Team - Jonathan Newbound

Jonathan Newbound

Jonathan Newbound

Manager, Audit

Jonathan is a Manager specialising in charities and not-for-profit organisations, with extensive experience supporting a diverse range of organisations across the sector.

Jonathan joined Gravita Godfrey Wilson in 2023 as an Audit Manager, bringing with him more than a decade of experience working with charity and non-profit clients. He trained with a small accountancy practice in Bath before joining Monahans in 2010 as a newly qualified Chartered Accountant. There, he developed a specialism in the not-for-profit sector and became an Audit Manager in 2014.

Throughout his career, Jonathan has worked with a broad range of organisations, from small unincorporated charities to larger charities, academy schools, registered social landlords and pension schemes. In recognition of his expertise, he achieved the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting in 2019.

At Gravita Godfrey Wilson, Jonathan supports charities and not-for-profit organisations with audit and assurance services, taking a practical and collaborative approach to helping clients meet their reporting requirements and strengthen their financial governance.

Before becoming an accountant, Jon studied French and History at the University of Warwick, bringing strong analytical and communication skills to his work with clients.

Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys building Lego with his two boys, spending time with his family at National Trust properties and serving as a governor at his children’s school.

Services

Accounting Services for Charities & NFP Audit Advisory Services for Charities & NFP

Sectors

Education Charity

Locations

Bristol Office

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Fraud in Business: Understanding employee fraud

9th September 2026
Written by: Jade Quaintance
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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...
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