How we match you
with a Harrow
accountant.
We are a free matching and referral service — not an accountancy practice. Here is exactly how the process works, what vetting every accountant in our network passes, and what to expect after you submit your details.
How the matching process works
You submit your details
Name, email, location within the Harrow area, and the type of service you need. Takes under 60 seconds. No payment details required — ever.
We identify the right match
We look at your location, the specific service (Self Assessment, rental income, HMRC appeal, etc.), and any specialist requirements. We then identify which accountants in our network are most suitable.
Up to 3 accountants contact you
Within 24 hours, up to three vetted accountants reach out directly. Each knows your service requirement. You compare their approach, availability, and fees — and choose who to proceed with, or none.
You engage directly — we step back
Once you choose an accountant, your relationship is directly with them. We are not involved in the engagement, the fees, or the work. If something goes wrong, we want to know — but the professional relationship is yours.
Timeline: Form submitted → accountants notified immediately → you receive contact within 24 hours → choose who to proceed with, or no one. The whole process from submission to first conversation typically takes under a day.
Our vetting criteria
Every accountant in our Harrow network passes all eight of the following criteria before receiving a single referral. This is not a directory where anyone can list themselves — it is a curated network where standards are maintained continuously.
Professional qualification check
Every accountant must hold a current practising certificate from ACCA, ICAEW, or CIMA. We verify membership directly with the issuing body. Lapsed or suspended memberships are rejected at this stage.
HMRC agent registration verified
To file Self Assessment returns on a client's behalf, an accountant must be a registered HMRC authorised agent. We verify each firm's Agent Services Account status before acceptance.
Professional indemnity insurance
A minimum of £500,000 PI insurance from an FCA-regulated insurer is required. Certificates are verified on application and re-confirmed annually. Any lapse results in immediate removal.
Anti-money laundering compliance
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, accountants must be registered with a supervisory body. We confirm each firm's AML registration status before granting network access.
Self Assessment experience review
We conduct a structured interview assessing depth of Self Assessment experience. We look for a minimum of three years handling complex cases — rental income, contractor IR35, HMRC penalty appeals — before acceptance.
Client reference checks
We contact a minimum of three existing clients, asking structured questions on responsiveness, deadline management, and transparency of fees. Negative references on core criteria result in rejection.
ICO registration verified
Accountants handling personal financial data must be registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. We verify ICO registration as a condition of network membership.
Ongoing performance monitoring
Vetting does not end at onboarding. We collect structured client feedback on every referral. Any accountant whose rolling 12-month average falls below 4.0 / 5.0 is placed under review.
Ready to be matched?
Free, takes 60 seconds. Up to 3 vetted Harrow accountants will contact you within 24 hours. No obligation to proceed with any of them.
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