Academies

Specialist Academy School Accountants

We have a wealth of experience in supporting academies through the conversion process and beyond.

Academy Accountants & Auditors

Griffin are specialist Academy Accountants, working with schools across Devon, Somerset and Dorset.

We understand the challenges that face academies in terms of financial management, good governance and ensuring continued compliance with all regulatory requirements. We have a wealth of experience in supporting academies through the conversion process and beyond.

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We offer a full range of services including:

  • Statutory accounts preparation
  • Conversion support
  • Responsible Officer testing
  • Statutory audit
  • Accountancy support
  • Governor training
  • Management Accounts & Bookkeeping
  • EFA reporting
  • Multi Academy Trusts
  • VAT compliance
  • Teachers Pension Audit
  • Due diligence

First class service at competitive rates

We pride ourselves on our professionalism and knowledge. Let us put that to use to start benefiting your academy.

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Academy Services

  • Audits & Accounts

    All academy trusts are required to appoint auditors and file audited accounts with the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and Companies House.

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  • Accountancy Support

    We provide a wide range of ad hoc and regular services to Academy clients to help them with their day to day accountancy needs.

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  • EFA Reporting

    Academies have a number of EFA reporting requirements. As sector specialists, our Academy Accountants have experience of preparing these EFA returns and ensure our clients file all returns before the due date

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  • Taxation

    Despite being a type of charity, academies cannot ignore taxation. The main taxes that must be considered are VAT, Employment Taxes and Corporation Tax

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  • Governance

    Griffin has extensive experience working hand in hand with academy clients to ensure the Governance systems they have in place are robust

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  • Financial Due Diligence

    Financial due diligence provides an in depth look at the financial position and performance of an academy trust. This requires more than just checking the most recent set of management accounts

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  • Internal Audits

    We undertake internal audit services for many Academy Trusts, allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of your systems and policies because of our experience in the field

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For more information on our services, or to arrange a free initial meeting to discuss how we could help your business, please get in touch.

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