Chris (Alan Patient & Co's specialist Accountant for Academies) completed our BFRO for us. It was simple and took away the worry of completing them. I was elated. … [Read more...]
Having experts on your side – Mrs Edge, Agate Momentum Trust
Converting two schools into a new Multi Academy Trust we knew that we were going to need all of our finance staff to be at the top of their game. Ensuring that we were suitably prepared to take on new converter schools in the near future was a priority. Changing our accounting software from FMS was … [Read more...]
Any school about to convert to an Academy – Mrs Bingham, Britannia Education Trust
We converted in June 2017 and formed a Multi Academy Trust. The process had been challenging, devoting as much time as possible to getting the Trust going to ensure a smooth transition. We knew we needed assistance with the required reporting and financial accounting elements of being an Academy; … [Read more...]
Grow from 900 going up to 1,500 pupils – Mr Seager, Stratford School Academy
Alan Patient & Co have assisted us through a period of change. They have helped update our financial controls, advised on and implemented new accounting software and aided us in maintaining budgetary controls to help us grow from 900 going up to 1,500 pupils. I used to find monthly budgetary … [Read more...]
Accountancy for Schools, Colleges and Academies
What we can offer We offer a wide range of services but primarily we could be your virtual Chief Financial Officer supporting the finance function. This is done in the following ways:- Due diligence – most important when schools are looking to join multi academy trusts to ensure there are no … [Read more...]
