Take the stress out of MAT financial management
Managing finances for a trust is no easy feat - but we’re here to change that. Introducing a smarter, more connected way to manage finances across all your academies - scalable, secure, and stress-free.
MAT software trusted by 1,000+ institutions
We partner with over a thousand single and multi-academy trusts, ranging from the largest to the smallest in England. Our MAT software serves as the foundation for their daily operations.
Why choose our financial software for multi-academy trusts?
Managing a growing MAT’s finances shouldn’t be a headache. Whether you’re onboarding new schools or managing an established trust, our cloud-based solution is built to make financial management easy at every level.
We get that every trust has its own needs, which is why we work with you to create a solution tailored just for you.
Scalable & flexible for growing trusts
Seamlessly onboard new academies without additional costs and scale your operations effortlessly with unlimited users.
Centralised control, maximum efficiency
Manage finances centrally for every academy within your trust, streamlining payments, reporting, and reconciliations.
Automated financial processes
Automate academy account returns and financial reporting, saving time and reducing the risk of human error.
Customisable user permissions
Maintain control with granular user permissions, ensuring the right people have access to the right data at the right time.
Real-time reporting & analytics
Generate tailored financial reports instantly for individual schools, groups, or your entire trust - so you can make informed decisions faster.
Why customers love our financial management solutions for MATs
I was confident that Access Education Finance and Budgets, which is what we used at my previous trust, would give us the tools we needed to create that same level of efficiency here.
With the introduction of Access Central Budgets, I estimate that it has saved us a day’s worth of work for our central finance team.
The previous system in place wasn’t a MAT-worthy system at all, which led the trust to carry out a full procurement exercise - and ultimately the procurement of Access Education.
Keep it simple, keep it central: Manage your trusts’ finances from one platform
Unlock more with the Access Education Suite Bundles
Simplify school management with our all-in-one software bundles - designed to streamline finances, HR, and operations while maximising your budget.
Choose from tailored bundles like Financial Focus, Thriving People, or Freedom to match your school's needs.
- One contract, one price, full flexibility
- Seamless integration & single sign-on
- Exclusive discounts & customer success support*
Get started today and transform your school’s operations.
*Discount is based on number of academies within the trust.
Your ultimate guide to compliance-ready school & trust finance
Why you need this guide
The financial leadership bar has been raised, and keeping up with the changes can feel overwhelming. From new rules on digital spending to updated frameworks and regulations, this guide breaks it all down in simple terms. It’s packed with actionable insights, tools, and tips to help you stay compliant and lead with confidence.
Top features to keep your MAT’s finances running smoothly
Cloud-based solution
Access your financial data from anywhere, anytime.
Unlimited users
Add new users without extra cost as your trust grows.
Customisable permissions
Assign specific access rights to staff across your academies for better security and flexibility.
Full integration
Integrates with your existing systems and third-party financial management tools for seamless workflows.
Dedicated support
Our customer success team is here to guide you every step of the way, from onboarding to optimisation.
Customer stories: Hear from our MAT partners
Discover valuable customer stories to support your research and purchasing decisions. Our news and case studies help you make informed choices for your school’s financial management.
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Building a financial future
Supporting Delta’s growth and management of 57 academies
Enhancing financial reporting with comprehensive support
Implementing a fully centralised finance strategy with Access Education Finance & Budgets
Take a look at our MAT-related resources
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Why is the Access Education financial management solution suited to MATs?
Balancing school autonomy and central oversight
How an education learning platform can help
Annexes & Downloadable Templates
Ready to simplify your MAT's finances?
Start your journey with the Access Education Financial Management Suite and discover how easy managing your trust’s finances can be.