Academies and schools.

The issues you face as a free school at start-up or as an established multi-academy trust can vary enormously. And they can be much the same. Over the years our academy specialists have helped more than 100 clients at every level – from stand-alone primary and secondary schools to national multi-academy trusts. So you can rely on our help to satisfy governance, financial and HR requirements all year round.     

Audit, accounting and advisory services for academies and schools

Join forces with our sector experts and you can stop worrying about whether you’ll tick those audit and accounting boxes on time. You’ll also open the door to across-the-board training and information, from accounting workshops to technical updates. To top it off, our relationship with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) means you’ll stay primed on the latest regulations.

Expert advice on best practice in education:

• Financial systems and controls
• Statutory accounts preparation
• Management reporting
• Internal audit, compliance and assurance
• External assurance
• Tax compliance
• Due diligence
• Risk management
• Payroll
• Governance structures
• HR support

Have you seen our latest academy benchmarking report? 

We've produced a benchmarking report which gives insight into the current state of the academy sector. We take a look at pensions, operational margins as well as teachers pay, download your free copy here.     

Download these useful resources:

Multi-academy trust brochure
Academy planner - key dates for academies 2019 
Academies Financial Handbook 2018 - the key pointsAcademy sector developments 2018
What is an HR Audit?
Retention of Accounting and Records
Pros and cons of using a trading subsidiary
Buzzacott New Manager Pathway Brochure 2018

If you have a query relating to academies or schools, fill in the form below and an expert in our team will be in touch.