Independent Schools

We currently act for a number of Independent Schools across the North East and Yorkshire.

Our dedicated team work hard to keep up to date with the changes happening at both national and local levels, so you receive advice and support that is current and relevant.

What can we offer you?

• Preparation of the year end financial statments
• Audit of the year end financial statements
• Review of your internal systems and controls to ensure they are fit for purpose and work effectively
• Assistance to monitor budgets, costs and cashflow
• Audit of Teachers Pension Scheme
• Advice on allocation of income and expenses
• Trustee training
• Minimising the impact of VAT to the school
• Assistance with development of accountancy software
• Complete payroll support including payroll year-end returns and compliance with auto-enrolment
• Company secretarial services
• Regular communication and discussions
• A range of added value services
• Assistance with the development of commercial activities, including considering the most appropriate structure

We have recognised the links between education and business have become even stronger.  Bringing a sound commercial approach to our education clients has resulted in improvements in their financial systems and controls.

The commercial aspect for schools has become increasingly prevalent over the last few years. Considerable changes have occurred in this sector therefore the requirement for specialist advice has become essential. We work with over 50 educational establishments across the North East and Yorkshire from academies to independent schools.  A number of our partners and managers are also active on the boards of several local schools or colleges.

Additionally, we understand the issues regarding funding for your sector. We can work with you on a range of specialist projects relating to business development and growth.

We offer a full range of services from accountancy, grants and tax management. We are well equipped to provide you and your organisation with the level of expertise required to meet the demands of today’s commercial environment.

What do our clients have to say about us? See our Education testimonials here!

Our team specialises in two main areas of education. Please select your area of interest:

• Academies
• Independent Schools

Read more here:

• Internal Audit
• Kreston UK Academies Benchmark Report 2024 
• Academies Newsletters
• Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP)