Team - Richard Durell

Richard Durell

Richard Durell

Partner, Accounts

Richard is an experienced business adviser and specialises in advice and compliance for owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups within property, leisure and hospitality and e-commerce. He is a qualified chartered accountant and has worked in professional services firms for almost his whole career, spanning over 20 years.

Richard is a naturally curious accountant and business adviser, and he likes to get to know his clients well in order to offer them comprehensive and proactive advice. He works with many different types of businesses and individuals, enjoying the ability to offer the right support for wherever they are in their life or business journey.

Richard also heads up Gravita’s in-house Company Secretarial team which deals with all the increasingly complex and often onerous aspects of statutory compliance. He is also heavily involved on internal staff matters
In his spare time Richard enjoys spoiling a long walk by swinging a golf club, far too many times.

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Insights written by Richard Durell

Update on Companies House WebFiling security issue

25th March 2026
Written by: Richard Durell
Companies House has recently issued an update on a security issue affecting its WebFiling service. While the situation has understandably caused concern, the latest guidance provides helpful clarity on what happened and how it has...
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Are you ready for mandatory Companies House identity verification? What business owners need to know

28th May 2025
Written by: Richard Durell
From Autumn 2025, all company directors, People with Significant Control (PSCs), and those filing documents on behalf of UK companies will need to verify their identity with Companies House.
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Your guide to company secretarial services and business registration in the UK

16th April 2025
Written by: Richard Durell
If you're starting or managing a company in the UK, it's crucial to understand company secretarial services and the registration process.
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