PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS - ELETTY ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Last Updated: March 2026


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Eletty Accounting Services is owned and operated by Wendy Standley, a fully qualified and licensed accounting professional.

Qualifications:

  • FMAAT - Fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians

  • AAT Licensed Accountant - Licence Number: 1002103

  • AATQB - AAT Qualified Bookkeeper


REGULATORY BODY

We are regulated by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the UK's leading professional body for accounting technicians.

AAT Licence Number: 1002103

AAT Contact Details:
Association of Accounting Technicians
140 Aldersgate Street
London, EC1A 4HY
Website: https://www.aat.org.uk
Phone: 020 3735 2434

You can verify our AAT licence status at: https://www.aat.org.uk/find-an-accountant


PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS

We adhere to the AAT Professional Code of Ethics, which requires us to maintain:

Integrity: We are straightforward and honest in all professional and business relationships

Objectivity: We do not allow bias, conflict of interest, or undue influence to override professional judgements

Professional Competence and Due Care: We maintain professional knowledge and skill through ongoing development and act diligently

Confidentiality: We respect the confidentiality of information acquired through professional relationships and do not disclose without proper authority (except where legally required)

Professional Behaviour: We comply with relevant laws and regulations and avoid any conduct that discredits the profession


PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

As required by AAT regulations, we maintain comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance to protect our clients.

Insurance Details:

Insurer: Trafalgar Risk Management Ltd
Policy Number: AAT/PI/26/3828382
Level of Cover: £50,000
Renewal Date: 15 January 2027

This insurance covers claims arising from our professional work, providing you with financial protection in the unlikely event of an error or omission.

Our liability is limited to the amount recoverable under this insurance policy. Full details of our liability are set out in our Terms & Conditions and Engagement Letters.

For further information about our insurance cover, please contact us at wendy@elettyaccounting.co.uk


CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

We are committed to maintaining and developing our professional competence through regular training and continuing professional development.

We undertake a minimum of 30 hours of relevant CPD annually, covering:

  • Changes to tax legislation and HMRC practice

  • Accounting standards and best practice

  • Software updates (Xero, Dext, Fathom, etc.)

  • Money laundering regulations

  • Data protection and cybersecurity

  • Professional ethics

  • Business advisory skills


MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

We are required to comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.

This means we must:

  • Verify the identity of all clients before providing services

  • Maintain records of identification documents for 5 years

  • Conduct ongoing monitoring of business relationships

  • Report suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency

We take these obligations seriously and cannot provide services until we have completed satisfactory identity verification.


DATA PROTECTION

We are committed to protecting your personal information and comply with:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

  • Data Protection Act 2018

For full details of how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.


QUALITY ASSURANCE

We maintain high standards of quality through:

Systems and Processes:

  • Documented procedures for all services

  • Regular file reviews

  • Checklists to ensure nothing is missed

  • Secure document management systems

Software and Technology:

  • Xero cloud accounting (Xero Certified Advisor)

  • Dext receipt capture and processing

  • Secure encrypted communications

  • Regular software updates and security patches

Client Communication:

  • 48-hour email response guarantee

  • Regular monthly meetings (where applicable)

  • Clear explanations in plain English

  • Proactive deadline management


COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

We aim to provide excellent service at all times. However, if you are unhappy with any aspect of our service, we have a formal complaints procedure:

Step 1: Contact Us
Contact Wendy Standley directly:
Email: wendy@elettyaccounting.co.uk
Phone: 07423 163803

We will attempt to resolve your concern immediately.

Step 2: Formal Complaint
If not resolved within 14 days, submit a formal written complaint. We will investigate and respond within 28 days.

Step 3: AAT Complaints Team
If you remain dissatisfied, you may refer your complaint to AAT:

Association of Accounting Technicians
Complaints Team
140 Aldersgate Street
London, EC1A 4HY
Email: complaints@aat.org.uk
Phone: 020 3735 2434


INDEPENDENCE AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

We maintain our independence and objectivity by:

  • Identifying potential conflicts of interest before accepting engagements

  • Declining work where conflicts cannot be resolved

  • Implementing safeguards where appropriate (Chinese walls, separate teams)

  • Notifying you if a conflict arises during our engagement

If you have concerns about independence or conflicts of interest, please contact us immediately.


ANTI-BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. We do not:

  • Offer or accept bribes or facilitation payments

  • Make payments to third parties to secure business

  • Engage in any form of corruption

We comply with the Bribery Act 2010 and expect our clients and partners to do the same.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)
Licence Number: 1002103
Website: https://www.aat.org.uk


SOFTWARE PARTNERSHIPS

We are certified partners or approved users of:

Xero - Cloud Accounting Software
Status: Xero Certified Advisor

Dext - Receipt Capture and Processing

Fathom - Management Reporting

Float - Cashflow Forecasting

Bright Pay - Payroll Software

These partnerships demonstrate our commitment to using industry-leading software and maintaining our professional competence in modern cloud accounting.


PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS STATEMENT

Eletty Accounting Services is committed to:

✓ Maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards
✓ Providing services with skill, care, and diligence
✓ Protecting client confidentiality and data
✓ Operating transparently and with integrity
✓ Continuing professional development
✓ Compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
✓ Putting clients' interests first

We work with sole traders and limited companies across the UK, providing professional accounting services delivered with a personal touch.


VERIFICATION

All information on this page can be verified:

AAT Licence: https://www.aat.org.uk/find-an-accountant (search licence number 1002103)

Professional Indemnity Insurance: Contact Trafalgar Risk Management Ltd or request a copy of our certificate of insurance

Complaints to AAT: Contact AAT at complaints@aat.org.uk or 020 3735 2434


CONTACT US

For questions about our professional standards, qualifications, or insurance, please contact:

Wendy Standley
Eletty Accounting Services
Email: wendy@elettyaccounting.co.uk
Phone: 07423 163803
Website: elettyaccounting.co.uk


Last Updated: March 2026

Eletty Accounting Services - Professional accounting with a personal touch