AML compliance software for Norwich accountants and law firms
Certivus structures every element of the UK AML programme for 500+ regulated accountancy practices and law firms practices operating in Norwich and across the wider UK accountancy and legal market.
In short
- Certivus is the AML compliance software for Norwich accountants and law firms. It is built for MLR 2017 with transparent pricing and 2 free checks to get started.
- Covers every element of the UK AML programme: Reg 18 firm-wide risk assessment, Reg 28 CDD, Reg 33 EDD triggers, Reg 35 PEP screening, Reg 40 retention, POCA s.330 SAR pipeline, and OFSI sanctions screening.
- 500+ regulated accountancy practices and law firms operate in Norwich. Certivus is built to serve all of them, from solo practitioners to multi-partner firms.
- Free to start: 2 free checks, one-time, with no credit card required.
Why is Certivus a fit for Norwich practices?
Norwich is the largest city in East Anglia and home to a distinctive professional services market, strongly anchored by the insurance industry (Aviva headquarters), agricultural-sector accountancy work, property and conveyancing for the East Anglia property market, and a substantial public-sector supply chain serving the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and the local authorities of Norfolk. Certivus is built for UK MLR 2017, and every workflow maps to a specific regulation. Norwich practices benefit from the same framework support as London or any other UK city, with the supervisory landscape (HMRC, ICAEW, ACCA, SRA, and others) handled consistently.
- 500+ regulated accountancy practices and law firms
- Built for UK MLR 2017 + POCA + SAMLA from day one
- Founder-led, with a UK team you can speak to directly
- 2 free checks to get started, with no card required
The Norwich client mix Certivus is built to handle
Norwich is the largest city in East Anglia and home to a distinctive professional services market, strongly anchored by the insurance industry (Aviva headquarters), agricultural-sector accountancy work, property and conveyancing for the East Anglia property market, and a substantial public-sector supply chain serving the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and the local authorities of Norfolk.
- Insurance (Aviva and supply chain)
- Agriculture and agri-business
- Property and conveyancing
- Public sector and university supply chain
- Professional services
AML supervisors and Norwich
Norwich practices are supervised by the standard UK bodies: HMRC, ICAEW, ACCA, and the SRA. The Norfolk and Norwich Incorporated Law Society is the regional chapter. The insurance-sector concentration means an above-average density of FCA-supervised firms; agricultural-sector clients introduce specific source-of-funds considerations (subsidy income, land-disposal proceeds, farm partnerships).
What Certivus covers for Norwich firms
The full MLR 2017 + POCA programme, in one workflow:
Firm-wide risk assessment (Reg 18)
Structured five-dimension assessment including 2022 proliferation financing.
Customer Due Diligence (Reg 28)
Identification, verification, beneficial ownership, purpose, ongoing monitoring.
Enhanced Due Diligence (Reg 33-35)
Six trigger categories with documented escalation and senior management approval.
PEP screening (Reg 35)
UK domestic / foreign distinction under FCA PS24/4, family members, close associates.
Sanctions screening
UK Consolidated List (OFSI), UN, EU, OFAC, with ongoing monitoring.
Training records (Reg 24)
Annual refresher tracking, content control, 5-year retention.
SAR pipeline (POCA s.330)
Internal escalation, MLRO decision, NCA submission, DAML workflow.
Record keeping (Reg 40)
5-year retention with HMRC inspection-ready export.
Trusted by UK practices running real MLR 2017 programmes
UK accountancy practices on Certivus today are running the same MLR 2017 + POCA framework that Norwich firms operate under.
“Certivus replaced our spreadsheet-and-folder AML workflow with a single system. Evidence is consistent across the team and the audit trail is ready when HMRC ask.”
“Onboarding new clients is faster and our compliance evidence is consistent across the team. That's the win — we trust the records.”
“Certivus is built for how a UK practice actually runs AML — not how a generic compliance tool thinks it should. That difference shows.”
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Common questions from Norwich firms
Is Certivus suitable for Norwich accountancy practices?
Yes. Certivus is built for UK accountancy practices of every size, from sole practitioners to multi-partner firms, and law firms use the same product. Practices in Norwich commonly serve the East Anglia agriculture, insurance and property sectors. Every firm starts with 2 free checks to start, then from £0.99 for AML screening to £7.99 for EDD (Enhanced due diligence); full KYC and AML checks from £2.72 on a retainer.
Does Certivus handle agricultural-sector clients?
Yes. Agricultural CDD typically involves UK farming partnerships, subsidy income source-of-funds documentation, and land-related transactions. Standard MLR 2017 CDD applies; Certivus handles the typical mix cleanly.
What about Norwich insurance-sector AML?
Insurance-sector firms in Norwich are typically FCA-supervised. The MLR 2017 + POCA framework applies, with FCA-specific reporting flows alongside. Certivus structures the AML backbone; FCA returns sit alongside.
Can Norwich firms speak to the team before signing up?
Yes. Firms anywhere in the UK, including Norwich, can book a 30-minute walkthrough and speak directly with the Certivus team about their AML programme before starting with 2 free checks.