Team - Claire Barnes

Claire is an ACA-qualified Audit Partner who combines strong technical capability with a clear, relationship-led approach to help clients achieve their goals. As the principal contact for her portfolio, she delivers comprehensive audit and accounting services to a diverse range of businesses.

Her expertise spans multiple sectors with a particular focus on financial services, media and creative industries, and technology. She has deep experience in complex group structures, FCA-regulated entities, listed businesses and specialist disclosure requirements. Skilled in both UK GAAP and IFRS, she leads statutory audits that are efficient, well-structured and commercially focused.

Beyond audit, Claire supports clients with advisory engagements including due diligence, forensic investigations and valuations. Her background also includes experience working in industry, giving her a practical understanding of how finance functions operate.

With more than 10 years’ experience, she takes an active role in developing Gravita’s people and culture, delivering technical training, mentoring teams and drawing on her previous career as a qualified teacher.