Meet the team

WHO WE ARE AT TC GROUP

With over 1800 people across our business located in over 60 offices, our team’s made up of individuals helping business owners and their growth goals.

With TC Group by your side, no matter how complex your financial situation may be, we have the resources and expertise to help you navigate it successfully.

Here, you’ll find our Partners and Heads of Service Lines.

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  1. Leila Karim

    Leila Karim

    Internal Recruiter

  2. George Thomas

    George Thomas

    National Head of Audit

    Portsmouth

    George is TC Group’s National Head of Audit, leading the audit service line across the group. He focuses on audit quality, technical leadership and supporting teams to deliver a consistent, high-quality service.
  3. Zoe Collins-Hayward

    Zoe Collins-Hayward

    Personal Tax Advisory

    Leeds

    Zoe’s a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor with over 8 years’ experience in the accountancy sector, with a background in audit and business services working closely with owner-managed businesses.

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    She now specialises in private client tax, advising on a range of personal tax matters and drawing on her experience across both audit and tax to provide comprehensive and practical advice.

  4. Matt Ritchie

    Matt Ritchie

    Corporate Finance Senior

  5. Jamie Bligh

    Jamie Bligh

    Senior Tax Manager

    Norwich – TC Farnell Clarke

    Jamie has over a decade of experience advising on complex tax and compliance matters. He works closely with individuals, families and trustees, providing clear, practical guidance to help them navigate their tax affairs with confidence.

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    He began his career in 2011 at a Top 20 accountancy firm, qualifying as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 2017. Jamie joined TC Farnell Clarke in September 2024 and has since focused on supporting private clients with a wide range of tax issues.

    Jamie specialises in inheritance tax planning, trusts and non-resident matters. He also has extensive experience handling HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures, helping to resolve issues efficiently and with minimal stress. Known for his thoughtful and tailored approach, Jamie builds long-term relationships based on trust and clarity.

    Outside of work, Jamie has a deep interest in music, with tastes ranging from indie to rock through to jazz.

  6. Luke Millar

    Luke Millar

    Senior Client Manager

    Norwich – TC Farnell Clarke

    Luke’s a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) who specialises in advisory-led support for SMEs. He works with business owners to move beyond compliance, using cloud accounting and clear financial insight to support confident, informed decision-making.

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    Luke began his career as an apprentice in industry, finishing as runner-up in PQ’s Apprentice of the Year 2017, before moving into practice to broaden his experience. He now leads a team managing a portfolio of SME clients, working closely with directors and partners to deliver a joined-up approach, combining statutory compliance, tax planning and commercial insight, all aligned with their wider business and personal goals.

    Outside of work, Luke enjoys staying active and is a keen supporter of Norwich City.

  7. Genti Krasniqi

    Genti Krasniqi

    Legal Partner

    Genti has many years’ experience in the legal and company secretarial profession, working for a number of different law and accountancy firms during this time.

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    Genti works closely with Tax and Audit partner specialists,  advising clients on, corporate re-organisations and group restructuring, share schemes, capital reduction (i.e. share buy-backs or directors’ solvency statement), company restorations, company re-registrations, bespoke articles suitable for various share structures (i.e. family investment companies, growth/freezer shares, redeemable shares, alphabet shares) and shareholders’ agreements.

    Genti is a Chartered Company Secretary.

  8. Elliot Jewitt

    Elliot Jewitt

    Corporate Tax Advisory

    Leeds

    Elliot has over a decade of experience working in a tax practice, including industry experience in the manufacturing sector.

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    As a corporate tax specialist for OMBs, he advises companies and their owners how to navigate complex areas of taxation and maximise shareholder value, with a strong background advising on EMI implementation, M&A tax matters, capital allowances and group/share restructuring. Elliot was recently shortlisted as a finalist for the 2026 Yorkshire Accountancy Awards.

    He is happiest spending quality time with his partner and daughter.

  9. Robert Lunn

    Rob Lunn

    Audit Director

    Leeds

    Rob’s an Audit Director in the Leeds office. Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant with the firm, he provides audit services to a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses to International organisations.

  10. Matt Pickard

    Matt Pickard

    Senior Audit Manager

    Northampton

    Matt’s at Senior Audit Manager at TC Group Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester and Southampton.

