Team - Jean-Francois Lefort

Jean-Francois Lefort

Jean-Francois Lefort

Partner, Audit and Assurance

Expertise

Accounting , Audit, Tax, Compliance and Advisory services

Specialist sector knowledge

Property, Hospitality, Retail, Media, Service Sector, Family Investment Companies and Trusts.

Having previously worked in a medium sized firm in London’s West End, Jean-Francois became part of Gravita in 2015. Jean-Francois is both a Chartered Accountant and Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant, he deals with all aspects of compliance and advisory relating to private clients, high net worth individuals, owner managed businesses and large enterprises. Jean-Francois has built trusted and professional relationship with his clients spanning nearly over 25 years. For Jean-Francois no two days are the same, he might advise on a complex accounting property transaction in the morning, help a private client with a tax matter at lunchtime and attend an audit client meeting in the afternoon.

Away from work, Jean-Francois is a keen sports enthusiast whether watching or playing. He enjoys travelling and supporting his team at the “theatre of dreams”.

Services

Sectors

Property Professional and Business Services Industrial and Manufacturing

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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