Critchleys accountants joins challenger firm, Gravita

Published on:  20 October 2024

Critchleys accountants joins Gravita, who are transforming how growth businesses in the UK receive accounting services

For well over a century, Critchleys has been recognised as one of the leading accountancy firms in Oxford, working with individuals, businesses and charities. Critchleys has found kindred spirits in Gravita, and as a top 40 accountancy firm, we share the same values in our approach to people: caring for the team and clients, and always looking to build long-term relationships. The whole of the Critchleys team is delighted to be joining Gravita.

Our passion for supporting growth businesses and also specialising in some of Critchleys key sectors just reiterates that we are the perfect combination, particularly within charities, education and life sciences.

To speak to one of the experts in our Oxford office, email us at hellooxford@gravita.com or call us on 01865 261100.

Just like us, they love working with innovative businesses and are committed to providing exceptional, hands-on services to help their clients grow; the perfect combination. Our team are well-equipped to offer sound advice with precision and agility, using digital solutions to stay streamlined and be the firm of choice for businesses and the people around them.

Robert Kirtland, Senior Partner at Critchleys
Joining forces with Oxford

Gravita’s ambition is to pioneer the next generation of accountancy firms, embrace technology to deliver for clients, drive efficiency and be a leading employer for our people. This partnership with Critchleys marks a key milestone in this growth journey. Our tech-enabled proposition ensures that UK businesses and entrepreneurs are given efficient solutions to complex business challenges.

 

Now that we’re one firm, our focus is to work with our clients and ensure that they continue to thrive. Our clients benefit from having access to a wide array of experts that Gravita brings, now that we’re partnered with Critchleys accountants.

We’re building a team known for our values-driven culture and consistent excellence to support businesses and the people around them with any financial worries, ranging from support with resourcing to incredibly complex business challenges. Clients will benefit from access to a full-service firm with trusted, high calibre specialists all under one brand offering audit, tax, accounts, financial outsourcing, payroll and advisory.

It was clear from the beginning that the team at Critchleys are exceptional and well respected by clients. Both firms share the view that investing in people is paramount to long-term success, and we’re focused on offering a platform to take team training, development and overall employee experience to the next level. We’re also delighted to establish a presence in Oxfordshire, with its innovative growth businesses and expertise in life sciences and emerging technologies. We are incredibly excited about this partnership and warmly welcome the team and its clients to Gravita.

Caroline Plumb, CEO at Gravita
What services can I expect?

We offer a full range of services all under one roof which makes things much easier for clients. Critchley’s audit, accounting and tax team will be joining Gravita, meaning we now have some of the most talented people in the industry together at one firm. This additional resource means we can spend even more time looking after our clients and people, who we couldn’t exist without, and offer specialists in a range of sectors, including charitieseducation and life sciences.

 

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Should you have any questions, or want to stay up to date with the team, events and any changes affecting you and your business, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@gravita.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and X.
You can read more about the Critchleys partnership in our blog post. Alternatively, visit our Oxford office page.

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