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.
In short
- Certivus is the AML compliance software for Sheffield 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.
- 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: 2 free checks, one-time, with no credit card required.
Why is Certivus a fit for Sheffield practices?
Sheffield is South Yorkshire's largest commercial centre and one of the UK's strongest 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 UK team you can speak to directly
- 2 free 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 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
UK accountancy practices on Certivus 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.”
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Common questions from Sheffield firms
Is Certivus suitable for Sheffield 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 Sheffield commonly serve the South Yorkshire SME economy. 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.
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.
How does pricing work for Sheffield firms?
Published, transparent pricing with pay as you go or monthly plans. You top up a Certivus Wallet and each check draws its own rate, from £0.99 for an AML screening to £5.99 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 £3.86 per CDD check, and the credit never expires); on a 12-month retainer, £100/month buys £140 and £1,000/month buys £2,200 (from £2.72 per CDD check). Every check type, full records and export are available for every firm. 2 users on pay as you go; 2 users on Starter; 10 users on Professional; unlimited users on Scale; no per-seat fees. Custom templates are available only on Professional and Scale. New accounts start with 2 free checks, no card required.
Can Sheffield firms speak to the team before signing up?
Yes. Firms anywhere in the UK, including Sheffield, can book a 30-minute walkthrough and speak directly with the Certivus team about their AML programme before starting with 2 free checks.