Jan Charlesworth

Partner, Audit and Assurance

Jan is a Partner in the audit department and has been an integral part of the firm’s listed audit sector, with a specialised portfolio of clients in the retail, energy (renewables, oil, and gas), pharma/life sciences and tech sectors. He is a specialist in both IFRS reporting and UK GAAP and enjoys advising and guiding clients through complex technical matters.

Jan joined Gravita in 2020 after 15 years at a Top 5 audit firm where as an extended part of his role he headed up their People Team in audit and specialised in the Real Estate sector. In 2021, Jan was recognised as part of the team that won the ‘Accounting Excellence Specialist’ team of the year, for the team’s services as auditors to small-cap companies listed on AIM.

Jan ensures key milestones are met during the audit delivery, and places emphasis on team communication to mitigate any roadblocks. Jan is committed on delivering value to clients throughout their journey with Gravita, from initial contact meetings to producing key insights in the audit conclusions report, he always aims to exceed client expectations.

When Jan’s not working, he enjoys supporting Barnsley Football Club, both home and away, and spending time at home with his family.

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Budget 2025: Foreword

27th November 2025
Written by: Thomas Adcock
It feels like we waited a long time for this one – a very long time.  When it arrived, a little bit earlier than scheduled following someone pressing the wrong button at the OBR –...
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Budget 2025: Employment taxes

27th November 2025
 
Salary Sacrifice pensions The government will charge employer and employee National Insurance (NI) on pension contributions above £2,000 per annum made via salary sacrifice. This will take effect from 6th April 2029. In a salary...
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Budget 2025: Savings and investments

27th November 2025
 
ISAs The annual ISA limit of £20,000 remains unchanged, but the way in which you can save is not. From April 2027, the cash ISA limit will be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 (unless you...
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Budget 2025: Property taxes

27th November 2025
 
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings – out of time claims for relief From Royal Assent to the Finance Bill, the law will be changed so that claims for relief from ATED will be able to...
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Budget 2025: Income Tax

27th November 2025
 
Winter Fuel Payments From April 2026, pensioners whose total income is over £35,000 will have their Winter Fuel Payment (or pension age winter heating payment) clawed back via PAYE at a rate of roughly £17...
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Budget 2025: Transport

27th November 2025
 
Fuel Duty: 2026-27 main rates The temporary 5p duty cut will be extended for a further five months to September 2026, and then reversed by 1p on 1st September 2026, 2p on 1st December 2026...
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