Education
Schools, colleges and universities today must navigate a path through constant regulatory change and significant financial uncertainty.
Overcoming these complexities is made easier by partnering with a firm that responds to your specific needs.
One of the country’s top accountancy firms for independent schools and multi-academy trusts
We work with over 100 independent schools, which range from smaller prep schools through to major public schools. We also support leading multi-academy trusts.
More than just accountants, we each have a strong belief in the value of education and want to help our clients flourish in a competitive market.
How we can help
Audit and assurance
Our risk-based audit approach focuses on understanding our clients, recognising their business issues and identifying the impact that they may have on the financial statements. Coupled with our sector experience, we can determine the critical audit areas and devise specific testing based on our thorough understanding of each clients structure, organisation and business risks.
Discover moreTax advisory
Making sure you’re structured efficiently and effectively:
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Structuring advice
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Tax-efficient finance and modelling
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Transfer pricing
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Capital Gains Tax and Capital Allowances
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SDLT and CIS
Tax compliance
Making it easier to ensure your fulfil your responsibilities:
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Corporation tax returns
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Non-resident landlord returns
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HMRC enquiries
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ATED
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Corporate interest restrictions
Employment tax
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Advising on PAYE and National Insurance issues in respect of benefits in kind
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Advising on their compliance reporting obligations under the business expense payments regime
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Drafting and updating staff expense and travel expense policies
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Assisting with HMRC employment status reviews and helping to implement an internal review process
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Structuring termination payments
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Advising on National Living and Minimum Wage regulations
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Managing HMRC reviews
Transaction Services
Pragmatic advice on key transactions and support for your operations:
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Sale/purchase advisory and structuring
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Due diligence
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IPOs
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Group rationalisation
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Outsourcing (bookkeeping and payroll)
VAT
Unravelling the complexity of VAT schemes and rules:Transaction support VAT compliance Partial exemption and capital goods scheme Cross-border issues
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Transaction support
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VAT compliance
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Partial exemption and capital goods scheme
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Cross-border issues
Investor issues
Helping you make sure your hard work pays off:
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IHT and trusts
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Dividend planning
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Exit strategy
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Moving residence and owning property abroad
Why HaysMac?
Going the extra mile for higher and further education institutes, as well as national education bodies
Universities and colleges are drawn to the specialist expertise of our people and our hands-on approach.
They therefore benefit from an external auditor who understands the financial pressures and reputational threats that universities and colleges face at a time of political change and market uncertainty.
Making sense of tax can feel like mission impossible. That’s what we live for
Whether it’s managing fee affordability or the rising costs of compliance, regulations and pensions; we know how hard it is for an organisation to thrive in education. We recognise the pressures that affect your day-to-day operations, and the persistent need to secure and build income.
Our tax team has an in-depth understanding of the sector, especially in areas such as VAT, employment tax, corporation tax and gift aid. We will guide you through disputes with HMRC. For mergers and acquisitions, HaysMac will help with decision making and then implementation, backed by an exacting attitude to due diligence.
Not sure what you need?
Our sector teams are equipped with specialists across all service lines, enabling them to assist you with all aspects of your business needs and challenges. Have a problem you need help with? Let us find the solution.
Our servicesIt’s unusual to find specialist sector know-how at every level of an accountancy firm. We like being a bit different at HaysMac. Meet the team member who’s ready to talk shop.
Key contact
Let's talk
Tracey Young Partner, Head of Education