AML compliance software for Sheffield accountants and law firms
Certivus structures every element of the UK AML programme for 900+ regulated accountancy practices and law firms practices operating in Sheffield and across the wider UK accountancy and legal market.
TL;DR: Quick Summary
- •Certivus is the AML compliance software for Sheffield accountants and law firms. It is built for MLR 2017 with transparent pricing and free credit 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.
- •900+ regulated accountancy practices and law firms operate in Sheffield. Certivus is built to serve all of them, from solo practitioners to multi-partner firms.
- •Free to start: £10 of credit, which is 4 full checks, one-time, with no credit card required.
- •Founding 50 programme: the first 50 UK firms get £1.13 per full check for life on any retainer commitment, with feedback calls and case-study permission.
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Why is Certivus a fit for Sheffield practices?
Sheffield is South Yorkshire's largest commercial centre and one of the UK's strongest mid-market regional accountancy markets. The Sheffield practice landscape reflects the city's economic mix: strong manufacturing and steel-industry-adjacent accountancy work, professional services for the Sheffield City Region SME economy, property and conveyancing legal work, and a growing tech and creative cluster around the Cultural Industries Quarter. Certivus is built for UK MLR 2017, and every workflow maps to a specific regulation. Sheffield 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.
- 900+ regulated accountancy practices and law firms
- Built for UK MLR 2017 + POCA + SAMLA from day one
- Founder-led, with a direct WhatsApp line via Founding 50
- £10 of free credit (4 full checks) to get started, with no card required
The Sheffield client mix Certivus is built to handle
Sheffield is South Yorkshire's largest commercial centre and one of the UK's strongest mid-market regional accountancy markets. The Sheffield practice landscape reflects the city's economic mix: strong manufacturing and steel-industry-adjacent accountancy work, professional services for the Sheffield City Region SME economy, property and conveyancing legal work, and a growing tech and creative cluster around the Cultural Industries Quarter.
- Manufacturing and engineering supply chains
- Professional services and consulting
- Property and conveyancing
- Tech and creative (Cultural Industries Quarter)
- Healthcare (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals supply chain)
AML supervisors and Sheffield
Sheffield practices are supervised by the standard UK bodies: HMRC, ICAEW, ACCA, and the SRA. The Sheffield and District Law Society is the regional chapter for solicitors. Inspection cadence follows the standard UK 3-5 year cycle for risk-rated firms.
What Certivus covers for Sheffield 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
Our Founding 50 cohort is open to Sheffield firms. The first 50 UK firms get 50% off for life and a direct WhatsApp line to Mehmood. UK accountancy practices in the cohort today are running the same MLR 2017 + POCA framework that Sheffield 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.”
The first 50 UK firms get £1.13 per full check for life on any retainer commitment, with a direct WhatsApp line to the founder. See the Founding 50 offer →
Common questions from Sheffield firms
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Is Certivus suitable for Sheffield mid-market firms?
Yes. Sheffield's mid-market accountancy and legal firms are the primary ICP Certivus is built for. They are multi-partner and serve the South Yorkshire SME economy. A £300/month retainer (£500 of credit, 200 checks a month) is calibrated for firms running 1,000-10,000 active clients.
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What sectors does Certivus support in Sheffield?
All UK regulated sectors. Sheffield's typical client mix, including manufacturing supply chains, professional services, property, and healthcare, fits cleanly within Certivus's CDD workflows. The product covers individual clients, UK companies, partnerships, trusts, and overseas entities owning UK land via the ROE.
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How does pricing work for Sheffield firms?
Published, transparent, and there are no plans. You top up a Certivus Wallet and each check draws its own rate, from £0.99 for an AML screening to £2.49 for a full KYC and AML check. Larger top-ups land bonus credit: pay as you go, £100 buys £120 and £1,000 buys £1,550 (from £1.61 per full check, and the credit never expires); on a 12-month retainer, £100/month buys £140 and £1,000/month buys £2,200 (from £1.13 per full check). Every feature is included for every firm, with unlimited users. New accounts start with £10 of free credit, which is 4 full checks, no card required. The Founding 50 programme gives the first 50 UK firms £1.13 per full check for life on any retainer commitment.
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Can Sheffield firms join the Founding 50?
Yes. Open to UK firms regardless of location. Founding 50 firms get £1.13 per full check for life on any retainer commitment, with case-study permission and quarterly feedback calls.