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Exclusively focused on providing qualified and experienced finance staff to the education sector
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OUR MISSION

To work with academies, trusts and schools to recruit finance professionals. From Assistant Accountants to Chief Financial Officers; we seek out the best talent, those who have a passion for taking on challenging and rewarding roles and are inspired to make a difference in the education sector.

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OUR CANIDATES

We have nurtured the development of a wide pool of candidates through networking and quality referrals. We are able to reliably select first-rate finance professionals, with the right demeanour, to work in a not-for-profit organisation.

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ABOUT US

Academies Finance provides unparalleled personalized accounting services to schools and MATs across the London area. As your certified accountants, we are here to ensure that all of your financial decisions are made carefully and with your best interests in mind. We are ready and able to serve as your financial advisor, tax planner, and guide down your path to success.

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Academies Finance founding vision is to help every Academy Trust and school. Academies Finance was formed by two qualified accountants with a shared goal; to help equip every academy trust and school with a qualified and robust finance team, regardless of its size. We work with academy trusts to recruit finance professionals. From bookkeeper to Chief Financial Officers, we seek out the best talent with a passion for taking on challenging and rewarding roles in the education sector. Unlike local authority maintained schools, academies are responsible for managing their own finances; which are open to public scrutiny. We look to provide trusts and schools with the resources they need to build up capable finance teams that have a broad spectrum of skills and experience and a sound knowledge of the Academies Financial Handbook. We can provide strategic advice on the optimal finance structure for an academy, dealing with an Educations Funding Audit (EFA) or business recovery situation. We can also provide training to both finance and non-finance staff on the latest developments in academy finance.

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We have a proven track record of delivering effective financial management for Multi-Academy Trusts and schools. 

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BOOKKEEPING/FINANCE ASSISTANT

  • Prepare and process purchase orders  

  • Post and allocate EFA funding and other income

  • Process, code and post purchase invoices  

  • Preparation of BACS run or cheque/s in accordance with credit terms  

  • Analyse and post petty cash payments  

  • Payroll and depreciation journal entries  

  • Bank reconciliations  

  • Calculation and submission of VAT returns 


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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 Month end closing process  

  • Monthly management report

  • Budgeting support

  • Assist with funding applications

  • Year end audit preparation support

  • Preparation of the Financial Pack for the Board and Senior Management 

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CFO/FINANCE DIRECTOR

  • Lead the finance team to ensure that appropriate policies, structures and standards are in place

  • Structure and establish an in-house finance team  

  • Lead the year end audit  

  • Attend board meetings

  • Provide training as required

  • Conduct effective due diligence relating to new schools and academies 

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STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP SUPPORT

  • Enhance the leadership capacity  

  • Create and execute sustainable growth strategy  

  • Risk management  

  • Assist CEO’s to achieve their visions and goals 

WHY USE US?

Our background in accountancy and sound knowledge of the financial framework required to run an Academy Trust means we are well placed to provide strategic advice on the best financial structure for academies. We also provide guidance on how to deal with an EFA audit or business recovery. In addition, we offer training on the most up to date financial management, control and reporting requirements as outlined in the latest Academies Financial Handbook.

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The benefits of using our Service

  • Immediate access to quality staff  

  • Better access to skills  

  • Cost flexibility  

  • Consistent and guaranteed service quality  

  • Reduced dependence on key staff  

  • Avoid year end crunch time

  • Success criteria clearly defined  

  • Best in class financial process 

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We’re happy to hear from you. Contact us today to learn more about our business and how you can benefit from working with us

 

 6-7 St. Marry at Hill

 City of London

EC3R 8EE,

 

contact@academiesfinance.co.uk

0207 183 4130

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