Robert Kirtland

Robert Kirtland

Partner, Audit and Assurance

Robert specialises in advising charities, businesses and families. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Robert’s client portfolio is charity-focused, and he has an in-depth understanding of the issues that charities face. Robert provides expert, commercially-focused advice, which is now as important in the voluntary sector as it is in business.

Robert has held a number of voluntary charity positions including: Treasurer of the Dorchester Abbey appeal which raised over £4m, and Trustee of Charity Centre Oxford. He is also a Governor of Oxford Brookes University.

Robert has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire.

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Tax UK Budget Insights

Autumn Budget 2026: UK tax changes to prepare for now

17th September 2026

Written by: Ashley Stoller

Another Budget is approaching, which means another round of speculation. Pensions, property, inheritance tax. Everyone has a prediction, and usually a fairly compelling reason why you should be worried about it. But before we get...

Tax UK Budget Insights

Autumn Budget 2026: What could it mean for business tax?

17th September 2026

Written by: Ian Timms

As we approach the Autumn Budget, businesses are unfortunately once again assessing where the Chancellor may look to raise revenue. While major headline tax rises are always possible, recent Budgets have shown that governments often...

UK Budget Insights

Autumn Budget 2026: What could it mean for your personal tax?

15th September 2026

Written by: Michaela Lamb

As is tradition here at Gravita, we do like to think about what the contents of an upcoming Budget might be. Again, this government have been rather less loose lipped about what they are planning...

Tax UK Budget Insights

Autumn Budget 2026: The hidden cost of frozen tax thresholds

15th September 2026

Written by: Ashley Stoller

With the Budget approaching, the annual guessing game is getting going. What will go up? What might disappear? And should we all be doing something before the Chancellor stands up? But while everyone watches for...

Outsourcing

When should a business appoint a Finance Director?

11th September 2026

Written by: Tanveer Mahtab-Ahmed

Many business owners assume a Finance Director (FD) is something only larger companies need. In reality, you don’t have to be a large organisation to benefit from senior financial expertise. As your business grows, financial...

Audit

FRS 102 debt modifications: Common accounting pitfalls and what finance teams need to know

10th September 2026

Written by: Joseph Brewer

In an environment of higher borrowing costs, refinancing activity and evolving lender relationships, many businesses are renegotiating their debt arrangements. Whether a company secures an extension to its repayment schedule, amends interest terms, capitalises interest...

Business Audit

Fraud in Business: Understanding employee fraud

9th September 2026

Written by: Jade Quaintance

Payroll

Payroll myths busted: Separating fact from fiction

8th September 2026

Payroll affects every business, yet it’s one of the areas most commonly surrounded by misconceptions. From tax codes and expenses to redundancy payments and starter processes, there are plenty of payroll myths that can lead...