Bridgwater director secures top promotion with Somerset accountancy firm

A Bridgwater-based director of Westcotts, a South West firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, has just been made a partner.

Chartered tax adviser Tara Bell joined Westcotts in May 2022 after a 20-year career working across a range of areas, including Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT), as well as specialising in guiding landlords on issues such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).

Westcotts’ Bridgwater office, in Castle Street, provides expertise and services spanning personal, corporate and tax management.

Supporting rural businesses is a key strength for the team and farmer’s daughter Bell, who is also married to a dairy farmer, has built up strong links with the area’s agricultural community through her family and work.

You can feel that each of Westcotts’ offices is very much involved in its respective community, which is really nice,” said Bell. “I think it helps if you understand the area you’re working in.

“I only joined last year and came in as a director so to be made a partner now is very exciting.”

Kelly Davies, partner at Wescotts, said: “Tara’s promotion is well deserved and I am delighted that she will be joining me in leading the Bridgwater office.

“We already service a variety of clients in our office covering numerous sectors and industries. Tara’s new role enhances that offering for us locally as well as for the whole firm.”