Expert Accountants for Education & Training Providers
Education providers operate in a regulated and often funding-driven environment. Whether you run a private school, tuition centre, training academy, nursery, or online course business, clear financial management is essential. At Co-gency Chartered Accountants, we support education businesses across Manchester, Salford, and Swinton with compliance, tax efficiency, and strategic financial guidance.
- 30+ Years’ Industry Accounting Expertise
- Chartered Accountants
- Fixed-Fee Pricing – No Surprises
Do Education Businesses Need Specialist Accountants?
Absolutely. Education accounting can involve:
- VAT Exemptions: Understanding when tuition is VAT-exempt and when it isn’t.
- Grant & Funding Management: Tracking income from public or private funding sources.
- Payroll & Compliance: Managing staff salaries, pensions, and employment regulations.
Without proper advice, funding conditions, VAT treatment, or payroll errors can become costly.
How Co-gency Supports Education & Training Providers
We provide structured financial oversight so you can focus on delivering quality education.
Funding & Income Management
- Grant income tracking and reporting
- Budget forecasting for academic years
- Fee income reconciliation and debtor tracking
VAT & Compliance Support
- VAT exemption guidance for education services
- Making Tax Digital compliance
- HMRC support and regulatory reporting
Payroll & Staff Administration
- PAYE and pension (auto-enrolment) management
- Contracted and sessional staff payroll support
- Holiday pay and compliance monitoring
Financial Strategy & Growth Planning
- Expansion planning for new campuses or courses
- Cost control and margin improvement
- Tax planning for directors and trustees
"Thinking About Taxes?" – Let Co-gency Handle Them
Our proactive approach ensures:
Accurate VAT & funding reporting (avoiding penalties)
Maximised allowable claims & reliefs
Year-round advisory support
Why Choose Co-gency Chartered Accountants?
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Education-Focused – We understand funding, compliance & payroll structures
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Fixed Fees – No hourly billing surprises
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Tech-Enabled – Cloud accounting for real-time financial insights
What Our Customers Say
FAQs
Education Accounting FAQs
Many education services are VAT-exempt, but not all.
The VAT treatment depends on the type of provider, qualification status,
and whether the service meets HMRC’s exemption criteria.
We review your structure to ensure correct VAT treatment.
Grants must be recorded correctly and often require specific reporting.
We ensure funding income is tracked separately and aligned with
any conditions attached to the grant agreement.
Most providers benefit from cloud accounting systems like Xero or QuickBooks,
integrated with payroll and student billing systems.
We recommend a setup based on your size and funding structure.
Fees vary depending on turnover, payroll size, and compliance requirements.
Book a free call
for a tailored fixed-fee quote.
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