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