“I confirm that our Accountant is Dan Garside at Wilkins Kennedy and I would definitely recommend their services. Dan is very helpful and is quick to respond to queries on the Academy Accounts.”
Diane Belchamber, Finance & Facilities Manager, The Brittons Academy
“Wilkins Kennedy LLP has been providing my school with accountancy and audit services for at least 7 years and more recently as we became an academy. The company provides excellent service and is quick to respond to enquiries and always supports the school in completing all finance papers required for DFE and EFA. A reliable company and one I would recommend to other schools looking for these services.”
Peter Melville, School Business Director, William Edwards School
“I am willing to give the most glowing recommendation to Dan and his team at Wilkins Kennedy LLP as our auditors and advisers for the matters relating to academies finance. As a new academy, we receive the support needed from WK to complete the financial returns required by EFA and other Government bodies.”
Virpi Raivio, Finance Manager, St. Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College
“I am delighted to respond to a request for a reference in respect of Wilkins Kennedy, and Dan Garside in particular. Gable Hall converted to Academy status in July 2011 and I joined shortly thereafter. One of my first tasks was to undertake the appointment of Statutory Auditors and after a search of some 8 firms (National and Local) we arrived at a shortlist of 3 and eventually appointed Wilkins Kennedy. Whilst we had various selection criteria, including price, our decision was swayed primarily of approachability, competence and reliability to deliver not just the statutory work but ad hoc advice on Funding matters with EFA. We also had some effective advice on VAT recovery and treatment of capital works, for which we had a substantial programme underway.”
Mile Carter, Finance Director and Business Manager, Gable Hall School