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Our education financial management services have been robustly developed over the years to provide schools and academies with expert advice and support in all areas of school and academy finance.
We understand the complex world of education finance and can work with you to plan, strategise and budget in the most cost-effective way – aligning with your finance policy, operational and strategic goals.
Contact usFrom day-to-day transactions and month-end to financial planning and statutory returns, we can help you streamline processes and reach your financial and organisational goals.
We're a team of finance specialists, with an in-depth knowledge of school and academy finance. We can give you expert advice, guidance and support.
Available from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week, for all your finance, accounting and software queries.
Financial and governance internal audit. Giving you peace of mind that your school, academy or MAT is running efficiently and effectively.
Access your files, applications, and systems, anytime and anywhere in the world with our safe and secure server.
Our consultants can perform short and long-term finance roles – including the role of chief financial officer, finance manager, finance officer and all transactional support duties.
We have an unrivalled knowledge of the education sector and understand the extensive processes involved with MAT setup and expansion.
Here's an example of what we can support your school with:
Our phone lines are open from 8 am-8 pm, 7 days a week, with an out-of-hours emergency line
We’re an accredited support & training partner of IRIS Financials
We also support all leading finance software including IMP Software, FMS, Civica, Access Education, Sage & Xero
Our dedicated experts can help you navigate the complex world of education finance
All finance specialists within the team have a notable background in education finance
A wealth of experience in school and academy finance – saving you time, money and resource whilst guiding you in the right direction
We understand your roles and responsibilities - and can work with you to ensure your finance function is compliant - meeting obligations and exceeding standards
We provide a personalised service for each client based on their needs
Our finance helpdesk is open from 8 am-8 pm, 7 days a week for all your finance, software and accounting queries!
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We can support with:
SAAF have extensive experience with setup and expansion and can support the end-to-end process.
Get guidance and advice on annual budget setting, medium-term financial planning, establishing an efficient finance function, and financial recovery from our team of experts.
Get specialist advice on accounting policies, academy banking arrangements, academies chart of accounts and more.
The breadth of knowledge and understanding from within the education sector is a core strength we value immensely. I would describe the services as responsive, solution-focused, and flexible to our needs.
CEO, Raleigh Learning Trust
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Find out moreFrom transactional to operational support, our specialists can step into an internal role within your finance team - including a leadership, officer, or support role.
Get in touch to find out moreOur free finance system reviews ensure your internal operations are working as effectively as possible, giving you peace of mind. We support all leading finance software and are an accredited support and training partner of IRIS Financials.
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Great service provided by SAAF. I know that I can contact them to sort out any issues.
Business Manager, Foxwood Academy
I am new to my role as Finance Manager and I could not find the SAAF team more helpful and supportive, nothing is ever too much trouble. Fantastic company and service. Thank you.
Finance Manager, St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School
The breadth of knowledge and understanding from within the education sector is a core strength we value immensely. I would describe the services as responsive, solution-focused, and flexible to our needs.
CEO, Raleigh Learning Trust
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
We have worked with SAAF for over 2 years, and they have yet to let us down. Our consultant has been fantastic throughout this time and has been open and honest about every aspect of our interactions, always going the extra mile to support us. I would recommend their services to anybody without hesitation.
Acting Deputy Head, Hull Primary School
SAAF act as an extension of our finance team. They are very transparent and always respond immediately to our queries. We also really appreciate the training they provide, and our team regularly attend their session.
CEO, Willows Academy Trust
SAAF provide the school with a high-quality level of support and advice. Our advisor is always helpful and responds quickly to any queries. He has extremely good knowledge of budgetary issues that may affect the school and is on hand to offer advice.
School Business Manager, West Bridgford Infant School
The team are easily contacted via telephone or email and always respond promptly to our calls. We have had excellent service from them and would fully recommend them.
Headteacher, Seely Primary School
From my first meeting with the SAAF team to date they have a calm, reassuring and no-nonsense approach to Academy Finance. Thank you I couldn’t do this role without you.
School Business Manager, St Philip Neri Primary & Nursery School
SAAF consultants are very knowledgeable and offer timely guidance and support. Governors are pleased with the service received from SAAF. Highly recommended to school considering financial support packages.
Headteacher, Sneinton C of E Primary School
The response to queries is fast and the guidance and support given is relevant and productive. We highly recommend SAAF as a company that ensure quality service that you can be confident about. SAAF helps you sleep easy at night! No worries!
Headteacher, St Patrick’s Catholic Voluntary Academy
The consultant assigned to our school always goes the extra mile to help me, with any problems that arise.
School Business Manager, Southglade Primary School
My main contact is Cloe Harris and I could not find her more helpful and supportive, nothing is ever too much trouble for her. Fantastic company and service. Thank you.
Finance Manager, St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School
It has been a pleasure to work with SAAF, you have transformed our relationship with PSF and our ability to move it forward.
Director of Finance, Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
We found SAAF to be very professional, friendly, and collaborative. Their recommendations have helped us strengthen our procedures in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook. They were very thorough in the deep dive into our processes and as a result, have helped us to gain more attention to detail.
Director of Resources, The Southfield Trust
We have worked with SAAF for several years now and always find them efficient, knowledgeable, and supportive. If there are any issues with my reports, they are scrutinised and sorted for me promptly. I would recommend them to any school looking for a new provider.
Business Manager, Cantrell Primary School
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
Thank you so much for your ongoing support; SAAF have been a life saver for us!
Business Manager, Idsall School
Regarding SAAF, our Trust has found them a very valued partner who are both knowledgeable and responsive to our requests. They have worked with us on numerous projects and are always available when we have needed them.
Accountant, Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Excellent financial services for a Multi Academy Trust
Chief Executive Officer, Lubavitch Multi Academy Trust
I have found your service to be extremely professional and am so happy we came to you.
Business Manager, Heritage Park and Holgate Meadows Schools
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 and Nursery School
The information SAAF provide is always clear and up-to-date. The team are helpful and are always willing to support my finance colleagues. I personally find SAAF Webinars a really valuable source of information.
Finance Director, The Partnership Trust
The SAAF Team is offering us excellent technical knowledge and support with strategic insights to improve our processes and better use our systems. I would definitely recommend their services.
CFO, River Learning Trust
'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
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