Wright Vigar Strengthens Commitment to Client Service Excellence with Key Leadership Appointment

Wright Vigar, a leading East Midlands accountancy firm renowned for delivering proactive, commercially focused advice to businesses and individuals, is delighted to announce the appointment of James Wathey as its new Head of Payroll. This strategic addition to the leadership team signals the firm’s commitment to driving the continued growth, modernisation, and high quality of its comprehensive payroll services for clients across the region and beyond.

James Wathey brings a wealth of experience, having spent years refining his expertise in dedicated payroll roles and successfully leading significant operational growth. His career includes key leadership positions at regional and national firms, notably a five-year tenure as Head of Payroll at Cottons Group, where he successfully improved and expanded the department across multiple offices.

“I was drawn to Wright Vigar not just by its reputation for professionalism and expertise, but by the tangible sense of community,” said James. “They are honestly the friendliest people I’ve met in an accountancy firm; it has a real ‘family feel’. The company is ambitious and constantly growing, which opens up fantastic areas for professional progression. It’s an exciting time to join a firm that is clearly investing in its future.”

James’s focus will be on maintaining the department’s high standards of accuracy and efficiency, ensuring the payroll service scales effectively to meet the expanding needs of the firm’s diverse and growing client base.

“The appointment of James is a huge asset for Wright Vigar and, most importantly, for our clients,” explained Paul Colcomb, Director. “His proven leadership in developing and scaling payroll departments aligns perfectly with our strategic goals for growth and service modernisation. As a firm, we are committed to providing best support across all our service lines, and bringing in talent of James’ calibre ensures we can continue to offer efficient, robust, and compliant payroll solutions that our clients rely on. We are thrilled to welcome his expertise and drive for innovation to the team.”