External Audit Services

Description

External audit service providers to Hope Sentamu Learning Trust will be expected to comply with the below services requirements. I. The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit for HSLT; II. Reporting on external audit progress to the Full Trust Board and the Trust Board, Risk and Audit Committee & Resource Committee, including attendance where required; III. Preparation of the annual financial statements; IV. Provision of advice to HSLT Management and Trust Board Resource Committee on technical accounting and financial matters including PAYE, VAT, corporation tax matters etc; V. Provide support with VAT investigations and provide training on VAT where required; VI. Liaison and coordination with the internal auditors to ensure full exchange of information; VII. Regulatory audit of Teacher's pension; VIII. Preparation of Academies Accounts Return - optional/additional cost; IX. Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax return (nil); X. Filing of annual audited accounts at companies house; XI. Highlight any changes in requirements for the Trust; XII. Auditing of Annex G's and/or funding returns - optional/additional cost/where applicable; XIII. All staff working on premises will hold an enhanced DBS certificate; and XIV. On-site support where requested.

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