SmartSearch and T-Tech join forces

28 Oct 2025Announcements

Kerry Cleary, Partnership Director at SmartSearch

SmartSearch and T-Tech have partnered to enhance AML compliance for accountancy professionals through automation

SmartSearch, the leading provider of digital anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance solutions in the UK, has announced a strategic partnership with T-Tech, a specialist technology consultancy that focuses on automation for the accountancy sector. This collaboration is aimed at simplifying and improving AML compliance through automated and embedded verification workflows designed specifically for professional services firms.

By integrating SmartSearch's comprehensive electronic AML verification with T-Tech's intelligent automation platform, Practice Gateway, which is widely utilised by accountancy firms to digitise and streamline client onboarding and compliance processes, the partnership promises a seamless, automated experience that minimises manual data entry, speeds up verification, and upholds regulatory confidence while maintaining operational efficiency.

Kerry Cleary, Partnership Director at SmartSearch, remarked “T-Tech understands the specific compliance and workflow challenges faced by accountancy practices. By embedding SmartSearch’s triple-bureau AML solution directly into T-Tech’s Practice Gateway, we’re making compliance checks smarter, faster, and more secure, with automation at the core.”

As a result of this integration, users of Practice Gateway will gain access to real-time identity and AML checks that are powered by SmartSearch’s triple-bureau solution, which includes data from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. These checks are completed in mere seconds with an impressive pass rate of up to 97%. This capability enables accountancy firms to onboard clients rapidly, remain audit-ready, and comply with the latest AML regulations, all within a single automated platform.

Lauren Parker-Mitchell, Head of Sales and Marketing at T-Tech, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating “We are delighted to have engaged with the team at SmartSearch. Integrating with partners who are providing brilliant solutions to the accountancy market is the foundation of Practice Gateway and how it brings extra value to our shared clients. Our mission to revolutionise the way accountants and their clients use technology was the driving force behind Practice Gateway and a partnership like this continues to push that mission forward.”

The collaboration between SmartSearch and T-Tech highlights a shared commitment to empowering the accountancy sector through innovative technology solutions. Together, they offer a scalable and efficient means to manage compliance in an increasingly regulated landscape. For further details on the SmartSearch and Practice Gateway integration, interested parties can visit the SmartSearch website.

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