Academies

. Ensors provided a very clear, concise and competitively priced bid. The commitments they made as regards the quality of staff, availability of expertise, speed, efficiency and cost-effectiveness have all been delivered to our entire satisfaction. Keith Haisman - Stour Valley Community School

Converting to 'academy' status means new accounting responsibilities. Whether you are at the planning stage or already up and running, we can help.

Our experienced team can offer you expert advice and guidance to ensure you put the correct systems and procedures in place as well as supporting your responsible officer in their duties.  In addition, we can provide ongoing support for processes such as payroll and keep you up-to-date with key issues and changes in legislation.

We have developed a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of academies.  This includes the preparation of statutory accounts and auditing (both your annual accounts and the Teachers Pension return) as well as advice on taxation, VAT, staff benefits and financial control systems. And, recognising the particular challenges of schools undertaking conversion, we can offer a ‘first year’ package that includes a number of free services that will ease the initial burden.

We understand that your experience of accounting may be limited - that's why our approach is not only highly supportive, but also down-to-earth and jargon-free.

Our team of specialists have extensive experience of working with educational establishments and charities. Including those accredited with the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting, they fully understand the needs and objectives of academies and have thorough knowledge of the latest statutory requirements.

• A full range of accounting services for new and existing academies, from guidance on setting up financial control systems to support with day-to-day procedures such as payroll.
• Expert team with a wealth of experience in the education and charities sectors.
• Highly supportive service, including attending Governors' meetings and providing governance training.
• Competitive fee structure, delivering excellent value for money.
• Locally based, yet with the technical skills and resources associated with larger firms.

SERVICES FOR ACADEMIES