As a leading firm of accountants and business advisors in Southampton, we take immense pride in serving the local business community.
Whether you’re a start-up business or an established company, our aim is to empower you to make informed business decisions with a holistic service tailored to you, covering Accounts, Service Charge, Corporate Finance, Audit and Assurance, Property Services, as well as Business Tax advisory and reliefs.
If you’re looking for a personable, professional accounting and business advisory team in Southampton, then you’ve come to the right place. You’ll also benefit from the experience and knowledge of the TC Group’s wider network as a ‘Top 25’ firm in Accountancy Age, with offices across the UK.
- Southampton 1st Floor,
Ocean Village Innovation Centre,
Ocean Way,
Southampton,
SO14 3JZ - Phone 023 8027 6323
- Email enquiries@tc-group.com
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Meet members of the team
Ben Young
Partner
Ben’s a Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
He assists independent, owner manager, and investor-backed businesses to grow and meet their challenges in both an advisory and reporting capacity.
Bruce Keir
Head of HR Client Advisory - Midlands & North
Bruce’s Head of HR Client Advisory for our clients in the Midlands and North. Bruce supports business across a range of industries in getting the best out of their people.
Chris Dell
Partner
Chris’s Head of Brand, Creative & Culture and a Partner in our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
His role means he’s constantly shaping our business’s identity whilst fostering a thriving, collaborative work environment.
David McGeachy
Partner - Head of VAT
David’s a Head of VAT and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
Leading our VAT and customs advisory services, he advises CFOs, FDs, and business owners on critical issues where practical solutions need to be found and successfully implemented.
Debbie Ince
Head of Tax - TC SEM
Debbie’s Head of Tax at TC SEM with presence across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
As a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor with more than 30 years’ experience, Debbie supports owner managed businesses plan for the future in a commercial and tax-efficient manner, from both a personal and business point of view.
Emma Jones
Partner
Emma’s Head of Audit and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
With over a decade of experience, Emma’s committed to developing, improving, and growing TC Group’s Audit & Assurance service offering.
Fraser Akehurst
Director
Fraser’s a Director, jointly responsible for the growth of the Southampton office where he’s based.
Having spent 15 years working in practice, Fraser’s gained a wealth of experience in the Service Charge sector, helping to lead an award-winning Service Charge team that’s committed to supporting landlords, managing agents, housing associations, and residents across the UK.
Jo Surley
Associate Director
Jo’s an Associate Director and Head of Tax Advisory across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Southampton, and Peterborough – TC CH offices.
With over 25 years’ tax experience, she’s passionate about supporting business owners, their families, and their businesses.
Joe Eves
Service Charge Senior Manager
Joe’s a Senior Manager within our Service Charge team and is based in our Southampton office.
With his wealth of experience within the Service Charge sector, he supports landlords, managing agents, housing associations, and residents across the UK.
Patrick Faughnan
Head of Corporate Finance
Patrick’s Head of Corporate Finance with presence across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
He provides advice and support to business owners on Succession Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fundraising, and Valuations.
Paul Jepps
Partner - Head of Service Charge
Paul’s Head of Service Charge and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
He brings over 25 years’ industry experience and has successfully developed a well-respected, trusted and award-winning Service Charge team that’s committed to supporting landlords, managing agents, housing associations, and residents across the UK.
Richard Gillespie
Director
Richard’s a Director, jointly responsible for the growth of our Southampton office where he’s based.
Having spent over a decade providing Audit and Accountancy services to a broad range of clients across varying industries, Richard also oversees international accounting, taking lead on global assignments and offering International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) advice.
Rob de Main
Partner
Rob’s Head of Operations and Technology and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
He brings a wealth of experience and expertise, overseeing TC Group’s operational strategies and technological advancements to drive efficiency and maximise productivity for our teams and clients alike.
Stephen Watts
Managing Partner
Stephen’s Managing Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
He oversees the development and growth of these offices, as well as maintaining a client portfolio, offering strategic support to business owners.
Tom Dymond
Partner - Head of Property Services
Tom’s Head of Property and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
As a fully qualified Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Tom delivers first-class property advice and support to business owners and investors.
Vic Ulfik
Head of Innovation Tax Reliefs
Vic’s Head of Innovation Tax Reliefs with a presence across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices.
With a background in engineering, manufacturing, and operations management, he’s committed to supporting innovative businesses to maximise their entitlement under the R&D tax credits scheme and other innovation reliefs.