The right financial expertise and assurance for academies and schools.

Academy trusts and schools operate under a level of financial scrutiny that few other organisations face. The Academies Accounts Direction, the Academy Trust Handbook and the assurance the Department for Education expects, all place real demands on finance teams and those who govern them.

Wbg works closely with academy trusts, colleges and schools, combining real knowledge of education finance with the depth of a full-service firm. We help you meet your obligations with confidence and put your resources where they matter most – which is in the classroom.

How we help

External Audit for Schools & Academies

The audit and assurance your trust needs, delivered by education specialists.

Internal Audit for Academy Trusts

Independent assurance that gives your board insights and confidence.

Fraud Investigation for Schools & Academies

Sensitive, thorough investigation when something does not add up.

What our clients say

“It’s always a pleasure to work with the Wbg team, who have a strong understanding of our sector.

We’re able to schedule audit visits at times convenient for us, with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations, and Wbg are always responsive to our requests for additional work to be carried out or to re-arrange audit timings.

The team is always quick to respond to queries, which keeps the process moving and means nothing is left waiting on our end.

Wbg are reliable and knowledgeable. The reports they produce are clear and easy to understand, which is appreciated by senior management and trustees alike.”

Kim Saw // Director of Finance // Reigate College Internal audit

Real education sector knowledge
We understand the frameworks and pressures academies and schools work within, and we bring that understanding to every engagement.

More than compliance
Beyond meeting the requirements, we give leadership insight to make better decisions.

Independent and constructive
Our assurance is objective and improvement-focused. We are here to strengthen your trust and help it keep improving.

The whole firm behind you
From audit to tax to payroll, the right Wbg specialist is already on hand when a question enters the territory of another discipline.

A steady, senior presence
Boards and leadership teams get direct access to experienced people who give clear advice for the moments it matters most.