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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.

  • 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

    26/06/24
  • 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,

    14/05/24
  • 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

    23/04/24
  • 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

    20/03/24

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Audit & Assurance

Our truly partner-led approach to audit and assurance covers a wide range of engagements and is tailored to the individual needs of your organisation.

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Accounting & Compliance

We can help you with bookkeeping, forecasting and management accounts as well as offering a comprehensive end of year account service.

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Tax

Our experts can advise on all matters of personal tax, business taxation and compliance, VAT, trusts and stamp duty and more.

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Advisory

Whether you are starting up, or a seasoned trader, we can offer advice every step of the way. We can help to improve your processes, incorporating, or planning the next big step, such as an acquisition or your exit.

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Digital Services

We’re here to help you go digital. From helping you comply with the Government’s Making Tax Digital scheme, to cloud accounting and accounting software.

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Payroll

Outsourcing your payroll frees up valuable administrative resources in your business and gives you access to a wealth of experience and expert payroll knowledge.

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Financial Planning

Our team of experts can advise on pensions, retirement, insurance, wealth management, estate planning and more.

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Business Recovery & Insolvency

Our team are qualified to advise and give the best options on business recovery & insolvency, personal debt or bankruptcy, liquidations and more.

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Meet our experts across the South West

With over 290 team members including 35 partners and 9 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

  • Westcotts awarded Investors in People gold accreditation

    Westcotts awarded Investors in People gold accreditation At Westcotts we are proud to announce that we have been awarded an Investors in People Gold accreditation, in recognition of our commitment to our employees and developing a positive work environment. The firm has been part of Investors in People for over 25 years, in the top

    15/10/24
  • The do’s and don’t of advance tax clearances

    The do’s and don’t of advance tax clearances In the context of corporate transactions – company sales, reorganisations, demergers and reconstruction, and purchases of own shares – shareholders and the companies concerned may wish to ensure that anti-avoidance legislation does not trigger unexpected tax liabilities. Advance tax clearance allows a company to contact HMRC setting

    11/10/24
  • Westcotts colleagues enjoy summer of fundraising

    Westcotts colleagues enjoy summer of fundraising Westcotts colleagues have been busy this summer fundraising for their five chosen charities for 2024/25. The charities are Exeter Leukaemia Fund, Spark UK, Hospiscare, Woodside Animal Welfare Trust, and Brainwave. This year teams across the South West had already taken part in running a bingo event and a sky

    03/10/24
  • Latest update on taxation of UN pensioners in the UK 2024

    Latest update on taxation of UN pensioners in the UK 2024 In August 2022, I updated my original blog from 2018. You can find the 2022 version here: 2022 update on taxation of UN pensioners in the UK. As a few years have elapsed, it is worth summarising the position for new retirees from the

    01/10/24
  • Westcotts charity golf day raises over £7,000 for local multiple sclerosis centre

    Westcotts charity golf day raises over £7,000 for local multiple sclerosis centre   This month our annual charity golf day raised £7,234 for the South West Multiple Sclerosis Centre. A self-funded charity, the centre provides oxygen therapy, physical and complementary therapies and information and support for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological and

    23/09/24
  • Financial Planning: Building a Safety Net for your Business

    Financial Planning: Building a Safety Net for your Business Business resilience is more important than ever, and financial planning can help build a safety net for your business. Business owners often focus on growth and profitability but having a financial safety net is often overlooked. A safety net ensures a business can survive long term

    16/09/24
  • Top tips for farm diversification

    Top tips for farm diversification Farm diversification has for decades been used by farmers looking to supplement their income streams. In recent years the phrase ‘farm diversification’ has become very in vogue but is now broader than ever. It incorporates a wide range of both active and passive income streams for farmers and other landowners.

    09/09/24
  • International tax issues: Get your affairs in order

    International tax issues: Get your affairs in order Individuals and businesses who occasionally or frequently travel for work need to consider getting their international tax affairs in order. The 2023/24 personal tax filing deadline is 31 January 2025 which will soon be coming into view. At Westcotts, we look after a range of matters for

    04/09/24

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