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Official Client Onboarding

Welcome to
Phillips & Co

Thank you for choosing us to manage your accounting and tax affairs. Our goal is to make your finances completely stress-free from day one. To get your account set up securely and officially begin our services, please complete the onboarding form below.

Seamless & Compliant

Our Simple Onboarding Process
In 3 Fast, Secure Steps

Setting up your account with Phillips & Co Accountants is straightforward, secure, and fully compliant. Here is how we get your business smoothly onboarded and ready to go:

01

Your Information

Fill out the secure form below with your essential details. This allows us to build your personalised client profile accurately and set up your tax structure efficiently.

02

Identity Verification

We use your details to complete mandatory identity checks—safeguarding your sensitive data while ensuring strict regulatory and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.

03

Official Engagement

Once verification is complete, we formally welcome you aboard, finalise your engagement agreement, and take total proactive care of your accounting and tax affairs.

Secure Digital Setup

Client Onboarding
Form

Please note: Not all questions will apply to your specific business structure—simply skip any fields that are not relevant to your circumstances. All information provided is encrypted and treated in the strictest confidence.

💻 Recommended Device: Due to detailed regulatory and tax questions, we recommend completing this form on a desktop or laptop for the smoothest experience.
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Switching From Another Accountant?

You will notice a section below requesting your previous accountant’s details. Please do not worry—this is simply standard procedure across the profession so that we can obtain formal ‘Professional Clearance’. We handle this directly on your behalf to securely transfer your records and make the switch completely effortless for you.

Are you transferring to us from another accountant?

Professional Clearance Consent: Do you authorise Phillips & Co to contact your previous accountant for standard professional clearance and to request your historical records?

Are you currently registered for Self-Assessment?

Do you or your partner receive Child Benefit?

Between you and your partner, who is the higher earner?

Services Engaged: (Please check the primary services agreed in your Engagement Letter)

Do you currently use cloud accounting software?

Which software do you use?

Is your business registered for VAT? (If applicable)

Are any of these properties jointly owned?

Have you/your business sold any chargeable assets recently? (e.g., Property, Shares, Crypto)

Referral Source: How did you hear about us?

Confirmation & Privacy Consent

Need Assistance With Your Setup?

Have Questions About
Your Onboarding?

If you are unsure about any regulatory fields, previous accountant handover details, or need assistance while completing your information, our Chester team is directly on hand to help you finalise your setup.