The Essentials:
Clients benefit from our 25 years experience as an Accountancy, Tax Advisory and Business Consultancy where we support individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations across the region;- Clients are offered a truly local service with easy access to our 13 offices across Devon. This makes Thomas Westcott the largest accountancy, tax and business advisory firm in Devon by number of locations. We also support individuals and firms located beyond the south-west region and have clients in cities like London who value our outstanding expertise, offered at competitive rates;
- Clients are assured a partner-led service from one or several of our 21 partners, with further support from some of the approximately 150 highly trained and experienced staff at Thomas Westcott;
- Clients benefit from access to both sector and technical specialists who are able to advise on national standards and international capabilities;
- Clients receive a commitment from us to receive a highly customised, professional service at very competitive rates;
- Clients have access to a broad remit of services from Thomas Westcott.
In addition, our sister company, Thomas Westcott Financial Management, is able to offer independent financial advice.
Impressive Growth and Strong Performance.
Thomas Westcott has a strong regional presence but is recognised nationally as a highly successful and growing firm:
- Ranked within the national Accountancy Magazine’s ‘Top 60 UK Accountancy Firms 2011’
- Expanding rapidly and one of only a few UK firms to report strong growth in 2009 and 2010
- Strong growth of our specialist Charities Team, which now offers more accountants who have successfully been awarded the prestigious Charities Diplomas than most other south west accountancy firms.
Accreditation:
Thomas Westcott is accredited by a number of international and national professional bodies. This allows us to be at the forefront of developments across accounting, tax and financial sectors. In order to achieve accreditation, the firm is required to consistently demonstrate high levels of service and expertise when dealing with our clients. We are:
A fully accredited member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Thomas Westcott has access to knowledge and guidance based on the highest ethical and technical standards. ICAEW is regarded as the benchmark in national accounting standards and our clients can feel confident they are benefitting from the very highest levels of expertise.- Our leadership internationally is refle
cted in our prestigious membership within IGAF Polaris. The independent members of IGAF Polaris have 843 offices in 89 countries, making the combined group one of the largest associations of independent accounting firms in the world. Our collaboration enhances our ability to provide expertise and resources to meet our client's needs, both internationally and domestically. 
A member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). This professional body comprises the most experienced and senior practitioners in the field of trusts and estates. Thomas Westcott members have access to national and international learning focusing on the responsible stewardship of assets today and across the generations.
For more information, please refer to Landed Estates.
A member of the Academy of Experts, the premiere
professional body for forensic accounting expert witnesses
in the UK and globally.
Successful recipients of the Investors in People award, which we have held for over 12 years. This recognises the commitment of the practice to train and support all staff, so that our clients benefit from the latest industry knowledge. For more information, please refer to Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support.
Approved as Platinum Level ACCA Training Employers. The Platinum level is the highest standard that can be achieved and reflects our continued commitment not only to our staff members in training but also to all of our clients, by providing a high quality of service that is facilitated through all members of our team.
Thomas Westcott has an extensive programme of training including AAT accounting technicians.
Corporate and Social Responsibility
At Thomas Westcott we are committed to acting with integrity, behaving ethically, safeguarding the environment and building positive links with the local community. For instance, many of our partners and staff actively support local charities, whether volunteering in an advisory capacity or through fundraising initiatives. For some of our recent initiatives, please see the News pages.
