Further Education Colleges

Support for Further Education Colleges

It is a challenging time for the education sector as a whole, with funding being the top concern for education providers at every stage of the system. Efficiency and financial compliance are two key areas Further Education Colleges need to be able to demonstrate. Our education team are experienced in working with leadership teams in FE Colleges, supporting them by providing audit, accounting and strategic services and advice.     

Education sector specialists 

Our team of accountants, tax specialists and business advisors is led by Chris Mantel, who has experience of working with the education sector since 1993. During this time he has been involved with sector funding bodies as a member of their working groups, which provides an added perspective to the support he gives his clients. The people in our team have chosen to specialise in the education sector with the added benefit of having gained cross sector experience, which enables them to deliver advice with a commerical focus.

The comprehensive range of services and advice we provide to FE Colleges includes:

• Audit and accounts

• Governance reviews and strategic planning

• Accounting systems and management reporting - establishment and efficiency ‘health checks’

• Tax:  VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE and National Insurance, consultancy, planning and reviews

• Human Resources advice (for ad hoc matters, or ongoing support)

• Outsourcing services including cloud based accounting solutions

• Due diligence reviews and merger advice

• Sub-contracting reviews

• ESFA funding advice

• Fraud prevention and investigation

If you would like to talk about your requirements as a Further Education College and would like help from an expereinced team who understand Further Education Colleges please contact Chris Mantel