Welcome to School Accounts
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Data Management
Including general ledger control such as cashflow, bank reconciliation, payments, transaction reviews, GST returns, and support & training
About School Accounts
School Accounts Limited mission is to support schools of all sizes (preschool through to high school) to keep in the good books by providing user-friendly, quality and efficient financial services.
With our 24 years’ combined experience in school financial accounting and a ‘warm’ approach, School Accounts Ltd can quickly become part of the success team in support of your Board and Management.
Having been part of a school team in the past, we have the advantage of being an external provider with inside expertise.
That gives you “Outside Inside” support. The benefits of the separation of duties that comes with being a professional external supplier, combined with the benefits of the inside perspective of support staff and board member, means you can be confident in our ability to add value right away.
What We Do
We are the essential link
Our services provide the essential link and represents the relationship between:
- Ourselves (School Accounts Ltd),
- The school (Principal, BoT and Staff),
- Finance regulators (including the MoE, and Auditors).
We provide peace of mind and keep you in the good books with all of these relationships.
An outside perspective with inside insight.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to support schools of all sizes (preschool through to high school) to keep in the good books by providing user-friendly, quality and efficient financial services.
Our Team
We have four account managers and a Director who each bring fantastic skills and resources to the School Accounts team.
All are Xero Certified Advisors and hold diverse backgrounds between them, from Chartered Accountant to ex Board Member.
A sense of humour is our unifying x-factor!
Nicola Edie – Managing Director of School Accounts Ltd.
She has spent 18 years providing financial services for schools – 10 years in front line school accounts and 8 years providing financial services for schools as an Account Manager and Team Leader.
Nicola has a passion for integrating people, processes, and technology to ensure your school accounts are managed to a high standard.
She offers Xero, Cloud and School accounting expertise which, along with her warm and people- friendly approach will make all the difference to your school team.
Having been involved with the accounts of over 50 schools, she with her knowledgeable and passionate team can help you.
Colin Edie – Director.
Colin E has a Bachelor of Business studies, and is a Xero Certified Partner. A previous College Board member, his business, entrepreneur and mentoring skills helps make School Accounts Ltd a success.
The Team
School Accounts Ltd continues to hire great skills and as such we have capacity to provide additional services for schools. Let us know what you need and we will reach out for a discussion.
We have experienced accounting gurus, payroll experts, ex auditors, not for profit management, early childhood education accounts experience, and all staff are Xero Certified Advisors.
Client Comments
“Our Accountants recommended we contact you and we are pleased we did, your friendly yet professional and timely assistance has and is being greatly appreciated. Your advice & direction has been greatly appreciated.”
Bernie Smith
Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the Monte Cecilia Team
“Thanks so much for coming in for our budget meeting today. Lots of progress and it sure makes things easier when we have everyone together around the business table.”
Marshall Laing Primary School
“Thank you for taking time to come to visit me yesterday.
I found your information and tips are very useful and practical.
You are very professional and approachable.
I look forward to attending your next workshop.”
Jane Huang B.Com, TESOL
Executive Officer-Finance
Hobsonville Point Schools initially contacted School Accounts Limited in 2017 to assist them with the completion of the 2017 school annual report. It was after then we decided to use School Accounts Limited as our ongoing service provider.
Not only does Nicola and her team assist with year end, but are available throughout the year with other financial requirements. With their strong knowledge of school accounts and Xero, they have been extremely beneficial to our school.
I also have attended several professional development classes with Nicola, learning more about Xero the accounting programme and advising on better systems.
Nicola and her team are always around to suggest great ideas to make it easier, this comes with years of knowledge and their expertise in this area.
Thanks
Jill Gatcum
Business Manager – Hobsonville Point Schools
