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 35 partners and 11 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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Westcotts shortlisted for UK Employer of the Year at Investors in People Awards 2025
Westcotts shortlisted for UK Employer of the Year at Investors in People Awards 2025 Westcotts, a leading South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has been named a finalist for UK Employer of the Year in the Investors in People (IIP) Awards 2025. The shortlisting in the Gold: 250+ Employees category follows Westcotts’
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Westcotts Somerset team go blue for Weston Hospicecare
Westcotts Somerset team go blue for Weston Hospicecare Westcotts’ Somerset team turned blue earlier this month in support of Weston Hospicecare, the firm’s Charity of the Year for its Somerset offices. Taking part in the local ‘Blue for You Week’ campaign, the team raised over £600 – more than double their original £250 target –
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Westcotts Weston Quiz Night
Westcotts Weston Quiz Night Join us for an exciting evening of trivia, fun, and fundraising at our Charity Quiz Night in support of Weston Hospicecare! Gather your team of four and test your knowledge for the chance to win some fantastic prizes in our raffle, kindly donated by local businesses including Bath Racecourse, Bristol Old
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Global Dairy Trade prices fall again
Global Dairy Trade prices fall again The most recent Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, held on 7th October 2025, revealed a 1.6% decline in the GDT Price Index, marking the fourth consecutive decrease. We have reviewed the further effect this will have on the UK milk price going forward. GDT Price Movements by Product: Butter: Decreased by
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Is an audit right for your business?
Is an audit right for your business? In an ever-evolving business landscape, the importance of financial transparency and accountability cannot be overstated. With the audit thresholds rising significantly from April 2025, the vast majority of small businesses, particularly in the SME-dominated South West, will find themselves exempt from audit requirements. But for some businesses, there
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Westcotts expands audit expertise with appointment of new Head of Audit in Exeter
Westcotts expands audit expertise with appointment of new Head of Audit in Exeter Westcotts has appointed Tim Pingree as Head of Audit in our Exeter office, further strengthening the firm’s audit and assurance expertise to support SMEs and organisations across the region. Tim is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) with nearly 20 years’ experience at
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Budget & Business Update Seminar 2025
Budget & Business Update Seminar 2025 We are pleased to invite you to join us for a morning designed to support finance professionals and business owners with the latest budget and business insights and practical advice. Our experts will cover the key budget announcements alongside a range of tax topics and forthcoming changes, providing practical
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Taxation of United Nations Pensioners in the UK
Taxation of United Nations Pensioners in the UK An update to clarify new rules that may apply to those recently retired or retiring, who have spent significant recent time overseas. Before I discuss these new rules, it is useful to recap on the current taxation rules for UK resident individuals receiving a pension from the
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