Our services to academies focus on conversion, the provision of accurate and timely management information and compliance with the ESFA's Financial Handbook:

• Academy conversion support

• Provision of Strategic Business Manager, Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer services

• Process implementation

• Ensure compliance with ESFA Academies Financial Handbook

• Financial training

• Staffing projections

• Monthly budget monitoring reports/management accounts

• Production and presentation of finance reports for governing body meetings

• Maintenance and reconciliation of balance sheet items (VAT, bank, payroll, creditors, debtors etc.)

• Production and maintenance of Fixed Asset Register

• Production and submission of VAT returns

• Budget planning/setting

• 3 year strategic budget plans

• Completion of ESFA returns

• Preparation of year-end workbook and accounts

• Production and maintenance of policies, risk register and business continuity plan

• Ensure best value across all supplies, services and contracts

• Internal Control Audits