Westcotts Podcasts

Celebrating National payroll week at Westcotts

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:13:06 GMT

Alongside 40 years of us!

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Payroll Future

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:49:26 GMT

National Payroll Week: Day 4

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Payroll Present

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:30:56 GMT

National Payroll Week: Day 3

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Revisiting Payroll Past

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:36:13 GMT

National Payroll Week: Day 2

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An introduction to Westcotts payroll and celebrating 40 years!

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:30:00 GMT

National Payroll Week: Day 1

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Payroll Pain Points: National Minimum Wage

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:55:42 GMT

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SRA Account Rules

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:27:37 GMT

Listen in as legal experts and independent members of PrimeGlobal gather to chat about the recent conclusion of the 2023 SRA Account Rules period and dive into the latest trends and changes they've been observing. From the exciting move towards automation and the decreasing occurrence of pink slips and clerical errors, topics like interest rates, partial VAT exemption, reconciliation hiccups, and the potential need for additional training, they cover it all.

But that's not all! They also reflect on how the pandemic has influenced our work patterns, and what's still on the horizon for legal firms as they continue to aim towards more streamlined processes.

Tune in for a lively discussion about the future of legal processes and the challenges faced along the way!

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Payroll Pain Points: Case Examples

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:27 GMT

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Payroll Pain Points: Hybrid working from home

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:45:01 GMT

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Payroll Pain Points: Recruitment & Retention

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:43:59 GMT

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Payroll Pain Points: Cost Reduction Downsizing and Restructuring

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:43:18 GMT

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Autumn Statement Updates

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:43:56 GMT

Join Payroll team managers Jake Elms and Liz Marker as they discuss key updates from the recent Autumn Statement announcements. Including National Insurance contributions, PAYE tax updates, Auto Enrolment, pensions, National Minimum Wage, and Real-Time Information (RTI). With significant measures and deadlines taking effect from January, we’re here to help you stay ahead of the game.

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Capital Gains Tax explained

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:02:36 GMT

In today's episode, Kelly Davies and Sophie Laird look at Capital Gains Tax, specifically focusing on the 60-day reporting requirements. We'll cover what qualifies as a capital gain, what needs reporting, and how to communicate it to HMRC.

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Sparkling through centuries

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:15:02 GMT

In this episode, Partner Peter Lomax welcomes our first client guest, Jeremy Rossiter, of Rossiter & Sons Jewellers. With shops in Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, and Barnstaple, this family-run gem has been trading since 1832 and is now owned and managed by the sixth and seventh generations of the Rossiter family. Peter and Jeremy discuss the secret to their longevity and touch on how their relationship with Westcotts has aided them over the years.

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Plymouth Law Society Partnership

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:33:51 GMT

Head of Professional Services, Veronique Walkey, is joined by Rebecca Wood, Partner and Head of the Criminal Department at Woollcombe Yonge Solicitors. Rebecca also holds the position of President of the Plymouth Law Society, a group representing local solicitors. In today's episode, we'll delve into Rebecca's role and discuss the valuable contributions the society makes to the legal community. We're delighted to announce that Westcotts has committed to becoming sponsors and partners of the Plymouth Law Society, we'll also explore the significance of this collaboration for both parties and the community.

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How legal firms can improve their financial management information

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:51:02 GMT

Aimed at Partners in small- medium sized legal firms on how to go about improving their financial management information, Veronique, (Head of the Professional Services sector at Westcotts) and Patrick, (Partner at the Exeter office of Westcotts) discuss 3 common areas that frequently come up in conversation:

Format of how the management information is presented
Estimates, including that all important work in progress (WIP) valuation
Benchmarking tools and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – what should firms be looking at?

Veronique explains how Westcotts are here to collaborate with legal firms, to guide on how to go about making improvements to their financial information and to help them grow and progress their business.

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How to exit your business

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:20 GMT

Join Patrick and Alison, Partners at Westcotts Exeter as they discuss Exit Strategies for business owners - what are the options available and what should business owners be thinking of to ensure they receive the highest value from their business.

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A catch up with Young Devon

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:05:16 GMT

We caught up with Andy Moreman from Young Devon, to talk about the Charity and Westcotts involvement with this years Run Devon Challenge.

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Payroll Update - Tax Year 2023 - 2024

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:46:08 GMT

Staying informed about tax rates and legislation is essential to ensure that you comply with any new regulations and avoid any penalties or fines. Tax laws and rates can change from year to year, and it's crucial to keep up with these changes to ensure that you are not overpaying or underpaying taxes.

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National Minimum Wage – PAYE Compliance Checks

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:28:35 GMT

Ensuring you pay your employees the correct NMW rate and what to expect with a PAYE compliance check.

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The Taxes Surrounding Electric Vehicles

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:53:27 GMT

Sean Bolter and Paul Maddock from our advisory team provide a quick run through of the tax benefits of battery electric vehicles for business owners and those that provide vehicles to their employees.

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Employee Engagement

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:18:29 GMT

Simon Irvin - Head of HR at Westcotts, discusses employee engagement in the workplace.

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Charity Update

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:17:50 GMT

Cat Williams and Tom Stuckey discuss the risk management process and the latest updates from the new charities list.

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Pensions and retirement planning for business owners

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:34:47 GMT

Andrew Brown and Iain Andrews discuss the reasons why business owners should take time to visit the subject of pensions and better understand how they can help the business.

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A catch up with payroll

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:58:20 GMT

An introduction to the Westcotts payroll management team, discussing the pandemic, as well as tax year end and upcoming legislation changes.

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Making Tax Digital - changes from 1 April 2022

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:57:51 GMT

All VAT registered businesses must register to submit VAT returns under Making Tax Digital for VAT from 1 April 2022. Becky Hayes, VAT Partner and Adam Croney, Head of Digital discuss what that means and the impact for businesses that are not already registered.

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