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Academies and schools

We’ve worked with enough academies and schools’ academies over the years to understand that no two are the same.

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We’ve worked with enough academies and schools over the years to understand that no two are the same.

Our multifaceted team of experts take the time to get to know your academy or school inside out, offering a bespoke service that is tailored specifically to your institution’s needs. Drawing upon years of experience, we ensure the advice and guidance that you receive is top-class, and our partner-led approach means you can be confident in the knowledge of our transparency and accessibility.


Our specialist knowledge and proactive approach to organisations in the education sector have helped us establish an enviable reputation within the marketplace, and we are now one of the largest specialist teams in the region. As a result, we have access to pre-eminent resources, keeping you up to date with ever-changing regulations and opportunities.

“What sets Smith Cooper apart from the rest is their personalised approach and their ability to make us feel like their most important client.”

Daniel Moore, The South Nottingham Catholic Academy

We work with a diverse range of education providers in both the independent and the public sector throughout the Midlands, including academies and multi-academy trusts, as well as many community schools, grammar schools, and special and private schools.

We deliver our holistic advice to a range of professionals within academies and schools, including heads of finance, finance teams, boards of directors and governors, and the services that we offer include:

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  • Pension schemes, including EOYC returns
  • Conversion support
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Whether your school is considering conversion or currently going through conversion, we can provide the guidance and advice you need to successfully convert and run as an academy.

Our aim is to provoke innovative thinking within the education sector, helping you excel. Get in touch today to see how we can help.

 

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James Bagley

Managing Partner

Based in Nottingham

James Delve

Partner

Based in Derby

Janet Morgan

Audit Director

Based in Derby

Sarah Flear

Partner

Based in Nottingham

Stephen Newman

Partner

Based in Birmingham

Laura Hallam

Audit Director

Based in Nottingham

Julie Stringer

Audit Senior Manager

Based in Nottingham

Paul Kurowski

Audit Director

Based in Birmingham

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