Team - Scott Carney

Scott Carney

Scott Carney

Associate Director, Outsourcing

As a performance-driven CGMA Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years’ experience, Scott brings deep expertise in financial and management reporting to businesses looking to scale with clarity and control. Over an 18-year career with Gravita, Scott has become a trusted adviser to ambitious organisations, particularly those seeking to strengthen their managed business services functions and build finance operations that unlock real commercial insight.

Specialising in delivering real-time, relevant and reliable financial information, Scott leads high-performing teams that give business owners confidence in their numbers and the visibility they need to make smarter decisions. With a strong track record in developing KPIs that spotlight the drivers of growth, Scott enables leaders to focus on what matters most.

Scott is an expert in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and combines technical rigour with a pragmatic, collaborative approach. As a CGMA Chartered Accountant and Xero-certified advisor, he partners closely with clients to streamline processes, enhance reporting quality and build future-fit financial frameworks.

Scott’s sector experience spans media and creative, property, industrial and manufacturing. Allowing him to support dynamic businesses across the UK with the insight, structure and financial stewardship they need to thrive.

Services

Sectors

Property Media and Creative Industrial and Manufacturing

Locations

Getting income recognition right under SORP 2026

22nd October 2026
Written by: Dougal Howard
The updates to FRS 102 and the Charities SORP introduce the most significant changes to charity income recognition in over a decade. The revisions to the framework of recognition move away from the familiar ‘entitlement,...
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Workplace sexual harassment laws are changing is your business ready
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Workplace sexual harassment laws are changing: is your business ready?

21st October 2026
Written by: Valli Kalluri​
Is your business ready for the upcoming changes to workplace harassment laws? From 30th October 2026, employers will have greater responsibilities when it comes to preventing harassment, including harassment by customers, clients and other third...
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When do you need a share valuation

When do you need a share valuation?

20th October 2026
Written by: Dan Rose
Do you know what your shares are actually worth? It’s a question many business owners don’t think about until they’re preparing to sell, but there are plenty of other situations where knowing their value is...
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What the Bolt VAT case means for digital platforms

20th October 2026
Written by: Ashraf Cuerdo
The litigation involving Bolt Services UK Limited has become one of the most significant recent VAT cases for platform businesses. While the dispute concerned the VAT treatment of ride-hailing services and the application of the...
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Pre-revenue accounting: Getting your start-up's finances right from day one

Pre-revenue accounting: Getting your start-up’s finances right from day one

13th October 2026
Written by: Jenny Cessini
When you’re starting a business, there’s a lot to think about. From developing your idea to finding your first customers, accounting might not be at the top of your to-do list. But some of the...
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Starting a business Why the right foundations matter from day one

Starting a business? Why the right foundations matter from day one

13th October 2026
Written by: Jen Sewell
Starting a business is exciting. Whether you’re launching a new venture or bringing an innovative idea to market, there is plenty to think about beyond simply the concept.  The decisions you make in the early...
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Minerva Research Labs VAT case shows why marketing matters

13th October 2026
Written by: Ashraf Cuerdo
The recent Minerva Research Labs Limited v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 1320 (TC) decision is a reminder that when determining the VAT liability of food- and drink-related products, it is not always enough that something is...
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Could pharmaceutical pricing schemes lead to VAT repayments? The Boehringer case

13th October 2026
Written by: Sandy Cochrane
The ongoing Boehringer litigation is one of the most significant VAT developments affecting the pharmaceutical sector in recent years. While the dispute focuses on pharmaceutical pricing schemes, the wider significance lies in whether mandatory payments...
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