External Audit Services to the Inspiration Trust multi academy trust

Inspiration Trust is tendering for an External Audit contract which will incorporate the following:

• Preparation of the Inspiration Trust Annual Report and Accounts
• Expressing an opinion on the above financial statements
• Accountants Assurance Report on Regularity as required by the ESFA
• Preparation of the Annual Accounts Return as required by the ESFA
• Attendance at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting at which the Statutory Accounts and auditor's management letter are scrutinised
• Pre and post audit meetings as required, including but not limited to planning and close out meetings
• Audit of the Teachers' Pension Scheme End of Year Certificate
• Preparation and submission of the Corporation Tax return
• Review and assurance relating to specific grant funding requirements
• VAT returns and advice
• Ad hoc advice as required

We would seek a three-year contract (to cover three year end audit cycles) with the scope to add on two further years (3+1+1 contract). We would anticipate the contract needing to start as soon as possible to allow for interim audit work etc to be undertaken.

Tenders should be submitted by email to georginahardingham@inspirationtrust.org