We are Cofie Ltd Accountants. We provide expert accountancy, internal audit and governance services to multi academy trusts/maintained schools and not for profit organisations. All of our qualified accountant's pride themselves on providing bespoke services that meet the individual requirements of each of our clients. We specialise in the education/Multi-Academy-Trust sector and have an in depth knowledge and understanding of how this sector operates. Get in touch today to find out how we can help your organisation.
Multi-Academy-Trusts & Education Sector
Interim CFO and Finance Manger
Cofie Ltd's expert qualified accountants can provide interim support if key vacancies in your finance function are vacant. We have worked with numerous multi-academy-trust and organisations in such a capacity. Our in depth knowledge of the sector means that we are able to hit the ground running. We can also help fill gaps in capacity for growing multi-academy-trust.
Internal
Audit
The need for good quality internal audit delivered by external independent experts has never been greater in the education sector. The ESFA Academy Financial Handbook requires that it can no longer be completed by the same company that conducts your external audit. We are internal audit and governance experts and provide internal auidit and governance review services at large and small MATs. We can also conduct internal audit, compliance and governance reviews at not for profit organisations.
Budget Monitoring/
Management Accounts
Excellent budget planning and monitoring are crucial for the financial success and viability of an organisation. Cofie Ltd's team includes Chartered Management Accountants who can help with every step of this process. We can assitst with every part of the budgeting process and produce monthly management accounts for your organisation. Whether your are a Maintained School, Academy, Not for Profit or growing SME, we can help.
Accounts Preparation
Our knowledge of the ESFA and SORP requirements means that we can prepare your organisations accounts ready for external audit. We work with numerous MATs, charities and SMEs in annual accounts preparation.
Governance
The experience we have gained working with a large number of free schools, MATs and academies gives us a wealth of experience in the procedures, policies and best practice currently being used in real life organisations. We can help implement procedures, policies and best practices to ensure that your organisation is fulfilling all of it's obligations and requirements. We can also review your current finance procedures, scheme of delegation and financial handbook and provide feedback on areas which may require improvement.
Adhoc
Our accountants provide a wide range of support to maintained schools, free schools, academies and multi academy trust. We offer highly flexible contracts and our skills and knowledge can be utilised in a way that best suites your organisation. If you would like to find out more please get in touch.
Not For Profit/Charities
Interim CFO and Finance Manger
Cofie Ltd's expert qualified accountants can provide interim support if key vacancies in your finance function are vacant. We have worked with a wide variety of organisations in such a capacity. Our in depth knowledge of the sector means that we are able to hit the ground running. We can also help fill gaps in capacity for growing not for profit organisation.
Accounts Preparation
Our knowledge of the SORP requirements means that we can prepare your organisations accounts. This ensures that your annual accounts meet the requirements and give and accurate reflection of your organisatio
Internal
Audit
The need for good quality internal audit delivered by external independent experts has never been greater in the education sector. The ESFA Academy Financial Handbook requires that it can no longer be completed by the same company that conducts your external audit. We are internal audit and governance experts and provide internal auidit and governance review services at large and small MATs. We can also conduct internal audit, compliance and governance reviews at not for profit organisations.
Budget Monitoring/
Management Accounts
Excellent budget planning and monitoring are crucial for the financial success and viability of an organisation. Cofie Ltd's team includes Chartered Management Accountants who can help with every step of this process. We can assist with every part of the budgeting process and produce monthly management accounts for your organisation. .
Governance
The experience we have gained working with a large number of free schools, MATs and academies gives us a wealth of experience in the procedures, policies and best practice currently being used in real life organisations. We can help implement procedures, policies and best practices to ensure that your organisation is fulfilling all of it's obligations and requirements. We can also review your current finance procedures, scheme of delegation and financial handbook and provide feedback on areas which may require improvement.
Outsourced Finance
Function
It is sometimes more beneficial and cost-effective for organisations to outsource parts or all of the finance function for their organisation. This allows you to outsource aspects of the fiance function to experts in that area. This avoids the cost of employing someone to perform that the fiance tasks when it may not be cost effective to do so given your organisations size. If you would like to find out more about what Cofie Ltd has to offer please get in touch.
SME
Outsourced Accountancy Services
Are you looking to outsource all or part of you accountancy/finance function? If so we can help. We offer outsourced accountancy/finance services. This include bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Payroll, month end, year and and fully outsourced accounting function. Please get in touch to see how we can help.
Budget Monitoring/
Management Accounts
Excellent budget planning and monitoring are crucial for the financial success and viability of an organisation. Cofie Ltd's team includes Chartered Management Accountants who can help with every step of this process. We can assitst with every part of the budgeting process and produce monthly management accounts for your organisation. Whether your are a Maintained School, Academy, Not for Profit or growing SME, we can help.
Company Secretarial/
Governance
Cofie Ltd offers company secretarial services for limited companies. We can also help implement procedures, policies and best practices to ensure that your organisation is fulfilling all of it's obligations and requirements. Coherent, effective and relevant financial procedures and policies are essential for growing companies. We can review your current finance procedures, scheme of delegation and financial handbook and provide feedback on areas which may require improvement.
Adhoc
Our accountants can provide a wide range of support to established and growing SMEs. We offer highly flexible contracts and our skills and knowledge can be utilised in a way that best suites your organisation. If you would like to find out more please get in touch.