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.

Know who you’re looking for? Use our search below to quickly find them.

 

  1. Miles Auckland, Partner at TC Group

    Miles Auckland

    Partner

    Farnham

    Miles’s a Partner of our Farnham office, having joined TC Group in 2001. Miles has over 30 years’ experience in advising owners of small and medium sized businesses from start-up to sale ready.

  2. Danny Porter

    Danny Porter

    Partner

    Portsmouth Northarbour

    Danny Porter is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and a Partner at TC Group. He has been with the firm for over 18 years, developing extensive experience in supporting businesses through every stage of their growth and development.

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    Danny is passionate about working with owner-managed businesses and building long-term relationships with clients. Throughout his career, he has provided a broad range of compliance, financial reporting and strategic advisory services to owner-managed businesses, large corporates, international groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations. His practical and commercially focused approach enables him to deliver advice that helps clients make informed decisions and achieve their objectives.

    As a technologically aware and client-focused adviser, Danny is committed to helping businesses embrace innovation and improve efficiency, while ensuring they continue to meet their financial and regulatory obligations. He works closely with clients to understand their ambitions, challenges and opportunities, providing trusted support and strategic insight as their businesses evolve.

    Outside of work, Danny enjoys spending quality time with his wife and young daughters and can often be found on the golf course whenever the opportunity arises.

  3. Craig Smith

    Craig Smith

    Service Charge Senior Manager

    Milton Keynes

    Craig’s a Senior Manager within our Service Charge team and is based in our Hertford and Milton Keynes offices.

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    He’s worked in the industry for over 10 years with a focus on fulfilling the varied Service Charge accounting requirements of residential and commercial landlords, management companies, and managing agents.

  4. Claire Smithee

    Claire Smithee

    Associate

    Wisbech

    Claire works with a diverse range of businesses, providing accountancy, tax and business advisory services. As a Fellow of the ACCA with more than 30 years’ experience with the firm, she combines technical expertise with a highly personal approach to client relationships, helping businesses stay compliant, understand their financial position and make informed decisions.  Claire works closely with individuals and owner-managed businesses to develop practical, tax-efficient solutions that help them achieve their personal and commercial goals.  

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    For clients looking to move to digital accounting, Claire offers support with the selection, set up and use of the most suitable software for their specific needs.  By combining timely financial insight with expertise and practical advice, she can help business owners achieve clarity, take control and plan confidently for their future.  

    When not at her desk, Claire loves to stay active through running and cycling, always looking for her next outdoor challenge. 

  5. Neil Potter

    Neil Potter

    Audit Partner

    Leeds

    Neil’s a Partner in the Leeds office with over 20 years of experience in providing audit and accountancy services to a wide range of clients of varying sizes and levels of complexity, ranging from owner-managed businesses to international PE-backed groups.

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    Neil primarily works in the SME sector but also has significant experience in providing statutory audit and other compliance-related services to academies and not-for-profit organisations.

    Although specialising in the provision of audit services, Neil provides a helpful and prompt approach to a range of compliance matters that considers the business needs as a whole and focuses on delivering high-quality client service.

  6. Chris McKenna

    Chris McKenna

    Partner

    Holbeach, Wisbech

    Chris is a Partner based at our Holbeach office.

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    He has built a reputation in the local business community for combining traditional accountancy expertise with a modern, technology-driven approach. Known for his straightforward style and no-nonsense approach, Chris is valued by clients for telling it as it is. He believes good advice should be practical, easy to understand and focused on delivering results.

    Whether discussing tax planning, cash flow or business strategy, he provides honest guidance, clear recommendations and solutions that business owners can act on with confidence. Chris’s focus extends far beyond accounts and tax returns. He works alongside his clients as a trusted adviser, helping them evaluate investment opportunities, finance business acquisitions, plan for expansion and build stronger, more profitable businesses.

    A strong advocate of digital transformation, Chris uses his expertise to help clients move beyond outdated processes and make the most of cloud accounting platforms such as Xero and Dext which provide access to real-time information, giving owners the confidence to make informed decisions based on up-to-date financial data.

    Over the years, Chris has developed a strong client base among owner-managed businesses and sole traders in the construction sector, including contractors, construction companies and tradespeople. He understands the challenges these businesses face, from managing cash flow and tax obligations to navigating periods of growth and investment.

    Outside of work Chris likes to spend as much time as possible with his young daughters while they still think their dad is cool.

  7. Chris kyle

    Chris Kyle

    Systems & Data Partner

    Chris heads-up TC Group’s systems and data function, which includes the onboarding of mergers and acquisitions.

  8. Olga Carter

    Olga Carter

    Associate

    Oundle

    Olga is an Associate based in our Oundle office with over 20 years’ experience in practice.

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    As a Chartered Accountant, Olga supports a wide range of clients with their accounting and tax matters, specialising in advising small owner-managed businesses (both incorporated and unincorporated).  She has a wealth of experience working with and advising on cloud software solutions.

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