Accounting Firm Cyber Essentials Professional – PPCS
Hands-on expert support for established accounting practices (15-30 users) with minimal internal effort required.
Accountants are one of the most targeted professions in the UK. Client financial data, payroll information, tax documents and identity records make accounting firms a prime target for phishing, malware, account takeover and business email compromise.
Our Accounting Firm Cyber Essentials Professional is a comprehensive, hands-on service built specifically for accountancy practices that need expert support with Cyber Essentials certification – where we do 50% of the work for you.
What’s Included in This Professional Accounting Firm Package
Everything in Basic, PLUS:
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1 On-Site Visit (gap analysis & final review) or extended remote sessions - ✓
Hands-On Implementation Support (2 technical sessions, we do 50% of the work) - ✓
Custom Policy Documentation tailored to your practice - ✓
Vulnerability Scan Review & Remediation guidance - ✓
Staff Awareness Training Session (1 hour, recorded) covering phishing, MFA, and safe handling of client financial data - ✓
30 Days Post-Certification Support (email & phone) - ✓
Initial readiness assessment (remote video call) - ✓
Gap analysis report with prioritized actions - ✓
Certification body liaison (we handle paperwork) - ✓
Timeline: 4-6 weeks to certification
This package is designed for established accounting practices (15-30 users) who want hands-on expert support and minimal internal effort. Perfect for practices handling busy deadlines, remote staff, high email volumes, and sensitive data-handling processes with Xero, QuickBooks, and M365.
Why Accounting Firms Need a Specialist Approach
General “one-size-fits-all” Cyber Essentials support rarely works for accounting practices. You face unique risks:
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Phishing emails pretending to be clients or HMRC - ✓
Large volumes of financial attachments - ✓
Remote staff and cloud-based working (Xero, QuickBooks, M365) - ✓
High-value data for cybercriminals - ✓
Strict obligations for confidentiality and regulatory assurance
This Professional package gives you hands-on support from experts who understand the cybersecurity issues that accountants deal with every day – not just generic checkboxes.
Who This Package Is For
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Established accounting practices (15-30 users) - ✓
Bookkeeping practices who want expert support - ✓
Payroll and outsourced finance departments - ✓
Firms bidding for new clients who require CE certification - ✓
Practices handling sensitive financial or identity data - ✓
Accounting teams who want hands-on expert support with minimal internal effort
Key Benefits
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Hands-on expert implementation (we do 50% of the technical work) - ✓
Strong protection against email-based fraud and phishing - ✓
Better security around client financial data - ✓
Custom policies tailored to your accounting practice - ✓
Staff training and awareness for your team - ✓
Reduced likelihood of ransomware or data loss - ✓
Compliance that clients and regulators trust - ✓
30 days post-certification support for peace of mind
Pricing
The complete Accounting Firm Cyber Essentials Professional package is available for:
£1,995
Timeline: 4-6 weeks to certification
This includes on-site visit, hands-on implementation support (we do 50% of the work), custom policies, staff training, vulnerability scan review, and 30 days post-certification support.
Need Even More Comprehensive Support?
Cyber Essentials Enterprise (Price on Request)
For larger/complex accounting practices (30-50+ users) who want white-glove service and comprehensive support. Includes everything in Professional, PLUS: 2 on-site visits, full hands-on implementation (we do 80% of technical work), multi-office support, custom security policies for your practice management software, staff awareness training for all employees, 90 days post-certification support, and annual review & renewal support. Timeline: 6-8 weeks.
Ready to Protect Your Firm?
Book a FREE scoping call to discuss your Cyber Essentials Professional package, or
contact PPCS to arrange a consultation for your accounting practice.