For well over a century, Critchleys has been recognised as one of the leading accountancy firms in Oxfordshire, working with individuals, businesses and charities. Today marks an exciting milestone in our history as we announce that Critchleys has joined forces with Gravita, the top 30 accountancy firm for growth businesses.
Critchleys has found kindred spirits in Gravita, a firm that shares the same values in its 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.
Over recent years, Critchleys’ reputation means we have attracted clients further afield. Becoming part of a national firm will help us to continue on that path of becoming one of the leading accountancy firms in the charity and education sectors. Gravita’s passion for supporting growth businesses and also specialising in some of our key sectors, namely charities, education and life sciences, just reiterates that we are the perfect combination.
Robert Kirtland, Senior Partner at Critchleys said: “Choosing a partner who really understands our approach and the value we bring to clients was at the heart of our decision to partner with Gravita. I am confident that, as part of Gravita, our teams will continue to flourish and deliver exceptional services to clients in Oxford and the wider region. As the accountancy sector evolves at pace, Gravita’s tech-enabled approach will allow us to continue to grow while maintaining the culture that has driven our success to date. In Gravita, we have found kindred spirits who share our vision for the future.
Gravita’s CEO, Caroline Plumb said: “From our earliest conversations, it was clear 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."
Together with Gravita, we will work towards our joint mission to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accountancy firm for established SMEs, always with our valued clients and team at the heart of the business. To read more about this exciting news, please click here.