Our area of expertise is vast and ever expanding because of our detailed understanding of Schools.
We are in Schools and work side by side with staff at all levels. This gives us unique hands-on experience and knowledge that enables us to create a consulting service specific to your School’s financial requirements. School Experts and Strategic Partners!
All around Australia and New Zealand, school finance teams are struggling to cope with limited resources and even smaller budgets. They’re spending hours wrangling clunky or outdated accounting systems and trying to find time to train up new staff.
Our School Accounting Experts also have commercial experience, providing business acumen while understanding the complexities of Schools.
Sound familiar? We can help.
Cole School Experts have been partnering with schools for over two decades. When you work with us, we’ll act as an extension of your team — whether you need a quick fix or a long-term solution, we won’t leave you floundering a few months after implementation. Instead, we’ll be by your side from the moment you need us, with regular check-ins and a dedicated consultant who’s always happy to take your call.
Our expertise spans a variety of finance roles, from accountants, finance officers and more. No matter your struggles, we’re confident that we have the team to get you on the right track — and fast. Our school accounting experts also have commercial experience, providing acumen, while also understanding the complexities of schools.
Our solutions are built specifically for schools of all sizes, and the simple truth is, they work. We’ll dig into your current processes and systems to discover what’s working, and where you can improve.
Far from overwhelming you with changes, we’re incredibly practical: creating a strategy with sustainable milestones that will, over time, completely transform the way your school finance operation runs. Our solutions include:
Cole’s accounting expertise is all encompassing. If you have a particular need, just ask.
Not only can we help get your finance operations sorted, but we can also set you up with the best tools to do your job. Whether you’re spending valuable time managing spreadsheets, creating budgets or figuring out your cash flow forecasts, we’ll guide you to a system that can take the work off your plate.
Keen to get started? One of the Cole School Experts can advise you on exactly how to get back on the road to success.
We don’t just write reports — we implement solutions!
Based on our own models, Cole can provide customised accounting tools specific to your School’s operations:
We don’t write reports, we implement solutions!
Accounting and finance is our zone of genius. We support schools and their finance teams with:
We support schools to implement easy-to-understand reporting frameworks, including board packs, month-end reviews, budgeting and cashflow templates.
Yes. Our services are completely bespoke. If you’ve got a specific need, just ask. We can provide people with the right experience and skill set to support you.
Our support is completely virtual, but designed so you feel like we’re sitting in the office next door.
We stay connected, responsive, and integrated with your school’s team, without needing to be on-site.
Definitely! We create annual budgets, monitor against actuals in month-end reporting, and support cashflow planning and forecasting.
We’re experienced with major school software platforms and integrations tools.
We also partner with a wide range of the most respected suppliers in the school sector. This means you can trust our advice and recommendations when it comes to your school’s systems and operations.
Our awesome team includes chartered accountants, payroll specialists, software consultants, with decades of combined experience in school finance.
Yes! Our qualified team can lodge BAS and ensure compliance on your behalf.
If you’ve been asked to participate in a school software review, it’s worth remembering that schools aren’t just evaluating your product.
They’re assessing how you communicate, respond to questions, respect the process, and whether you’re the kind of partner they can trust long term.
If you’re a School Business Manager or Finance Leader, budget time probably brings a mix of emotions.
There’s the pressure of balancing the books, the challenge of planning for the unexpected, and the responsibility of ensuring your school can continue delivering the best possible outcomes for students and staff.
It’s a big job
