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 32 partners and 13 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 promotes Kay Murray to Director at Burnham-on-Sea office
Westcotts promotes Kay Murray to Director at Burnham-on-Sea office Westcotts has promoted Kay Murray to Director at its Burnham-on-Sea office, where she supports a wide range of clients across Somerset. Kay works with a diverse client base including personal tax clients, sole traders and privately owned companies. A qualified accountant for more than 25 years,
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Dairy Outlook 2026: Milk prices, production and what it means for your farm
Dairy Outlook 2026: Milk prices, production and what it means for your farm With the recent sharp decline in milk prices, following the market been flooded with production we have taken a closer look at the outlook for 2026. The GB production for 2025/26 is forecast to reach 15.05 bn litres, which is 4.9% higher
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Westcotts extends support for grassroots football in Devon
Westcotts extends support for grassroots football in Devon Westcotts has renewed its headline sponsorship of the Devon Midweek Cup, continuing the firm’s partnership with the Devon County Football Association for the next two seasons. The Midweek Cup is a long-standing county football competition that brings together clubs from across Devon for competitive midweek fixtures. Westcotts
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SSP from day one – are your policies and payroll ready?
SSP from day one – are your policies and payroll ready? From 6 April 2026, significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will come into force, affecting how employers manage sickness absence, payroll processes and staff policies. While the headline changes may appear straightforward, the practical and administrative impact for many South West businesses could
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Westcotts bolsters leadership team with double director promotion
Westcotts bolsters leadership team with double director promotion Westcotts, a leading South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of Simon Irvin to People Director and Ben Absalom to Director. The appointments highlight the firm’s continued investment in its people and its commitment to providing trusted,
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Becoming a Partner in 2026 – What new self-employed partners need to know
Becoming a Partner in 2026 – What new self-employed partners need to know Becoming a partner is a significant career milestone, but it also marks a major shift in responsibility, mindset and financial planning. In this on-demand webinar, our panel explores what new self-employed fixed share or equity partners need to think about before and
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Westcotts announces sale of financial planning division to Advanta Solutions Ltd
Westcotts announces sale of financial planning division to Advanta Solutions Ltd Westcotts, a leading South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has announced the sale of its financial planning business, Westcotts Financial Management Ltd, to Advanta Solutions Ltd which includes Advanta Wealth Ltd, listed in the FT Adviser Top 100 for the last
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