Matthew Bracher

Matthew Bracher

Regional Lead Partner

Matt’s career has focused on the Bristol business community for the last 30 years.  After working for a large local practice and a ‘top 10’ firm, Matt joined Gravita to utilise his skills in advising small and medium sized businesses in all aspects of business, accounting and tax.  Matt has specialist knowledge in a number of business sectors, including professional practices in relation to which he used to sit on the ICAEW’s Solicitors’ Group Committee.

Matt has overall responsibility for the Bristol offices, in addition to acting as the Regional Lead Partner for the South West.

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Charity

Gravita charity bulletin – Q1 2026

21st January 2026

We’re pleased to introduce the Gravita charity bulletin – a new audit and accounting quarterly update for trustees, finance leaders and senior teams across the charity sector. Charities are operating in an increasingly difficult environment. Regulatory change, public...

Outsourcing

Why the FRS 102 amendments mark a tipping point in the evolution from bookkeeping led finance to fully outsourced finance

21st January 2026

Written by: Tanveer Mahtab-Ahmed

For many UK SMEs, the finance operating model has remained consistent for years. A trusted bookkeeper maintains accurate records, VAT returns are submitted on time, and the accountant steps in at year‑end to prepare statutory...

Digital assets

How the FCA cryptocurrency gateway will work in practice

19th January 2026

Written by: Daniel Howarth

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new detail on how its cryptocurrency gateway will operate under the UK’s forthcoming cryptoasset regulatory regime. The FCA has provided important clarity for cryptoasset firms preparing for authorisation...

Outsourcing

How modern outsourced accounting really works

19th January 2026

Written by: Tanveer Mahtab-Ahmed

Outsourced accounting has evolved significantly over the past decade. Cloud platforms, real time data and secure digital access mean finance teams no longer need to sit in the same office to work closely together. Yet...

Payroll

What you need to know about registering for payrolling benefits

19th January 2026

Written by: Rebecca Aimey

As we approach the start of a new tax year, it’s a great opportunity to review how employee benefits are managed on your payroll. One option many employers are choosing is payrolling benefits, a government...

VAT

Packaging, hot food and VAT. What the Morrisons case means for food retailers and takeaway businesses

16th January 2026

Written by: David Gage

HMRC has once again demonstrated its willingness to challenge the VAT treatment of hot takeaway food, as illustrated by the recent Tribunal decision in WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd v HMRC. For food retailers and takeaway...