New director hired at accountancy firm

A new director has been appointed by chartered accountants and business advisers Westcotts to head up its Crediton office.

Accountant Matt Melksham joins the firm with more than 23 years experience and will lead the four-strong team, while supporting a growing number of clients in mid Devon.

Melksham has local knowledge and experience of working with long-standing clients in agriculture, pharmaceutical, estates, charities, and not-for-profit, professional services including the legal sector, as well as renewable energy and hospitality.

Prior to joining Westcotts, he spent the last five years as director owner of an independent firm of accountants in Exeter and before that, as a partner of a general practice in North Devon looking after clients ranging from sole traders to large corporate businesses.

Melksham, said: “I’m proud to be joining Westcotts and helping to guide the excellent team in Crediton. One of my key strengths is being able to provide real personal care and attention when it comes to collaborating with clients. By offering very specialist advice, by supporting them and helping them to progress and grow is at the heart of everything we do.

“Having a real passion for client care and bringing together all the services that our clients could need under one roof, combined with having the skills and local knowledge, is what Westcotts does so well – it’s such a highly respected and well-established firm in the South West.”

Shona Godefroy, managing partner of Westcotts, added: “We are delighted that Matt is joining the team at Westcotts and his specialist expertise and knowledge will provide a further boost for the firm. By adding value, making sure our clients are well looked after, giving that first-class service, and building on the very personal relationships that we have with our clients is what we do best. I’ve no doubt that Matt will be a great addition to the team.”