Accountants for Education

At Xeinadin, we’re proud to work with many educational organisations across the UK and Ireland, from academy trusts (of all sizes) to further education and independent schools.

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Education

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, navigating through various challenges requires seasoned guidance that you can rely on to steer your journey.

Drawing from decades of specialised experience in the education sector, we have a rich legacy of offering tailored advice to clients, ranging from independent schools to educational charities. Our extensive portfolio encompasses collaborations with universities, colleges, academies and MATs, and free schools, ensuring that we are well-versed in addressing a spectrum of challenges.

Beyond the conventional services of audit, accounting, and tax services, we also serve as trusted advisors, extending support in areas like financial reporting, governance, and risk management. With Xeinadin, you can be assured of tapping into pertinent expertise to tackle the nuances of your educational endeavours.

The academies sector has surged as the most dynamic realm in education in recent years. With a specialised focus on academy schools, we proudly represent over 200 academies and free schools.

Explore our dedicated academy schools pages for comprehensive insights into the tailored services we offer to support academies and free schools on their educational journey.

The landscape for independent schools has become increasingly demanding, particularly with heightened concerns about the affordability of private education. Our expertise offers valuable guidance to empower governors, bursars, and heads in capitalising on opportunities while fulfilling regulatory obligations effectively.

We offer a comprehensive suite of audit and non-audit solutions tailored specifically for universities and further education institutions.

For detailed insights into our services designed for higher education entities, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our seasoned sector experts.

We are proud to offer a specialised charity sector team dedicated to delivering thorough charity audit and accounting services. Our mission is to assist you in fulfilling your regulatory requirements while fostering financial stability for your organisation.

By partnering with us, you can rest assured that your charity remains steadfast in achieving its core objectives.

School and Academies Accountants

Why choose Xeinadin as your trusted advisor?

As a leading advisor to Academy Trusts, Independent schools, Universities & Further Education Institutions, we work in partnership with you to support strong governance, financial integrity, and sector leading compliance.

Academy Trusts operate in a highly regulated environment with increasing scrutiny from the DfE and other stakeholders. Our specialist audit team has extensive experience in providing crucial support for navigating regulatory compliance, financial reporting and operational efficiency, easing the burden for you and enabling you to focus on delivering outstanding education.

We provide:
  • Sector‑specific expertise – nationally, we are one of the leading advisors to schools and the wider education sector and are currently working with more than 200 academy, free and independent schools across the UK.

  • Reliable service – depend on us to ensure all reporting deadlines are met.

  • A risk‑based, robust audit process ensuring a focussed, efficient and fully compliant audit process, with minimal disruption to your team.

  • Clear communication with trustees and leadership teams – from setting clear timetables for audit through to communicating audit findings with your board. Our specialist academy team will keep you informed of any sector developments and requirements, both financial and non-financial.

  • Clear communication with trustees and leadership teams – from setting clear timetables for audit through to communicating audit findings with your board. Our specialist academy team will keep you informed of any sector developments and requirements, both financial and non-financial.

  • Year‑round support, not just at year‑end – responding quickly to your questions.

  • Proactive and flexible approach – we provide more than just the year end compliance audit function. We are on hand to provide practical support through any challenges your trust faces with our extensive range of services for academy trusts.

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External Audit, including Regularity Audit

Preparation for Year-End & End of Year Certificate Audit

Accountancy Support

Governance and Compliance Support and Training

Due Diligence

Grant Funding Audits & Annex G Reporting

VAT Compliance

Corporation Tax Support

Internal Scrutiny Reviews

“Our Education clients recognise the value of partnering with us. We are more than just a compliance accountant; we are a trusted partner and committed to supporting the education sector. With our wealth of experience, we are well placed to help you navigate the complexities of the education landscape.”
Candice Beynon Xeinadin
Candice BeynonPartner

Supporting Education Every Step of the Way

Our team works with MATs and SATs of all sizes — from small local trusts to large multi‑region trusts.

A Proactive, Supportive Approach

We don’t just audit; we help you improve systems, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting.

Clear Communication

Trustees, principals, and CFOs appreciate our jargon‑free explanations and accessible reporting. We believe effective communication is the key to a robust audit and successful business relationship.

Year‑Round Partnership

We provide continuous insight, communicate updates on sector changes, and provide ongoing support — not just once a year.

Reliable, dependable service

Ensuring all reporting deadlines are met, leaving nothing to the last minute

Clear, concise expectations

At the outset we will provide a clear timetable of all reporting deadlines and key dates , along with a comprehensive list of deliverables detailing an information request timeline.

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What our clients say

Jordan was exceptional throughout the entire audit process and consistently went above and beyond our expectations. He demonstrated a high level of technical expertise and professionalism, particularly in identifying and resolving accounting issues that had not been picked up by auditors in previous recent years. His thoroughness and commitment to ensuring our accounts were both accurate and compliant provided us with significant reassurance.
Jane MaqboolAdministration and Finance Manager, St Mary's School
Xeinadin has consistently delivered a high-quality audit service to the Trust. Tracey and the team exemplify professionalism while maintaining an approachable manner, fostering strong working relationships. Furthermore, their availability and willingness to provide guidance ensure that the Trust receives valuable support whenever needed, enhancing both confidence and collaboration. Their regular contact throughout the year fosters open communication and strengthens the foundation for a successful and smooth audit process. We would not hesitate to recommend Xeinadin to any other academy trust.
Jacqueline Warburton CFO of the Archbishop Temple Multi Academy Trust
As an Academy Trust, we have worked with Xeinadin since our academisation in 2012. Since then, they have provided us with consistent, high-quality audit and financial support, demonstrating a clear understanding of the education sector and the regulatory environment in which we operate. Tracey and the team work in collaboration with our finance team, adding value beyond the audit itself by providing helpful recommendations and ongoing support throughout the year. They are extremely approachable, friendly, thorough, professional, and always responsive to our needs. We would have no hesitation in recommending Xeinadin to other academy trusts seeking a reliable, knowledgeable, and supportive audit partner.
Juliet Docherty Trinity Church of England High School
We have found our external auditors to be highly professional, collaborative and a pleasure to work with. They provide a constructive, supportive service, are always accessible and responsive, and offer clear, technically strong advice across both statutory audit and wider financial governance matters. Where additional specialist input has been needed, they have proactively coordinated this through other Xeinadin firms while maintaining appropriate independence. Overall, they deliver a high-quality, well-managed service and excellent value for money, and we would not hesitate to recommend them, particularly within the education and academy trust sector.
Linda McMullenChief Finance & Operating Officer, The People’s Learning Trust

Who Do We Work With?

Drawing from decades of specialised experience in the education sector, we have a rich legacy of offering tailored advice to clients. Our extensive portfolio encompasses:

  • Multi‑Academy Trusts (MATs)
  • Single‑Academy Trusts (SATs)
  • Special schools
  • Alternative provision academies
  • Free schools
  • Faith‑based trusts
  • Independent schools
School and Academies Accountants

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Our Education team

Mike Garrett

Mike Garrett

Audit & Accounts PartnerAudit and Assurance, CharitiesManchester

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Nick Hume

Nick Hume 

PartnerAudit and Assurance, EducationAshford

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Tracey Hemingway

PartnerEducationStockport

Sam Ketcher

PartnerAudit and Assurance, EducationSittingbourne

Louise Gray

Louise Gray

PartnerEducation, VAT ServicesCardiff

Candice Beynon Xeinadin

Candice Beynon

PartnerAcademies & MATs, CharitiesManchester

Jordan Cain

Jordan Cain

DirectorAcademies & MATs, Audit and AssuranceNottingham

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