THIS IS OUR FIGHT
After 15 years in accounting and one transformative PE exit, I realized business owners needed something different.
WHY I LEFT THE PE MACHINE
The breaking point came during a Monday morning meeting.
We were discussing how to “optimize client touchpoints” - corporate speak for “talk to clients less.” The PE partners wanted to increase each manager's client load from 80 to 120. Quality didn't matter. Relationships didn't matter. Just the metrics.
I watched good accountants become metric machines. Clients became account numbers. Every decision filtered through quarterly targets set by people who'd never met a single client.
“That Tuesday, I handed in my notice. That Wednesday, I registered IVC. That Thursday, I called my first client.”
Now I cap my practice at 50 clients. Not because I have to - because I choose to. Because knowing your business, your challenges, and yes, even your kids' names, matters.
THE PE WAY
- • 120+ clients per manager
- • 10-minute allocated calls
- • Junior staff handling everything
- • Quarterly price increases
- • Zero personal connection
THE IVC WAY
- • 50 clients maximum
- • Unlimited access to James
- • Senior-level service only
- • 2-year price locks
- • We know your business
2025
Founded IVC
“I chose to build something where relationships matter more than revenue.”
15+ YEARS OF BATTLE EXPERIENCE
I'm James Howard. I've spent over 15 years in UK accounting, from small practices to PE-backed firms. I've seen what works, what doesn't, and what actively harms business owners.
Through it all, one thing became clear: the best results come from genuine relationships, not algorithms or efficiency metrics.
That's why IVC exists. To prove that accounting can be personal, proactive, and powerful - without the corporate BS.
OUR VALUES ARE OURWEAPONS
These aren't just words on a wall. They're the principles we fight with every day.
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
50 clients maximum. That's it. When you call, you get me. When you need advice, you get someone who knows your business inside out.
50 CLIENT LIMITSTRAIGHT TALK
No jargon. No hiding behind complexity. If something's wrong, we tell you. If there's an opportunity, we show you how to grab it.
NO BS POLICYPERSONAL SERVICE
You're not a number in a database. You're a business owner with dreams, challenges, and a family depending on you. We never forget that.
DIRECT ACCESSPROACTIVE PROTECTION
We don't wait for problems to find you. We hunt them down first. Tax planning, compliance, growth strategy - we're always thinking ahead.
ALWAYS FIGHTINGEXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS
15+ years in the trenches. PE exits. HMRC battles. Growth scaling. We've been there, and we use that experience to protect you.
BATTLE-TESTEDGROWTH PARTNERSHIP
We're not just here to file your returns. We're here to help you build something meaningful, sustainable, and valuable.
BEYOND COMPLIANCETHE PATH TO FIGHTING FOR YOU
STARTED IN ACCOUNTING
Began my journey in a small practice, learning that behind every number is a person with a dream.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Moved into senior roles, seeing firsthand how larger firms lose touch with what matters.
THE PE EXPERIENCE
Experienced a private equity acquisition. Chose to exit when values clashed with profit margins.
FOUNDED IVC ACCOUNTING
Built a firm based on fighting for clients, not just filing for them. Limited to 50 clients by choice.
FIGHTING FOR YOU
Every day, we prove that accounting can be personal, proactive, and powerful.