Haines Watts Bristol and Exeter teams join Gravita

Haines Watts’ Bristol and Exeter offices will join tech-enabled accountancy firm Gravita, adding to its established office presence across London, Oxford and Essex.

The partnership will further enable the team in the South West to offer accountancy services – supported by innovative technology – to its long-term client base across sectors including tech, property, renewable energy, legal services and charitable organisations. 

Under the leadership of Matt Bracher, the Bristol and Exeter offices have enjoyed considerable growth, supporting around 2,500 local individuals and businesses across the South West region with their 95-strong team of talented professionals. 

By joining Gravita, the team can offer group, and listed audit services and other specialist tax services, such as VAT advisory, cross-border transactional advice, and wealth structuring.

Bristol’s tech sector, in particular, is one of the fastest-growing in the UK, and both the Bristol and Exeter offices have a “strong” stable of clients in this industry, which have supported the firm’s growth. 

This latest partnership is the seventh transaction since 2022, bringing Gravita’s headcount to over 500 FTE. 

Caroline Plumb OBE, CEO at Gravita, said: “The South West is home to some of the UK’s most entrepreneurial businesses. From the beginning, it has been clear that Haines Watts Western – led by Matt Bracher – sits at the heart of that ecosystem. We’re incredibly excited to support the ongoing growth of this highly talented team and its clients across the region.

“Gravita is perfectly aligned with Matt, and the wider team in a shared focus on building long-term client relationships, supporting exceptional teams, and harnessing a technology culture to improve client service. We wish the whole team a warm welcome to Gravita, and we’re thrilled that they will be part of our exciting journey as we re-imagine a new era of accounting services which prioritises our clients’ success, not just for today but also tomorrow.”

Matt Bracher, lead partner for Gravita South West said: “When the opportunity with Gravita arose, it was an easy decision for us. Gravita offers a fresh approach, enabled by technology but with its people at the core. 

“Accountancy firms need to stay ahead of the market as the industry transforms, and in Gravita we have found a partner who shares our vision. For our clients and team, it is business as usual. This collaboration will complement the work we are already doing and help us to adapt to the future as the industry evolves at pace.”