Academies

Specialist Academy School Accountants

Academy Accountants & Auditors

Griffin are specialist Academy Accountants, working with schools across Devon, Somerset and Dorset and Cornwall.

We understand the challenges that face academies in terms of financial management, good governance and ensuring continued compliance. We have a wealth of experience in supporting academies through all the regulatory requirements and beyond.

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We offer a full range of services including:

  • Statutory accounts
    preparation
  • Conversion support
  • Statutory audit
  • Governor training
  • Management Accounts
    & Bookkeeping
  • DfE reporting
  • Multi Academy
    Trusts
  • VAT compliance
  • Teachers Pension
    Audit
  • Budget Forecast
  • Due diligence

First class service at competitive rates

We pride ourselves on our professionalism and knowledge. Let us put that to use to start benefiting your academy.

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Griffin have provided external audit and accountancy services to Bridge Multi Academy Trust for the last 3 years or so. We have found them to be highly approachable, professional and responsive to our needs. Their expertise and knowledge of the Education sector is unrivalled – hence I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Matthew Symonds, Chief Finance Officer, Bridge MAT

Griffin Accountancy has been an invaluable partner to Athena Learning Trust. Their expertise in the academy sector is evident in their thorough and insightful audits, as well as their practical and timely advice. They don’t just ‘tick boxes’; they truly understand the unique financial challenges and reporting requirements that MATs face.

What sets Griffin Accountancy apart is their proactive approach and commitment to building strong relationships. They’re always accessible, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success. We appreciate their dedication to ensuring compliance while also offering strategic guidance that helps us optimise our resources.

Shirley Si Ahmed, Chief Finance and Operations Office, Athena Learning Trust

Griffin is a fantastic audit company to work with, they are always happy to help and the audit process is transparent and efficient. Can’t recommend them enough!!

Rachel Field, Chief Finance Officer, CONNECT MAT

Academy Services

  • Audit & Accounts

    All academy trusts are required to appoint auditors and file audited accounts with the Department For Education (DfE) and Companies House.

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  • Internal Audits

    We undertake internal audit services for many Academy Trusts, allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of your systems and policies because of our experience in the field

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  • DfE Reporting

    Academies have a number of DfE reporting requirements. As sector specialists, our Academy Accountants have experience of preparing these DfE returns and ensure our clients file all returns before the due date

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  • Taxation

    Despite being a type of charity, academies cannot ignore taxation. The main taxes that must be considered are VAT, Employment Taxes and Corporation Tax

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  • Financial Due Diligence

    Financial due diligence provides an in depth look at the financial position and performance of an academy trust. This requires more than just checking the most recent set of management accounts

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For more information on our services, or to arrange a free initial meeting to discuss how we could help your business, please get in touch.

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Services

Griffin Chartered Accountants offer a full range of accountancy services to SMEs across the South West.

Careers

The firm’s ambition is to establish itself as major force that the best businesses in the region want to work with and we are looking for bright, ambitious people to join us on that journey.

About

One of the South West’s leading accountants, Griffin was established with a clear mission: to provide first‑class service and well‑informed advice to businesses across the region.