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    Simpson Wood already act for a number of academy schools and we are able to provide guidance and advice throughout the conversion process and help with the schools ongoing annual requirements.

    Each academy will need to appoint external independent auditors to provide annual audit assurance to the members of the charitable company running the academy. We act in this capacity for many charitable companies, including academy schools. We can also provide additional external assurance work throughout the year, assisting responsible officers etc. ensuring compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook.

    In addition, we are able to provide payroll services if required, click here for more details on this service. To discuss how we can help your academy please contact us.

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    At Great Heights Academy Trust, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of financial transparency and governance. Engaging Simpson Wood has ensured that our external scrutiny arrangements are handled by professionals that understand our sector.

    From the outset, Simpson Wood demonstrated not only technical excellence but a genuine understanding of the education sector and the unique challenges faced by multi-academy trusts. Their audit team is professional, approachable, and consistently thorough—offering clear guidance while respecting the operational realities of our schools.

    What sets them apart is their proactive communication and attention to detail. They don’t just tick boxes—they help us strengthen our systems, anticipate risks, and build confidence across our leadership and governance teams.

    We would highly recommend Simpson Wood to other organisations.

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