  11. Darren Parsons

    Darren Parsons

    Partner

    Maidenhead

    Darren has over 25 years’ experience in general practice, advising on statutory accounts, audit and VAT, and now leads the accounts department at our Maidenhead office while overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the business.

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    He works with clients ranging from private individuals to large group companies across industry sectors, ensuring that the advice and support provided by both himself and the team aligns seamlessly with each client’s goals – both now and for the future.

    He’s also a strong believer that the first year in business is one of the most important. Darren’s particularly passionate about supporting start‑up companies in their early stages, helping them to establish solid financial foundations from the outset.

    Qualified with the ACCA in 2007, before being admitted as a Fellow in 2012, outside of work Darren loves to spend time with his wife, kids and the dog, who take up the majority of his time. However he does try to keep fit by playing a mixture of sports including football, squash, badminton, and is now enjoying Padel tennis too.

  12. Daniel Robins

    Daniel Robins

    Partner

    Maidenhead

    Daniel supports a broad range of clients from large, complex group structures to local owner‑managed businesses, providing advice across accounting and taxation allowing him to develop an expertise in outsourced accounting solutions.

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    As a senior statutory auditor, Daniel has strong sector specialisms within freight, logistics, and care service providers. He also has significant experience in property management businesses and regularly delivers specialist audit services, including Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR) audits.

    Daniel invests considerable time in building meaningful relationships with clients, taking the time to understand their operations and day‑to‑day financial requirements. This allows him to deliver a tailored, joined‑up service. With compliance obligations continually evolving and shifting to digital record‑keeping, he provides clear, practical guidance on navigating Making Tax Digital and ensuring clients remain compliant with current legislation.

    Daniel’s previous experience includes working at a big four firm, where he supported major blue‑chip clients such as AXA Real Estate, Marks & Spencer, and large international groups.

    Outside of work Daniel enjoys spending time with his family and children. He enjoys the gym, playing snooker (when he occasionally has time) and enjoys watching sport, in particular football and Formula One.

     

     

  13. Philip Ormerod

    Philip Ormerod

    Partner

    Maidenhead

    Philip’s passionate about helping business owners gain a clear understanding of their finances, so they can achieve sustainable, long‑term growth. He believes every business owner deserves the right support behind them, freeing them to focus on their strengths while trusted experts handle their accounting and tax affairs.

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    Through his collaborative and approachable style, Philip builds strong relationships that give clients the clarity and confidence they need to move their businesses forward.

    Having worked in the accountancy industry since completing his A‑levels, Philip has gained experience across several firms, primarily supporting owner‑managed businesses with their accounting, tax, and planning needs.

    He’s also highly experienced in a range of accounting software platforms and is often the first point of contact for clients when technical queries arise, offering practical, reliable solutions.

    Outside of work, Philip has a young family who keep him busy. When time allows, he enjoys playing golf, following Manchester United, amateur photography, and motorbikes.

  14. Diane Blagg

    Diane Blagg

    Partner

    Maidenhead

    Diane leads the tax department at our Maidenhead office and has been a Chartered Tax Adviser since 2001. She supports clients across a broad spectrum of tax matters, including personal tax, capital gains tax, property tax, corporation tax, and inheritance tax.

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    With over 30 years’ experience advising both individuals and businesses, Diane also has significant expertise in HMRC investigations and enquiries. In recent years, she successfully took a case to the First Tier Tax Tribunal, resulting in an HMRC assessment of almost £50,000 being overturned.

    Diane regularly provides tax advice to solicitors on matrimonial matters and has acted as an Expert Witness in such cases. She is also highly experienced in estate and trust taxation, with many clients referred to her by solicitor firms across the region.

    Diane’s a keen netballer, playing for two different teams, and is also a qualified umpire. She is an avid football fanatic, supporting her team Liverpool FC, and enjoys spending time with her two sons, usually at the local gym.

  15. Nicola David, TC Group

    Nicola David

    Business Services Manager

    Lolworth

    Nicola’s a Senior Manager based in our Lolworth office, specialising in bookkeeping and management accounting. She supports corporate clients and sole traders with financial reporting and compliance, with particular expertise in Xero and cloud accounting systems

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