Thinking FinanceAudit Preparation and Support
Get in touch nowNobody enjoys audit season. But with us, it doesn't need to be stressful.
We prepare your accounts and records so that when auditors arrive, you're ready. Everything is clear, accurate, and compliant. We know the standards auditors expect, and we help you meet them without panic. No last-minute scrambles, no gaps that leave questions.
What's included
- Year-end preparation and working papers
- DfE returns
- Cashflow and balance sheet reconciliation
- Guidance for governors and trustees on what audit evidence to expect and how to respond to findings
- Pre-audit health checks against ESFA and Academy Trust Handbook requirements, giving you time to fix gaps before the real thing
Confidence, not just compliance
With Thinking Financial, your school or trust can show robust, transparent financial governance. And governors can see the evidence they need to feel confident.
We've supported over 100 successful audit outcomes across the schools and trusts we work with, not by hiding problems, but by making sure there aren't any left to find by the time auditors arrive.
Because financial assurance isn't about paperwork. It's about trust.
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