At Buzzacott, our team has worked with higher education institutions for over 30 years. We’re very familiar with best practice processes and procedures and will help ensure you remain compliant.
The UK’s education sector faces a convergence of financial, demographic, and policy-related challenges that make navigating the path to institutional sustainability and long-term viability difficult.
We work with the education sector every day, supporting over 200 clients, including academy trusts, further education colleges, higher education institutions, and independent schools. This engagement with the sector allows our team to apply their learnings, insights, and experience to our work with you.
At Buzzacott, our team has worked with higher education institutions for over 30 years. We’re very familiar with best practice processes and procedures and will help ensure you remain compliant.
· Statutory external audit for further education providers
· Regularity assurance
· Grant assurance
· VAT recovery on property and construction projects
· Partial exemption methodology and reviews
· Gift Aid and subsidiary distribution planning
· Corporation Tax exemptions and compliance
100% specialist focus
Our team of over 160 professionals chooses to work exclusively with education and not-for-profit organisations. You will work with people who understand the higher education sector and its regulatory requirements inside and out.
Big firm quality, boutique firm agility
Our expert team sits under one roof enabling excellent cross-team communication and efficient, comprehensive resolution of queries.
Beyond compliance
Our audit approach is designed to add value. We provide actionable feedback that helps elevate your organisation towards sector best practice and improved operational efficiency.
Shared values
We don’t just advise the sector; we are part of it. With a strong culture of volunteering and social impact, our team shares your commitment to making a tangible difference in society.
Visit our website: Education Sector Audit, Tax & Advisory Services | Buzzacott | Buzzacott
+44 (0)20 7556 1200
Buzzacott’s Education Team
Katharine Patel, Partner, Audit and assurance
patelk@buzzacott.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7556 1270
Catherine Biscoe, Partner, Audit and assurance
biscoec@buzzacott.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7556 1384
Hugh Swainson, Partner, Audit and assurance
swainsonh@buzzacott.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7556 1389
Shachi Blakemore, Partner, Audit and assurance
blakemores@buzzacott.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7556 1420
Socrates Socratous, Partner, VAT
socratouss@buzzacott.co.uk
+44 (0)20 8037 3113
Luke Savvas, Partner, Tax
savvasl@buzzacott.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7556 1460
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