Gavin Butterworth

Partner

Gavin is a Chartered Accountant and a partner at Butterworth Barlow. He provides valuable insights and advice to clients across various sectors on business and tax issues.

Gavin’s career began at a local greengrocers, which laid the foundation for his strong work ethic and dedication.

In his spare time, Gavin enjoys running, skiing (though not expertly), and immersing himself in crime fiction novels.

Fun fact: Gavin once showcased his strategic skills by winning a 100-person poker tournament in Las Vegas.

Gavin Butterworth

Insights

HMRC launches consultation for mandatory Direct Debit VAT and PAYE payments

July 9, 2026

HMRC is currently consulting on proposals that could make Direct Debit the mandatory payment method for VAT and PAYE liabilities…

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Paying tax as you earn it: The proposal that could reshape Self Assessment

July 2, 2026

Anyone subject to the UK’s Self Assessment system knows the rhythm by now. Income is earned across the tax year…

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Accepting cryptocurrency as payment – The tax implications for UK SMEs

June 25, 2026

One in five of the UK’s top SMEs is already seeing customer demand for cryptocurrency payments, according to a recent…

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