dividends of £238,000 were paid in respect of shareholders prior to the group reorganisation. Dividends of £2,000,000 were paid to A C Group Holdings Limited and have not been distributed out by the parent company. The cash therefore remains within the group.
11
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026
59,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
56,050
Amortisation charged for the year
2,950
At 31 March 2026
59,000
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
At 31 March 2025
2,950
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 21 -
12
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
314,108
11,062
11,227
38,745
42,909
371,622
789,673
Additions
105,372
3,700
8,537
205,489
323,098
At 31 March 2026
419,480
11,062
11,227
42,445
51,446
577,111
1,112,771
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
130,679
11,227
28,482
19,650
35,667
225,705
Depreciation charged in the year
29,571
9,794
11,311
106,434
157,110
At 31 March 2026
160,250
11,227
38,276
30,961
142,101
382,815
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
259,230
11,062
4,169
20,485
435,010
729,956
At 31 March 2025
183,429
11,062
10,263
23,259
335,955
563,968
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
12
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 22 -
Included within tangible fixed assets are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Motor vehicles
250,453
77,990
13
Fixed asset investments
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
14
29,721
29,721
14
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 March 2026 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
M W Hire Ltd
Riverside Works, Bridge Street, Dukinfield, England, SK16 4RX
Ordinary shares
100.00
15
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,774,115
4,025,729
Corporation tax recoverable
134,173
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,054,960
126,860
Other debtors
238,671
411,723
Prepayments and accrued income
309,816
154,984
4,511,735
4,719,296
2026
2025
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Other debtors
461,858
428,328
Total debtors
4,973,593
5,147,624
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 23 -
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
18
39,757
Trade creditors
1,602,570
2,286,705
Corporation tax
210,044
Other taxation and social security
534,737
132,378
Other creditors
252,246
179,313
Accruals and deferred income
529,250
411,667
2,958,560
3,220,107
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
18
189,179
18
Finance lease obligations
2026
2025
Amounts due:
£
£
Within one year
39,757
After more than one year
189,179
228,936
-
Obligations under finance lease are secured on the assets they relate to. Lease terms are 3 years. Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain motor vehicles. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.
19
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2026
2025
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
131,555
112,745
Retirement benefit obligations
(277)
(17,879)
131,278
94,866
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
19
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 24 -
2026
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 April 2025
94,866
Charge to profit or loss
36,412
Liability at 31 March 2026
131,278
Deferred tax liabilities are expected to reverse over the useful life of the assets.
Deferred tax assets relating to pension obligations will reverse within 12 months.
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
261,870
336,018
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.
21
Share capital
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
8
8
8
8
Ordinary A shares of £1 each
1
1
1
1
Ordinary B shares of £1 each
1
1
1
1
10
10
10
10
All shares carry equal voting rights.
22
Operating lease commitments
As 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:
2026
2025
£
£
Within 1 year
148,241
153,440
Years 2-5
67,691
187,801
215,932
341,241
A C ELECTRICAL (NORTH) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 25 -
23
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year, A C Electrical (North) Limited paid £120,000 (2025: £120,000) in rent and a £150,000 (2025: £115,000) management charge to A C Electrical (North) Two Limited, a company under common control. As at 31 March 2026, A C Electrical (North) Two Limited owed A C Electrical (North) Limited £576,154 (2025: £573,021).
During the year, A C Electrical (North) Limited paid £80,000 (2025: £0) in management charges to Baytree Design Consultancy Limited, a company with a common director.
During the year, A C Electrical (North) Limited received £50,000 (2025: £0) in management charges from EMK Construction Limited, a company under common control.
24
Directors' transactions
During the year, the company paid dividends of £150,000 (2025 - £129,794) in respect of shares held by the directors.
Loans
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Interest charged
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
£
A C Knowles - Loan
2.25
-
144,753
584
(96,000)
49,337
D Crook - Loan
-
4,211
58,052
-
(54,000)
8,263
4,211
202,805
584
(150,000)
57,600
25
Ultimate controlling party
On 8 May 2025, A C Group Holdings Limited acquired 100% of the shareholding of A C Electrical (North) Limited in exchange for shares in the parent company. AC Group Holdings Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales and was incorporated on 15 April 2025. The registered address is Riverside Works, Bridge Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4RX.
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