MEET YOUR FIGHTER
One accountant. Fifty clients. Unlimited commitment.
15+
Years Fighting
50
Client Limit
JAMES HOWARD
FOUNDER & YOUR DIRECT CONTACT
FCCA | FFA | 15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | 1 PE EXIT
I'm not your typical accountant. I don't hide behind a desk, push paper, or speak in riddles. I'm here to fight for your business like it's my own - because after 15 years in this industry, I know that's what it takes.
My journey through the accounting world has been anything but conventional. From small practices to experiencing firsthand what happens when PE takes over, I've seen it all. And that PE exit? It wasn't about the money - it was about maintaining the values that matter.
WHY I LIMIT TO 50 CLIENTS
Simple. Quality beats quantity every time. With 50 clients, I know every business inside out. I know your challenges, your goals, and what keeps you up at night. Try getting that from a firm with 5,000 clients.
THE EXPERIENCE THAT BACKS YOUR BUSINESS
2009
STARTED IN ACCOUNTING
Began learning that numbers tell stories about people
2014
ACHIEVED FCCA & FFA
Qualified to fight battles on multiple fronts
2022
PE EXIT EXPERIENCE
Chose values over valuations when PE took over
2025
FOUNDED IVC
Built a firm where fighting beats filing
ARMED WITH BATTLE-TESTED SKILLS
PE DEFENSE
- →Due diligence preparation
- →Negotiation support
- →Exit planning
- →Valuation protection
TAX STRATEGY
- →Advanced planning
- →HMRC negotiations
- →International structures
- →R&D claims
BUSINESS GROWTH
- →KPI dashboards
- →Cash flow optimization
- →Funding strategies
- →M&A support
COMPLIANCE EXCELLENCE
- →Year-end accounts
- →VAT returns
- →Payroll management
- →Company secretarial
PERSONAL SERVICE
- →Direct access
- →Same-day responses
- →Plain English advice
- →Proactive planning
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- →Tech & SaaS
- →Professional services
- →Manufacturing
- →Retail & hospitality
MY PROMISE TO YOU
“When you work with IVC, you're not getting an accountant. You're getting a business partner who's been in the trenches, survived the battles, and knows exactly how to protect and grow what you've built. I don't just file your numbers - I fight for your future.”
JAMES HOWARD
Founder, IVC Accounting