Careers at Westcotts

Westcotts is one of the South West’s leading independent accountancy and business advisory firms, with a talented and friendly team of over 300 working across Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire.

For over 25 years we have been part of the Investors in People programme and we are proud to hold their Gold accreditation. Our most recent assessment described us as an employer of choice, with a strong focus on support, wellbeing and teamwork.

We offer:

  • Ongoing training and development, including weekly sessions and formal qualifications such as AAT, ACA and ACCA
  • A focus on wellbeing that covers physical, mental, financial and social health
  • Hybrid working that supports flexibility while ensuring excellent client service
  • Clear opportunities for progression, with many of our current Partners having started their careers with us as trainees. Read about Matt Keane’s journey here.
  • A lively calendar of social events across our offices and firmwide gatherings

At Westcotts, you’ll find a place to grow, feel supported and enjoy the balance between work and life in the South West.

Important information for recruitment agents & consultants

We have a preferred supplier list of recruitment agents that we have agreed terms with. If you would like to agree terms of business with us, please email jobs@westcotts.uk. We ask that all agencies (regardless of whether they are on our preferred supplier list or not) refrain from emailing, writing or telephoning team members or Partners directly. A candidate will only be recognised as being introduced to us if they have been uploaded to our Recruitment portal. Candidates emailed or introduced through other team members or Partners will not be recognised as authorised introductions.

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Our people are at the heart of Westcotts. We know that a fulfilling career goes hand in hand with a healthy work-life balance, so we encourage our team to make time for the things that inspire them.

Numbers by day, Morris dancing by night – Elaine knows how to keep things in perfect rhythm.

When she’s not keeping payrolls in perfect order, Liz can be found swimming in open waters across the South West.

Important information for recruitment agents & consultants

We use a number of methods to recruit the best people including using recruitment agencies to assist us on some roles although we will not use agencies for all of our vacancies.

We have a preferred supplier list of recruitment agents that we have agreed terms with and who have agreed to our terms of business. We will also only deal with agents who are on this list. If you would like to discuss your terms of business please email jobs@westcotts.uk.

We ask that all agencies (regardless of whether they are on our preferred supplier list or not) refrain from emailing, writing or telephoning staff or partners direct. All discussions or correspondence regarding recruitment must be with the Head of Human Resources in the first instance by email at jobs@westcotts.uk or by phone on 01392 288555.

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