Finance Systems Support
Finance Systems Support
We offer expert support via phone, remote access, consultancy visits, and a dedicated Bursar support service. Our experienced team has worked in schools and understands your environment. There are no tiered support lines—calls go straight to our specialists, giving schools confidence in fast, effective help, no matter the issue. Most problems are resolved over the phone or remotely. If escalation is needed—to ESS, Arbor, Bromcom, or our Technical Team—we stay with you until it’s resolved. We also offer a comprehensive training programme to support your ongoing development. Meet the FMS Team (SchoolsWeb)
PFM Guidance
This page supports schools in managing private funds and staying compliant with reporting standards. It includes year-end checklists, PFM training webinar recordings, upgrade and reconciliation instructions, guidance on linking Parentmail and ParentPay, SIMS report definitions, student data management, Gift Aid scheduling, and ABC module updates.
Arbor Finance Guidance
The ICT Schools Team is a fully accredited support partner. This section provides a variety of guidance for schools using Abror Finance.
Bromcom Finance Guidance
The ICT Schools Team is a fully accredited support partner. This section provides a variety of guidance for schools using Bromcom Finance.
FMS Maintained School Guidance
This page provides support for Buckinghamshire schools using FMS. It includes tutorials for key tasks, guidance on eProcurement and income receipts, tips for efficient operations, and resources for reviewing the chart of accounts and cost centres. Designed to help finance teams optimise FMS use and stay compliant with financial procedures.
FMS Academy Guidance
This section provides financial management support for academies in Buckinghamshire using FMS. It covers accounts receivable and payable, asset management, Making Tax Digital with FMS6, EFSA ledger code updates, and end-of-year procedures. Part of the SchoolsWeb portal, it brings together resources from the ICT Schools Team and Finance Systems Support Team to help academies stay compliant and run efficiently.