For schools joining our Trust we offer a core package of services, which includes:

• statutory financial annual accounts (consolidation and production with external accountants, including fees)
• support in preparing for year-end accounts process
• internal and external audit
• DFE/EFA financial returns
• strategic financial planning
• installation fee and training on HCSS accounting software and HCSS budgeting software
• bank account management, purchasing cards and online banking
• strategic Trust central procurement
• statutory legal services
• finance policies, procedures and templates
• VAT return.

An enhanced package of services is available which includes:

• payroll
• pensions processing and reporting
• school insurances, risk management and health and safety
• estates management
• asset management planning for Local Governing Bodies
• budget monitoring and forecasting
• month end management
• funding bids
• enhanced legal services, including in-depth advice
• additional staff training
• adhoc advice
• annual fees for HCSS finance and budgeting software.