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
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Insights
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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
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Westcotts Corporate Finance Team advises Calleva Limited on merger with Swedish based Wellma
Westcotts Corporate Finance Team advises Calleva Limited on merger with Swedish based Wellma Westcotts Corporate Finance Team have advised Calleva Limited on the merger with Swedish based Wellma, a Swedish based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals group, in a multi-million pound transaction. Calleva is a UK-based specialist in the development and manufacturing of nutraceutical ingredients and products
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Forecasting and flexible budgets for businesses in the South West
Forecasting and flexible budgets for businesses in the South West Effective forecasting and flexible budgets are essential for businesses to flourish. In the South West we are blessed with stunning landscapes, coastal charm and places of historic interest creating a vibrant hub for the hospitality industry. Whether it’s cosy inns in the Cotswolds, luxury hotels
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Westcotts in Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2024
Westcotts in Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2024 At Westcotts we are excited to announced we’re in the Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers 2024. This is the 2nd year in the row we have been named one of the country’s most outstanding SME apprenticeship employers. We are proud that as a firm we have
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Enhancing Law Firm Success: The Role of Effective Client Onboarding
Enhancing Law Firm Success: The Role of Effective Client Onboarding For law firms, the client onboarding process serves as both admin and the critical first step in establishing fruitful relationships. Effective client onboarding sets the stage for client engagement and is a key element in overall client satisfaction. Law firms are facing increasing competition and
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End of the domicile concept and remittance regime of taxation
End of the domicile concept and remittance regime of taxation This is an update to the original blog article of 1 May 2024 on changes to the UK Non-Domicile Tax Regime with the Government confirming it will end the domicile concept and remittance regime of taxation. The government released a policy paper on 29 July
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Abolition of Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime – bad news for holiday let owners!
Abolition of Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime – bad news for holiday let owners! The 2024 Spring Budget announced Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax rules would be abolished from 6 April 2025 (1 April for companies). The stated aim of the policy was “eliminating the tax advantage for landlords who let out short-term furnished
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Removal of VAT exemption on private schools
Removal of VAT exemption on private schools At Westcotts we previously reported that in its manifesto, the Labour government said that it would remove the VAT exemption for supplies of education by private schools in the first 12 months of winning the General Election. The new Labour Government has confirmed it is moving ahead with
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