James Cope

James Cope

Manager, Audit

James joined Gravita’s Oxford team back in 2018 and became ACA qualified in 2022. As an Audit Manager, he works across a wide variety of clients and sectors, ranging from charities, academies and solicitors to small, medium and large companies.

He brings experience in everything from independent examinations and grant audits to SRA and statutory audits. James works closely with clients in the manufacturing space, particularly those operating in the medical and nuclear energy sectors. His clients include companies producing flu and COVID tests, orthopaedic implants, those supporting nuclear development and fast-moving software companies.

James is known for being approachable, detail-focused and always up for making the audit process as smooth and straightforward as possible.

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Services

Audit

Sectors

Industrial and Manufacturing Charity Technology Education

Locations

Oxford Office

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Tax News and Economy

Could HMRC read your ChatGPT conversations? And would you really want them to?

13th November 2026

Written by: David Gage

The government’s Autumn Budget 2026 included proposals to modernise HMRC’s information-gathering powers, raising the possibility that conversations with AI platforms could be scrutinised during tax investigations. While this does not give HMRC unrestricted access to...

Tax News and Economy

Gravita and Santander UK present an analysis of the 2026 Autumn Budget and the economic outlook

11th November 2026

Our third consecutive event with Santander UK brought together Tax Partner, Thomas Adcock, Santander UK’s Chief Economist, Frances Haque and Head of Risk Solutions, Nathan Hutchings for an analysis of the 2026 Autumn Budget and...

VAT Charity

Could your charity be paying too much VAT or unknowingly creating a VAT liability?

10th November 2026

Written by: David Gage

A new fundraising initiative, a change in how services are delivered or a property transaction can have unexpected VAT consequences. For charities, even seemingly straightforward decisions can result in significant additional costs, missed reliefs or...

Payroll

Working in the UK for an overseas employer? Do you need a DPNI scheme?

6th November 2026

Written by: Rebecca Aimey

If you work in the UK but your employer is based overseas, you might be responsible for handling your own tax and National Insurance. This is where a Direct Payment National Insurance (DPNI) scheme comes...

Technology News and Economy

The Budget has set the direction for UK tech, now delivery must follow

5th November 2026

Written by: Tanveer Mahtab-Ahmed

The Autumn Budget has sent a clear signal about the role technology is expected to play in the UK’s future growth. Artificial intelligence, cyber security, sovereign capability, data infrastructure and regional innovation all feature prominently,...

Trade union reform: Is your business ready?

3rd November 2026

Written by: Kirsty Henderson

Never had to deal with a trade union before? That doesn’t mean your business won’t need to think about one now. With new trade union laws taking effect from 30th October 2026, employers have new...

Outsourcing Accounts

UK GAAP changes: What your business needs to know

2nd November 2026

Written by: Jen Sewell

The revised UK GAAP requirements apply to accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. Here’s what businesses need to know and how to prepare. Changes to UK accounting standards are bringing aspects of...

Tax News and Economy

How R&D tax credits can unexpectedly bring businesses into QIPs

2nd November 2026

Written by: Clare Boden

For young businesses investing in research and development, R&D tax credits can provide valuable support for growth. What may come as a surprise is that the R&D expenditure credit can also trigger quarterly instalment payments...