Can templates differ by client type?
Yes. You can maintain different checklist templates for sole traders, companies, and landlords.
Onboarding
Accountant client onboarding checklist
Last updated: 4 June 2026
Stop rebuilding onboarding requests from memory. Use templates for AML, engagement, and company formation evidence.
ComplyChase AI helps track documents, expiry dates, reminders, uploads, and proof. It does not provide legal, tax, accounting, or compliance advice. Final responsibility remains with the business, accountant, adviser, or authorised user.
Best For
Practice managers and client onboarding teams
AML/KYC pack
Engagement letters
Company formation proof
Director ID checks
Real-world example
When a new restaurant client signs up, the firm applies an onboarding template requesting ID, proof of address, bank mandate, and signed engagement letter — then chases only what is still missing.
Problem
Why firms search for accountant client onboarding checklist
Every manager uses a slightly different onboarding list.
Junior staff forget standard AML items.
Onboarding delays push back first invoice dates.
Evidence is stored in personal folders.
Outcome
What ComplyChase AI helps you put in place
Reusable onboarding templates
Clear missing-item tracking
Secure client uploads from day one
Consistent reminder schedules
Example workflow
A practical way to handle this client document work
- 1. Start from a repeatable checklist for AML/KYC pack. Start from a repeatable checklist for AML/KYC pack.
- 2. Give the client a secure upload path instead of scattered email attachments. Give the client a secure upload path instead of scattered email attachments.
- 3. Keep every requested document visible by client, due date, and status. Keep every requested document visible by client, due date, and status.
- 4. Use AI suggestions as a helper, then confirm or edit before saving deadlines. Use AI suggestions as a helper, then confirm or edit before saving deadlines.
- 5. Keep upload history, notes, and evidence together for internal review. Keep upload history, notes, and evidence together for internal review.
Example checklist
Documents and evidence firms often request
AML/KYC pack
Add owner, due date, status, reminder timing, and proof notes.
Engagement letters
Add owner, due date, status, reminder timing, and proof notes.
Company formation proof
Add owner, due date, status, reminder timing, and proof notes.
Director ID checks
Add owner, due date, status, reminder timing, and proof notes.
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FAQ
Questions practice managers and client onboarding teams ask
Related solutions
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Pricing CTA
Start from £29/month for up to 10 clients.
Email reminders are included in all plans. Paid add-ons, including WhatsApp reminders, are coming soon.
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