Academies

Auditors and advisers to the academies sector

The academy sector has evolved rapidly over the last few years and with academies having independence and overall control means more responsibility and ultimately more challenges – especially for growing multi-academy trusts.

We know the challenges for academy finance staff are considerable. Financial pressures are coupled with lower levels of resource and higher levels of regulation, compliance and reporting – particularly with regard to government regulations. Trustees continue to grapple with and continue to evolve their own governance and understanding of best practice.

Moore Kingston Smith have consistently provided us with an excellent all-round service. Their team are very well versed in the academy sector, and we benefit from their specialist knowledge, as well as the breadth of service they are able to offer us. We have always been pleased with the partnership approach they bring to our relationship, and we value their input and advice on our financial operations, and their counsel on the wider MAT strategy.

The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust

How can we help you?

As trusted auditors and advisers to our academy clients, we deliver high quality audit, assurance and compliance services which are efficient and effective.

Our partner-led structure means that you have direct access to an expert in governance and strategic issues, with an approach that is designed to help you meet your responsibilities.

We provide academy sector updates and resources for our clients through our newsletter Academies Plus and e-alerts written by our experts, alongside a range of seminars throughout the year at all our offices on a wide range of topics, from HR to Governance, and our annual schools conference in March of each year focuses on the current issues facing the sector.

Above all, we recognise that every organisation is different and have their own specific needs; this allows us to create tailor-made and practical solutions in line with your requirements.

Our services to academies

Audit and accounts
Internal Reviews and Internal Audit
Tax and VAT
Governance
Strategy
Benchmarking*
Financial system reviews
HR
GDPR and Cyber security
Impact reporting
Property
Outsourcing
Payroll
Forensics

*Our benchmark reporting tool provides valuable information about your organisation and allows us and you to better understand where you sit in comparison to others. If you would like a report, please contact us.