Our consultants can step in and take on short- and long-term finance roles, including Chief Financial Officer, Finance Manager, and Finance Officer, while also covering all transactional support duties.
Our finance system reviews are delivered independently by our expert finance team. We review system architecture and security - providing a full check of key areas to help improve the effectiveness of your software.
Whether you need support with finance software, Add Location, or workflow configuration, our technical finance team is here to help. We provide responsive, expert assistance that keeps your school's finance operations running smoothly.
We think you offer a great service at a great price. We have worked with you for a very long time now and have always been impressed by the quality that you offer. Great job!
CEO, Nottingham Schools Trust
Our school has worked with SAAF for the past 10 years for Financial support and 8 years for Payroll support. In all this time we have found them to be very efficient, helpful and supportive. All staff have great knowledge of their area of expertise and are very personable. We would highly recommend the SAAF team.
Business Manager, Glade Hill Primary School
Excellent financial services for a Multi Academy Trust.
CEO, Lubavitch Multi Academy Trust
The team have been a great support at a time of staff shortages. They quickly picked up our systems and processes and worked with us to improve them to keep business continuity, just what we needed and we are still working with SAAF, one year on.
Business Manager, The Misbourne
The financial support has been first class with highly trained people providing expert advice and guidance.
Headteacher, Claremont Primary
The support from SAAF has been brilliant, with help being available as and when it is needed, allowing you to progress at your own pace. The team are very responsive, and customer driven, so knowledge of the education sector is outstanding. The support we have received has exceeded our expectations!
Finance and Operations Manager, The Blue Kite Academy Trust
Over the years, we have developed robust school finance support services to provide expert advice in all areas of school and academy finance, providing assurance and confidence in your school's finances.
We understand the complex world of education finance and can work with you to plan, strategise, and budget in the most cost-effective way. This approach us allows to align ourselves with your finance policy, operational, and strategic goals.
Whether you need support with budget planning and submissions or interim cover and strategic planning, our experts are here to help.
Contact usWe can support you in any area of school and academy finance! We designed our finance consultancy and helpdesk support services to meet the requirements of schools, academies, and trusts.
Here's an example of what we can support with:
Our education finance experts ensure your school's budget is allocated effectively. Our support is tailored to your requirements, covering everything from budget planning and submissions to interim cover and strategic planning, aligning with your finance policy, strategic, and operational goals. We help you re-allocate your resources to future-proof your institution.
We can provide consultancy, training, and unlimited helpdesk support on all leading education finance and budgeting software used in the education sector! Our consultants are highly trained and have in-depth knowledge of a vast array of finance and budgeting software, including:
Yes, we provide discounts on blocks of days purchased. Contact us today to find out more!
We can usually begin working with you right away, as our team operates on an over-capacity model to accommodate last-minute requests and outsourced work. This approach ensures we can meet your needs promptly. We recommend getting in touch right away so we can discuss your requirements!
Clients have the option to purchase onsite and offsite (remote) visits. This is based on the client's requirements and scheduled work. Notably, off-site visits will help clients save money and improve efficiency by, for example, reducing travel time.
Our specialists work independently with schools to provide assurance that internal controls and risk management procedures are operating effectively.
Say goodbye to time-consuming processes and the administrative burden of payroll. Say hello to our cost-effective, efficient, and accurate payroll bureau!
No temp-to-perm fees, dedicated support, and fixed margins. Find out more about our short and long-term recruitment support.