We value relationships above all else.
With hundreds of experienced and talented team members with a wide range of specialisms, we’re always on hand to give clear, calm and expert advice.
And once a client walks through any of our doors, they enter a world of opportunity, expertise and potential, providing the South West with access to large firm expertise underpinned by local knowledge.
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Lowton Stud Showjumpers case study
Client Story – Lowton Stud Showjumpers When the Bratt family trio wanted to start up a Stud and showjumping business in Devon, the Westcotts team were on hand to support their journey. In 2019, daughter Alex Bratt was looking to turn her wealth of experience in producing showjumping horses for sport and sale, into her
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Forest Glade Holiday Park
Client Story – Forest Glade Holiday Park The Westcotts team, led by Mandy French (Partner at Westcotts) have been providing accountancy support to the Forest Glade Holiday Park family business for over five years. From preparing partnership accounts and personal tax returns to helping with grant funding during Covid-19, Mandy has always been at the
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S&B Cinemas
Client Spotlight – S&B Cinemas In 2022, Pat and Beryl Scott, the Directors of S&B Cinemas, added a third venue to their repertoire with the official opening of the Avenue Cinema in Minehead. Having dreamt of owning a cinema since he was a child, Pat was able to realise his dream for the third time,
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Kids in Action
Client Story – Kids in Action Westcotts have been looking after Kids in Action for more than two years, and previously Ellie’s Haven for over a decade, prior to their merger. The Westcotts team supported Ellie’s Haven with their accountancy needs since the charity was formed in 2007 including systems implementation, VAT reclaim on the
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We spend time getting to know our clients so that we can offer them the right advice and help them to flourish
With over 300 team members including 34 partners and 7 directors, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Some have backgrounds in major international accounting firms, others are drawn from other leading regional firms, and of course, we have our own home grown talent too.
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Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever
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Insights
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Westcotts Charity Fundraiser
Westcotts Charity Fundraiser in support of Keep me Close Westcotts welcomes you to join us for an evening of entertainment at our Charity Fundraiser Game Show Night, in support of Keep Me Close – Plymouth Hospitals Charity who keep parents housed close to their babies, in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Held at the Boringdon
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Understanding the shifting timeline for payrolling Benefits in Kind
Understanding the shifting timeline for payrolling Benefits in Kind The Government’s October 2024 budget confirmed it would become mandatory to payroll all benefits in kind (BIKs) from April 2026. However, in April 2025, HMRC announced this mandate will now come into effect from 6 April 2027, giving employers an extra year to prepare for this
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Westcotts ranked in Sunday Times’ Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for third year in a row
Westcotts ranked in Sunday Times’ Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for third year in a row Westcotts, a leading South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has been ranked in the Sunday Times’ Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 – the third year in a row they have appeared in the prestigious list. This year
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Five common mistakes small businesses make… and how to avoid them
Five common mistakes small businesses make… and how to avoid them SMEs (small and medium entities) account for more than half of all wealth generated by the UK private sector and over 60% of employment. They are therefore the backbone of wealth generation in this country. But they (and especially the smaller businesses in the
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UK Tax Treatment of International Exporting: A Focus on the USA
UK Tax Treatment of International Exporting: A Focus on the USA Exporting goods from the UK to international markets, including the USA, involves navigating a complex landscape of tax regulations. A challenge at the best of times but a potentially mindboggling one in the current climate of uncertainty. Nevertheless, understanding these rules is crucial for
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Westcotts invites charities to share insights in new regional survey
Westcotts invites charities to share insights in new regional survey Westcotts has launched a major new survey aimed at gaining important insights into the challenges and opportunities currently facing charities across the South West. The Westcotts Charity Sector Insights Survey marks the first initiative of its kind by the firm and forms part of Westcotts’
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Two promoted to partner at Westcotts Plymouth office
Two promoted to partner at Westcotts Plymouth office Westcotts is delighted to announce that Sean Bolter and Matthew Keane have been promoted from Director to Partner in the Plymouth office. Sean Bolter has worked in the Westcotts Plymouth office for nine years, starting in corporate tax before working his way up to his recent promotion
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What taxpayers need to know
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – What taxpayers need to know Making Tax Digital (MTD) is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in recent years. It is part of HMRC’s long-term plan to modernise tax administration, making it easier for individuals and businesses to keep on top of their
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