Westcotts, one of the South West’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has celebrated its 40th anniversary – marking four decades of providing trusted advice and specialist expertise to individuals, SMEs and organisations across the region.
Founded in Honiton in 1985 by Richard Thomas, Westcotts has grown from a single office into the major regional firm it is today – with a team of more than 300 working across a network of offices across Devon, Somerset and now Wiltshire.
Throughout this period, the firm has maintained a strong commitment to local presence, personal relationships, innovation and specialist expertise – helping clients ranging from ambitious owner-managers and family businesses to SME’s, charities, high-growth organisations and individuals, to achieve their version of success, growing alongside them over the years.
To mark the anniversary, Westcotts brought together team members from all its offices for a firm-wide celebration event held at Sandy Park, Exeter.
Shona Godefroy, Westcotts Managing Partner, said: “Reaching 40 years is a significant milestone and
reflects four decades of trusted relationships, the expertise of our people and the resilience and ambition of the South West’s business community.
“We are grateful to our clients, colleagues and partners who have been part of our journey so far. As we look ahead, our focus remains the same – being present where and when it matters, supporting businesses to build strong, successful and resilient futures and contributing to the prosperity of the region we are proud to call home.”
Westcotts’ approach centres on being embedded in the communities it serves, bringing together local presence with the breadth of expertise and trusted advice needed to support South West businesses to grow, improve efficiency, plan for succession and protect what they’ve built.
Over its 40 years, the firm has continually expanded its specialist services to meet the evolving needs of clients, building specialist teams across audit, tax, advisory, payroll, corporate finance, digital accounting and business recovery, all working together to provide integrated, practical solutions that add real value.
The firm is also winning national recognition for its business practices and as an employer of choice, having achieved Investors in People Gold and been shortlisted for UK Employer of the Year in the 2025 Investors in People Awards. It has also appeared in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for a third consecutive year, reflecting a commitment to developing and retaining talent across the South West.
