Academy school accountants

An experienced team of specialists to help guide you through the Academy conversion process and beyond

Running an Academy school is very different to operating within a Local Authority’s Structure. Gaining funding directly from the YPLA brings new financial challenges and responsibilities that schools must consider. Effective financial management and preparation of budgets is key in showing the viability of an Academy and in managing it successfully going forward.

Converting to Academy Status? We can help.

At Rouse Partners we are a firm of chartered accountants and tax experts in the west of London who specialise in guiding head teachers, governors and finance executives through the Academy conversion process and providing services thereafter. We have an Education Team drawn from over 70 skilled and qualified staff and backed by over 80 years experience in the field.

Academy schools choose our services because we offer…

• Detailed experience and technical understanding - Through our Praxity alliance, we are founder members of the YPLA Audit Advisory Group and we currently act for more than 10 schools and Academies. This includes schools we have supported throughout the conversion process who are now Academies, and those currently considering their options in becoming an Academy school.
• Support when you need it – We provide unlimited telephone and email support for Responsible Officers and Finance Teams at no extra than the cost quoted, so there are no hidden fees with our pricing.
• Latest news and developments – Our website provides up-to-date news, FAQs and information for Academies, helping you to keep up with all the latest developments.
• Excellent value for money – We understand that schools need a high quality yet affordable service and so we build a solution based on the needs of your school and not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Our services are competitively priced for schools in the region, so you will not be paying London weighted fees you might incur from a multi-office firm of accountants.

Experienced Academy school accountants

We can offer you a full range of accountancy and support services tailored to the exact needs of your school, whether you are converting or have already attained Academy Status.

Our Academy services include:

• Information to help you decide if you should become an Academy and attending your meetings
• Financial systems and controls
• Auditing an Academy school
• Assisting or acting as your Responsible Officer
• Preparation of your annual financial statements to DfES requirements
• Preparation of your accounts, budgets and cashflow forecasts
• Recommendations for suitable or more effective accounting software
• VAT and taxation advice
• Payroll solutions for Academy schools
• Legal and company secretarial assistance

Accountants for Academy schools

We are currently in discussions with more than 20 schools in the London Borough of Hillingdon, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and across London and the South-East who are planning to convert to Academies in the near future.

Whether you are considering becoming an Academy, have already gained Academy Status or are remaining in the Local Authority Structure, we have the range of services and experience to support you.

Download our Academy conversion guide to understand the process for converting to an Academy and how we can help.

To arrange a free, no obligation consultation, contact our Education Services Team today.