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Solutions for Accounting

Who we are

At Solutions, our mission is to empower schools and trusts with the tools and support they need to achieve operational excellence. With 400+ years of combined experience and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by educational institutions, we are dedicated to helping our clients streamline their processes and improve their financial health.

Our software, including Sage Intacct for Education, is trusted by over 40 multi-academy trusts and 500 schools. With Sage Intacct, schools can manage their finances more effectively, track and analyse data with ease, and build stronger relationships with students, parents, and staff.

What makes us different?

  • Unwavering commitment to education: We understand the unique environment of schools and trusts, with their distinct financial regulations, reporting requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Award-winning service: We pride ourselves on delivering award-winning service, having won many awards throughout our 26+ years in business, including being voted as the UK's favourite Sage partner.
  • Customer-centric approach: Our clients' success is our success. Our team of experts works closely with each client to create long-term partnerships built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.
  • Dedicated support: Our in-house support team is always available to assist with any questions or issues, ensuring our clients can rely on us as true partners in their success.
  • Passion for positive impact: We're dedicated to providing schools and trusts with the tools and support needed to create better learning environments and achieve better student outcomes.
  • Proven track record: Join the many educational institutions that have already benefited from our tailored solutions and discover how we can help you achieve your financial and operational goals with Sage Intacct for Education.

What we do

We offer cutting-edge accounting solutions designed specifically for the education sector, transforming the way school trusts manage their finances.

Here’s how Solutions can make a difference:

Comprehensive financial management

Sage Intacct for Education provides financial management tools crafted to address the unique needs of school trusts:

  • Core financials: Effortlessly manage your general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management.
  • Centralised procurement and budget control: manage procurement centrally, ensuring that all purchases align with budget constraints and organisational policies.
  • Streamlined approval workflows: Customisable approval workflows ensure that all purchases are properly reviewed and authorised, enhancing compliance and reducing the risk of unauthorised spending.

Grant and fund accounting

Navigating the complexities of grants and funds has never been easier:

  • Fund tracking: Allocate and monitor funds across various programs and departments, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and grant requirements.
  • Grant management: Automate the tracking of grant-related expenses and revenues, reducing administrative burdens and boosting accuracy.

Real-time reporting and dashboards

Unlock instant insights into your financials:

  • Customisable reports: Generate detailed financial reports tailored to your specific needs. Sage Intacct for Education supports a variety of formats including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow reports.
  • Interactive dashboards: Visualise key metrics with interactive, real-time dashboards. Make informed decisions based on the latest data, presented in an engaging and accessible format.

Integration and scalability

Sage Intacct for Education seamlessly integrates with other systems and scales as your trust grows:

  • System integration: Connect effortlessly with essential applications such as MIS, budgeting software, payroll and HR software.
  • Scalable solutions: Easily add new schools, without disruption, to your growing Trust.
  • Sage Intacct Marketplace: Benefit from the extensive ecosystem of integrated third-party applications available in the Marketplace. Designed to integrate smoothly with Sage Intacct and as you grow, easily add new applications from the Marketplace to support evolving business processes, ensuring that your system scales with your needs.

Compliance and audit readiness

Stay compliant and audit-ready:

  • Regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to local and national regulations through automated reporting and built-in controls.
  • Audit trails: Maintain detailed audit trails for all transactions, providing transparency and smooth, stress-free audits.

User-friendly interface and training

We provide extensive training to help your team maximise the benefits of our Sage Intacct:

  • Intuitive interface: User-friendly interface allows your staff to quickly adapt and use the system efficiently.
  • Training and support: Benefit from our comprehensive training and dedicated support team, ensuring your trust can fully leverage Sage Intacct’s capabilities.

How we help

At Solutions for Accounting, we understand that investing in technology requires both time and financial resources. That's why we work closely with schools and trusts to ensure our solutions make a meaningful impact. We actively seek and incorporate feedback from our users to continuously improve our services, ensuring we are always able to support the specific needs of the Education industry.

Every two years we host our Solutions Showcase event which gives our clients the incredible opportunity to engage with our product specialists, consultants and vendor partners in a relaxed environment.

We’ve gathered insights and feedback from interviews with some of our clients. Discover how Sage Intacct and Solutions for Accounting have helped them to successfully navigate their challenges and achieve their goals by downloading our series of customer success stories on our website. Learn from the experiences of others and find inspiration for your own journey.

For more information on how we can assist your school or trust, book a call here or email us at enquiries@solutionscloud.uk.

Company no: 05303883
Charity no: 1107640

Contact details

Confederation of School Trusts (CST)
Suite 1, Whiteley Mill
39 Nottingham Road
Stapleford
Nottingham    NG9 8AD

0115 9170142

admin@cstuk.org.uk

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