Team - James Cope

James Cope

James Cope

Manager, Audit

James joined Gravita’s Oxford team back in 2018 and became ACA qualified in 2022. As an Audit Manager, he works across a wide variety of clients and sectors, ranging from charities, academies and solicitors to small, medium and large companies.

He brings experience in everything from independent examinations and grant audits to SRA and statutory audits. James works closely with clients in the manufacturing space, particularly those operating in the medical and nuclear energy sectors. His clients include companies producing flu and COVID tests, orthopaedic implants, those supporting nuclear development and fast-moving software companies.

James is known for being approachable, detail-focused and always up for making the audit process as smooth and straightforward as possible.

Services

Sectors

Technology Education Industrial and Manufacturing Charity

Locations

A Guide to Charity Reserves

A guide to charity reserves

6th July 2026
Written by: Alison Godfrey
This guide is designed to help trustees gain a better understanding of charity reserves and the importance of their reserves policy. Trustees are required to act in the best interests of the charity and their...
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A guide to the role of a charity trustee

6th July 2026
Written by: Alison Godfrey
Being a charity trustee can be really rewarding. It is a great way to use your skills and experience to support a worthy cause. Whilst the desire to give something back is a great starting...
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A guide to legal structures for social enterprises

6th July 2026
Written by: Alison Godfrey
When setting up a social enterprise one of the first things you need to consider is the legal structure through which you will operate. The legal structure will dictate fundamental aspects of how your organisation...
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A guide to setting up a charity

6th July 2026
Written by: Alison Godfrey
This guide is a brief overview of the steps involved in setting up a charity. More detailed information is available on the Charity Commission website. Should you have any questions or would like any advice...
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Award-winning charity accountants, Godfrey Wilson, joins Gravita

6th July 2026
 
Gravita is proud to welcome this exceptional team alongside a remarkable portfolio of more than 600 charities and organisations, bolstering our presence in the South West and strengthening expertise in the not for profit sector....
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Interim Profits in CET1: What MiFID Investment Firms Need to Know

3rd July 2026
Written by: Jade Quaintance
Maintaining a strong capital position is fundamental for MiFID investment firms, not only to meet regulatory requirements, but to support long-term resilience and confidence. One area that frequently prompts discussion is how interim profits are...
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Pillar 2: Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax Registration requirements

30th June 2026
Written by: Nikhil Oza
Companies with 31st December 2024 year-ends falling within...
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Tronc and payroll in the hospitality sector

17th June 2026
Written by: Jaspreet Bassi
The handling of tips, gratuities, and service charges in the hospitality sector has undergone significant reform since October 2024. For employers, this has not simply introduced new rules but has materially increased both the complexity of compliance...
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