Multi Academy Trusts & Higher Education.

Annual audits and assurance engagements are an opportunity to provide you with added value that goes well beyond statutory compliance.

As all Academy Trusts are required to prepare their financial statements to 31 August each year, with the audited year-end accounts needing to be submitted to the EFA by 31 December, a collaborative and constructive audit process is important to reduce complexity and improve efficiencies throughout the year.

Statutory Audit

Financial audits are an opportunity to drive meaningful improvements and insights for education providers. Botham Accounting have a dedicated team of professional auditors committed to delivering audits that not only ensure compliance but also add significant value to your institution.

We provide comprehensive reports that offer valuable insights into your financial health, operational processes, including areas for improvement and development. These insights empower you and your committee teams to make informed decisions, optimise resources, and achieve strategic objectives.

Value Adding

For an Academy Trust, getting value out of your team and existing funding basis is paramount to success. At Botham Accounting, we are dedicated to excellence in every audit engagement, committed to helping you achieve your mission and make a positive impact for your stakeholders.

Our team takes pride in every engagement and all communication, ensuring that you are always informed about academy pressures and regulatory changes. Botham Accounting are always available to provide insightful support tailored to your unique situation.

Converters to MATs

As an education provider considering conversion to a Multi-Academy Trust, you may encounter various regulatory and operational challenges. Our team has extensive experience supporting new converters and expanding trusts through the complex landscape of evolving regulations. Throughout the transition to Academy Trusts, the team offers indispensable assistance.

Botham Accounting can support you through the standard regulatory requirements including statutory filings of accounts returns, pension reporting and the Accountants Assurance Report on Regularity, as required by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

Teachers’ Pension Fund

As an Academy School, you assume full responsibility for your staff, including the potential shortfalls in your non-teachers staff pensions. Botham Accounting can provide independent reporting for the end of year return, providing peace of mind for your establishment.

Included in the comprehensive audit services is a thorough review of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme End Of Year Certificate and Local Government Pension Scheme return. Botham Accounting is dedicated to helping you navigate these complexities, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional education.

Alongside our professional audit services, Botham Accounting offer preparation of annual accounts, VAT advice, employment tax advice, financial due diligence on potential business developments and advice on software solutions that are suits to you.

To find out more about our additional offerings, please visit the page on our financial accounting.