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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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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Far Frontiers Travel
Client Story – Far Frontiers Travel Far Frontiers Travel, run by Fiona Brijnath, is a bespoke travel company which offers personal travel experiences, operating from offices based in an idyllic rural setting within Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Four years ago, Fiona was looking for a local accountancy firm that was approachable, jargon free and which offered a
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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 290 team members including 36 partners and 8 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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Insights
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National Apprenticeship Week Case Study: Matt Keane
National Apprenticeship Week Case Study: Matt Keane For over a decade, Matt Keane has been an integral part of Westcotts’ talented team of accountants. His story is one of learning, growth and commitment, supported by Westcotts’ focus on providing extensive training and development opportunities right across the firm. From an entry-level position to a senior
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Top tips for employee retention and engagement
Top tips for employee retention and engagement Employee retention and engagement are essential to building a thriving workplace. Good practices can reduce turnover costs and maximise team productivity. At Westcotts, we are proud to have achieved a Gold accreditation in Investors in People—a recognition of our commitment to our employees and developing a positive work
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Westcotts hosts life-saving defibrillator at its Weston-super-Mare office
Westcotts hosts life-saving defibrillator at its Weston-super-Mare office A community-wide effort in Weston-Super-Mare has seen a new potentially life-saving defibrillator installed at Westcotts office in the town. The device, funded through the generous support of the Weston-Super-Mare Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Donate for Defib WsM Project, will be available 24/7 and ensures
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Considerations for a buyer when purchasing a business
Considerations for a buyer when purchasing a business Introduction The decision to buy a business is exciting but naturally carries with it an air of trepidation. There are many factors of a legal, commercial, and financial nature that the buyer will want to think about before and during the acquisition process. Likewise, the seller of
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The tax considerations for incorporating your property portfolio
The tax considerations for incorporating your property portfolio Incorporating your property portfolio, transferring ownership of your properties from your personal name to a limited company, can generate some important tax advantages for landlords. However, taking this step may not be right for everyone so it is important to understand the tax implications. Ian Pring, Chartered
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Labour’s First Budget: What it Means for Education
Labour’s First Budget: what it means for education The Labour Government’s first budget saw Chancellor Rachel Reeves announce a £2.3 billion increase in the core schools budget for next year. Of this total, £1 billion has been earmarked specifically for high-needs education. This budget boost brings school funding back to 2010 levels; however, some challenges
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Westcotts Corporate Finance team in top 5 for dealmaking advisers in South West
Westcotts Corporate Finance team in top 5 for dealmaking advisers in South West Westcotts Corporate Finance team has had a productive year supporting a number of valuable company transactions and deals across the South West. The firm was ranked in the top five dealmaker advisers in the South West by South West Business Insider, supporting
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Changes to residence, domicile and remittance following the Autumn Budget
Changes to residence, domicile and remittance following the Autumn Budget The Government announced changes to the concept of domicile in the Autumn Budget 2024. This means there will be an end to the alternative remittance basis of taxation for non-UK domiciled residents and the introduction of a new foreign income and gains tax regime from
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