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Joseph Brewer

Joseph Brewer

Partner, Audit and Assurance

Joseph Brewer is an Audit Partner at Gravita, working with listed and growing businesses, investment companies and international groups. He specialises in audit and financial reporting, with experience in complex group structures, investment valuation, impairment and other areas requiring significant accounting judgement.

Joseph joined Gravita in 2022, having previously spent 13 years with a Top 20 accountancy firm. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds the ACCA Diploma in IFRS, with significant experience in IFRS reporting, listed company audits and complex international groups.

Joseph’s key sector experience includes:

  • AQSE and AIM listed companies
  • Investment Companies
  • Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals
  • Natural Resources and Energy Transition
  • Technology

He has expertise working with listed businesses, investment companies and international groups where complex transactions, valuations and financial reporting judgements can create additional challenges. His approach combines strong technical accounting and audit expertise with a practical understanding of the business and commercial context behind the numbers. He also has a keen interest in how technology, data and AI are changing businesses across different sectors and how they can enhance the quality and effectiveness of audit.

Joseph believes a good audit relationship should extend well beyond the year end process. He stays close to his clients throughout the year, giving CFOs and finance teams access to senior advice when issues arise and helping them address complex accounting, valuation and reporting matters early. His aim is to make the audit process as straightforward as possible while maintaining the challenge and professional scepticism expected of a high quality auditor.

Recognised in the Accountancy Age Top 35 Under 35 awards in 2021, Joseph combines technical expertise with a pragmatic and commercial approach. He enjoys working with ambitious management teams and boards, understanding what matters to their businesses and building long term relationships based on responsiveness, challenge and trust.

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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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FRS 102 lease

FRS 102 leases for restaurants: What the 2026 accounting changes mean for your hospitality business

27th August 2026
Written by: Joseph Brewer
For restaurants, cafés, pubs and quick-service operators, the 2026 FRS 102 lease accounting changes are not just a technical accounting update. They could reshape reported debt, EBITDA, banking covenant calculations and investor conversations. With many...
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Does my UK subsidiary need an audit? UK audit requirements and exemptions explained

13th August 2026
Written by: Joseph Brewer
Many UK subsidiaries assume they qualify for audit exemption because they are relatively small. However, UK rules often require companies to consider not only the subsidiary itself, but also the size and nature of the...
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IFRS 18: What the new Financial Statement Presentation Standard means for UK businesses

31st July 2026
Written by: Joseph Brewer
The presentation of IFRS financial statements is set for its biggest change in a generation. For accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, UK-adopted IFRS reporters will be required to adopt IFRS 18 Presentation...
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Late payment rules

New UK late payment rules: What large businesses need to know about paying SME suppliers

29th July 2026
Written by: Joseph Brewer
The UK Government is increasing its focus on late payment practices, with significant reforms proposed that could materially affect how large businesses manage supplier relationships, procurement processes and working capital. For many organisations, payment terms...
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How Gravita supports businesses at the forefront of the energy transition

21st April 2026
Written by: Joseph Brewer
In this article, Joseph Brewer, a partner in our Natural Resources and Energy Transition audit team, reviews how Gravita supports an exciting and innovative client base driving the energy transition.   The global energy transition...
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Understanding IFRS 18 and its impact on smaller AIM listed companies

8th May 2025
Written by: Joseph Brewer
IFRS 18 hasn't yet been endorsed in the UK, but it's expected to apply from 1st January 2027. To meet the requirements, you'll also need to prepare comparative figures ahead of that date.
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