We understand that Academies will have individual needs and different levels of expertise. We therefore offer a range of service levels tailored for all your needs.

This includes:

• Budget preparation in line with the whole school Development plan
• Management reporting on a monthly basis.
• Production of various budget scenarios enabling Academies to identify potential problems
• Attendance at Governors’ Meetings
• Preparation of quarterly income and expenditure statements
• Cash flow Statements
• Year-end financial returns in preparation for auditors
• Preparation of EFA Budget forecast and Academies Accounts Return (AAR)
• Advise on Financial Management and Governance Self-assessment (FMGS)
• Internal Audit Service (formally Responsible Officer)
• Training for Admin/Finance staff on finance/personnel related areas
• FMS/Correro/PSFinancials –Finance package support.
• Benchmarking ( to ensure best value)
• School workforce advice and preparation
• Assistance with policies and procedures
• HR-salary issues
• Sickness/absence cover for finance/Personnel staff
• Recruitment of Finance staff
• Management and processing of Academy Credit cards
• Monthly processing/reconciliations
• Advise on Internal controls for the School fund
• Requirements/needs of school e.g. Governors’ Reports
• Production of Business Continuity Plans
• Telephone advice/Queries
• Support with any  School Business Projects at Academies and/or with cluster groups