Accounting for Schools offers expert accounting and business advisory services, tailored for the education sector.

With an in-depth understanding of the unique financial needs and challenges faced by schools, we offer comprehensive services aimed at streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and optimising financial health. From budget management to streamlining the audit process, payroll processing to financial reporting, we're committed to empowering schools with accurate, transparent, and efficient accounting practices.


Our support will give your school community full confidence when making financial decisions. You can confidently invest in additional learning resources, and capital expenditure, to benefit your students and school community. We can tailor our services to meet your school needs, as and when you need it.

Our Services

Xero Setup & Training

We'll get your school up and running with Xero. From setup and importing historical financial information to reports and practical training for your team.

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Annual Accounts & Audit Support

We prepare your school’s annual financial statements and work with your team and auditors to ensure the audit process runs smoothly and statutory deadlines are met.

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Budgeting and Financial Planning

Practical budgeting and financial planning support tailored to your school’s priorities, helping you allocate resources, make informed spending decisions and plan for the future.

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Comprehensive Monthly Services

Clear monthly financial reports and plain-English commentary to help your school understand its financial position, monitor available funds and plan ahead.

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What our Support Means for Principals, Executive Officers, and Trustees:

Ongoing Advice and Support

Financial Reporting made simple - Save time with our easy-to-follow reporting

Our team is here to support you with maintaining Xero, provide practical advice on short- and long-term budgeting and planning, and answer any day-to-day accounting questions.


At AFS, we offer more than just the numbers - we act as your school’s business partners.

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What our Support Means for Principals, Executive Officers, and Trustees:

      Principals

Increased financial transparency, accurate financial position, and support with decision making, financial planning & budgeting.

Executive Officers

Time savings (creating time to concentrate on other duties), increased control and clarity of financial information.

Trustees

Understandable financial reporting, with plain English explanations about the school's financial position and direction.

Understandable financial reporting, with plain English explanations about the school's financial position and direction.

Complimentary Face to Face Training Sessions

At Accounting For Schools, we are passionate about assisting with the development of skills within the support teams and Board of Trustees. Our group training sessions offer schools the chance to expand their skills and knowledge, helping you make more informed decisions. These courses are all provided at no cost to your School or attendees. Check out the photos to the right to see some of our previous sessions.

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Principals

Increased financial transparency, accurate financial position, and assistance with decision making financial planning & budgeting.

Executive Officers

Time savings (creating time to concentrate on other duties), increased control and clarity of financial information.

Trustees

Understandable financial reporting, with plain English explanations about the school's financial position and direction.

COMPLIMENTARY SESSIONS

Build your team's financial confidence

Build your team’s financial confidence with our complimentary face-to-face group training sessions. Develop your understanding of school finances, strengthen practical skills and gain knowledge to support informed decisions. Sessions are free for schools and attendees.

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Development: Complimentary training sessions

At Accounting For Schools, we are passionate about assisting in the development of skills within support teams and the Board of Trustees. Our engaging group training sessions offer schools the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge, enabling them to make more informed decisions.


These courses are all provided at no cost to your School or attendees. Check out the photos below to see some of our previous sessions.