Building financial sustainability for Education.

Our mission is to enable education providers to achieve financial sustainability through technology, innovation, and data-driven insights.

Recognition

Sage Intacct Partner of the Year 2025

In 2025, ION was named as Sage Intacct Partner of the Year, reflecting our continuous efforts to drive innovation and success for our customers in the education sector.

Sage Intacct Industry Partner of the Year 2024

In 2024, ION was named as Sage Intacct Industry Partner of the Year for the incredible work the business has done to deliver Sage Intacct into the education sector.

This solidified our position as one of the UK's most trusted businesses.

Making an impact

Fighting for Education

In the face of chronic underfunding and under-resourcing within the education sector, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and colleges across the UK are struggling to provide quality education.

ION recognises the urgent need for innovative solutions to address these financial challenges. Our mission is to deliver transformative technologies that empower education providers to manage their finances effectively and ensure long-term sustainability.

By leveraging advanced financial management tools and strategic insights, schools can optimise resource allocation, improve budgetary controls, and drive down costs.

What our customers have to say

Our customers have lots of kind words.

  • Vicky Hayhoe, Head of Financial Services, Bury College:
    "Sage Intacct for Colleges has given us a modern, integrated environment and the flexibility to evolve."

  • Steve Etherington, Finance Manager, White Rose Academies Trust:
    "Sage Intacct for Education, implemented by ION, has revolutionised our financial management processes. We received a strong and consistent delivery from ION and look forward to our ongoing partnership."

  • Sophie Teasdale, Chief Financial Officer, St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Academy Trust:
    "We are delighted with the implementation of Sage Intacct for Education. ION’s team delivered a strong project with great expertise, and we are already seeing greater efficiencies with our modernised system."

  • Kevin Goodwin, Finance Manager, St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust:
    "The true cloud system has been transformative in boosting efficiency across multiple schools and allowing us to compile reports in minutes."

  • Ian Harris, Chief Financial Officer, South Cumbria MAT:
    "The support from ION has been exceptional, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing success. Our financial processes are now streamlined, efficient, and user-friendly."

  • Steven Dewing, Chief Finance Officer, Sapientia Education Trust:
    "I would happily provide references to other clients thinking of working with ION for Sage Intacct for Education."

  • Karen Bromage, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Delta Academies Trust:
    "We are extremely pleased with the successful implementation of Sage Intacct for Education by ION. We highly recommend it to other educational institutions."

  • Pat Mosley, Chief Financial Officer, Derby Diocesan Academy Trust:
    "The implementation of Sage Intacct for Education has totally transformed our financial operations."

  • Peter Pažitka, Director of Finance and Operations, St John the Baptist CMAT:
    "ION’s expertise and guidance throughout the implementation process made the transition seamless — we felt fully supported and in safe hands every step of the way."

  • Reyhana Sedoo, Financial Controller, Mulberry Schools Trust:
    "Implementing Sage Intacct for Education has been a game-changer for our Trust. The streamlined consolidation and automated processes have saved us countless hours."

  • Angela Blades, Head of Finance, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art:
    "The support system and support sessions have been extremely valuable. ION have listened and taken on board our challenges as if they were a member of the team."

  • Chris Vigar, Chief Financial Officer, Sherborne Multi Academy Trust:
    "ION have done so much more than help with Intacct, they feel like part of our finance team. We are very happy with the service which ION continue to provide."

  • Stephen McDonald, Associate Finance Director, Queen Alexandra College:
    "I would recommend them in any capacity in switching to a new finance system as their knowledge, experience, level of communication and willingness to help is incredible."

  • Danny Hammond, Finance Director, Lit Fibre:
    "ION have been great for us, right from the first decision to take the Intacct product, all the way through to further support and advice three and a half years later. Would definitely recommend!"

  • Trudi Parton, Financial Services Manager, Penk Valley Academy Trust:
    "The team at ION have made our transition to Sage Intacct very smooth. We feel well supported and nothing is too much trouble."

Security

Cyber Essentials

ION has achieved the Cyber Essentials security industry certification.
This was awarded after a technical review of the company’s security processes, platform, and people, the company’s workstations and successfully provided evidence and demonstrated its security compliance against different risk and threat vulnerabilities.

Quality

ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard

ION has been awarded ISO 9001, the globally recognised quality management standard.
This certification recognises the effectiveness of ION’s Quality Management System, and how this helps to ensure the delivery of excellent customer service.

The ION team has delivered 100s of successful transformation projects, with a structured and thorough project delivery framework that helps deliver high-quality solutions to our customer base.