SmartSearch and T-Tech Partner to Automate AML Compliance in the Accountancy Sector via Practice Gateway

SmartSearch, the UK’s leading provider of digital anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with T-Tech, a specialist technology consultancy and automation provider serving the accountancy sector. This partnership aims to simplify and enhance AML compliance through embedded, automated verification workflows tailored to professional services firms.

The collaboration integrates SmartSearch’s robust electronic AML verification capabilities with T-Tech’s intelligent automation platform, Practice Gateway, which is widely used by accountancy firms to digitise and streamline client onboarding and compliance tasks. The result is a seamless, automated journey that reduces manual data entry, accelerates verification, and ensures regulatory confidence without disrupting operational efficiency.

“T-Tech understands the specific compliance and workflow challenges faced by accountancy practices,” said Kerry Cleary, Partnership Director at SmartSearch. “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.”

Through this integration, users of Practice Gateway will benefit from real-time identity and AML checks powered by SmartSearch’s triple-bureau solution (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). These checks take just seconds to complete, with pass rates of up to 97%, enabling accountancy firms to onboard clients quickly, remain audit-ready, and stay compliant with the latest AML regulations; all within a single automated platform.

“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,” said Lauren Parker-Mitchell, Head of Sales and Marketing at T-Tech. “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”.

This partnership underscores the commitment of both organisations to empowering the accountancy sector with smarter technology solutions. Together, they deliver a scalable and efficient way to manage compliance in an increasingly regulated environment.

For more information about the SmartSearch and Practice Gateway integration, visit: https://www.smartsearch.com/t-tech-partnership-landing-page