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Accounting Firm Retains Charity Accounts with Expert Assistance

Location: Northamptonshire, UK || Business: Mid-sized Accounting Firm || Service: Tax and Accounting

Client Profile

Managing a substantial portfolio of accounting projects is a feat that is not every accounting practice’s cup of tea. For this Northamptonshire-based accounting practice, their diverse portfolio of clients included the likes of sports, construction, and charitable trusts.
Over the years, the firm developed a strong reputation for its ability to handle complex and time-sensitive projects, with an ever-growing and satisfied client base.

Managing a diverse client portfolio

Handling complex reporting needs and audit engagements

Reliance on core-team for executing said client accounts

What’s in store in this case study

AcoBloom was hired to improve charity accounting and compliance, highlighting key actions and measurable gains in efficiency, accuracy, and client trust.

Resolved complex charity accounting issues

Redesigned processes and systems

Streamlined workflows with specialized tools

Improved accuracy, efficiency, and client confidence

Improved turnaround times on charity engagements

Strengthened compliance with charity SORP requirements

Challenges faced by the client

  • Reliance on manual Excel frameworks for account preparation
  • Limited internal expertise in charity-specific fund accounting
  • Disorganisation and inconsistency within Excel working papers
  • Reconciliation of incomplete and inconsistent prior-year data
  • Complex bifurcation of donations and diverse income streams
  • Risk of non-compliance with charity SORP and statutory requirements
  • Tight deadlines aligned with statutory filing and audit schedules

Services Offered

Conducted In-depth Research and Process Assessment
Reviewed customer profiles and software requirements to identify workflow bottlenecks and define a clear digital transition plan.

Optimized and Standardised Working Papers
Standardised Excel working papers, maintained regular communication, and provided technical guidance on charity compliance to strengthen internal capability and confidence.

Implemented Charity Accounting via IRIS Software
Migrated accounts into IRIS Accounts Production, ensuring charity SORP compliance, accurate fund allocation, and full reconciliation.

Executed Data Validation and Error Resolution
Raised targeted queries, resolved legacy discrepancies, and corrected missing prior-year data to strengthen financial accuracy.

Provided Proactive Communication and Advisory Support
Migrated accounts into IRIS Accounts Production, ensuring charity SORP compliance, accurate fund allocation, and full reconciliation.

Delivered Seamless Multi-Software Support
Coordinated workflows across the firm’s tax and accounting systems to ensure timely delivery and seamless service continuity.

Key Outcomes

Gained automated and streamlined charity accounting processes

Strengthened in-house knowledge and technical expertise

Reduced operational costs through efficient workflows

Increased confidence in managing complex charity compliance

Freed up internal resources to focus on higher-value, core activities

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