Higher Education
The higher education sector faces substantial obstacles to overcome within the next few years, with many issues centred on the current UK political climate.
Education
Making a proactive contribution to our communities and wider society has always been fundamental to our values and the way we do business. We are proud of our long-standing relationship with the education sector, helping every young person have the start in life they deserve and building the skills that the UK economy needs to continue to develop.
Understanding the challenges
As the UK education sector recovers from the disruption of COVID-19 and faces funding and cost challenges, every educational institution (multi-academy trusts, further and higher education) needs to work with advisers who understand the sector and can help you navigate the challenges.
Our experience
Over 250 education clients, including 130 leading universities and further education colleges, and approximately 120 academies and schools work with us. When they work with us, they get fresh thinking to help them overcome the strategic, operational, and financial challenges that their institution faces.
Educational institutions benefit from our specialist team of trained professionals who provide proactive, flexible, and reliable solutions to everyday challenges. We understand your risks and needs and help you to achieve the best for your staff and students.
The challenges for multi-academy trusts, colleges and universities are wide-ranging. Our team can help you tackle many issues, including financial pressures from budget cuts, new technology solutions, mergers, effective governance and business efficiency and performance.
In addition to audit and assurance services, we can assist you with payroll, VAT and employment tax advice, financial due diligence, cyber security and enhancing institutional performance.
How we can help
- Audit and assurance
- Payroll and pension services
- VAT and Employment tax advice
- Global mobility grants
- Management consultancy
- Funding assurance
Get in touch
If you would like to contact a member of our Education team, please get in touch.
Further Education
The further education sector continues to face substantial challenges, many of which are linked to funding pressures.
Academies
We are committed to providing expert advice and practical solutions to academies, from the initial stages of conversion through their growth as multi-academy trusts (MATs).
Education Payroll Services
Our specialist education team provides flexible and reliable payroll solutions to schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts throughout the UK. Our service is tailored to accommodate your needs, ease your workload, and provide support and advice exactly when needed.
The Turing Scheme
The introduction of the UK Government Turing Scheme, in 2021 as the post Brexit replacement for the Erasmus Scheme provides a real value proposition for educational establishments to continue to attract international students from across the world who are interested in education, training and cultural experiences.
Schools
Working with Independent Schools
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Education Payroll Services
Our specialist education team provides flexible and reliable payroll solutions to schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts throughout the UK. Our service is tailored to accommodate your needs, ease your workload, and provide support and advice exactly when needed.
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