
Alfie Woods
Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior
Alfie’s an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior, responsible for conducting external audits and preparing and finalising accounts for various companies.
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Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior
Alfie’s an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior, responsible for conducting external audits and preparing and finalising accounts for various companies.

Audit & Accounts Senior
Connor’s AAT qualified, with several years’ experience working within accountancy and audit having worked in a variety of different sectors, from larger groups to charities.

Payroll Manager
Alison gained many years Payroll and HR experience working in the airline, hospitality, retail and construction industries before joining the firm in October 2012 to manage our Payroll Bureau.
Alison’s an Assoc CIPD and provides end-to-end payroll services to a broad spectrum of clients.

Office Manager
Jenny’s our Office Manager and has worked with the firm for over fifteen years.
Her role involves managing the day to day running of the admin team and ensuring the timely processing off all correspondence, handling client calls and emails, meeting and greeting clients at the office along with all other administration duties.

Accounts Assistant
Laura-Anne studied Mathematics at the University of Sheffield, before joining the firm she worked in industry and is currently working her way through her exams to achieve her goal of becoming a fully qualified accountant.

Accounts Semi-Senior
Claire’s an AAT qualified accountant with several years’ experience of working in practice. Her ambition is to continue her studies and become ACA qualified in the coming years.
During her time in Practice, Claire assisted a diverse range of clients including preparing sole trader to limited company accounts, company and personal tax returns and VAT returns.

Accounts Semi-Senior
Amelia’s MAAT qualified has worked in practice since 2017 and her current role includes preparation of accounts for Sole-traders, Partnerships and Limited companies, as well as calculating Corporation Tax and VAT.

Accounts Senior
Howard’s FCCA qualified with over twenty years’ experience in accountancy and taxation. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience dealing with a range of SME’s, providing practical hands on advice to help them cope with the pressures of running a successful business.

Accounts Senior
Sarah’s an ACCA, AAT (Fellow) qualified Accounts Senior, and has worked in practice since 2017, previously working in an accounts team for a large IFA.
Her role includes completing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, self-assessments and VAT returns.

Payroll Manager
Jaz is a ACIPP qualified Payroll Manager , with over twenty years experience of working in both practice and industry. Her role involves managing the payroll team, preparing payrolls for a mix of small/medium sized clients.

Manager
Joe’s an Accountant with over eight years’ experience of working in practice, MAAT qualified and a member of ACCA. His experience within practice has covered various roles including payroll, accounts production, tax and advisory.

Manager
Michelle’s FCA qualified with over twenty years’ experience in the profession. Her role includes preparing limited, sole trader and partnership accounts and tax returns.
Michelle also manages other members of the team. She has experience working with various sized and complex businesses and is always happy to offer help and advice to our clients.

Partner
Matt’s FCCA and AAT qualified and based at our Nottingham office, with over 15 years’ experience in accountancy gained working in local practices. He then joined a Top 20 Accountancy firm as a senior accountant and has since progressed to become a Director.
Matt’s key strengths include working with larger owner-managed businesses to help them understand the financial performance of their company and assisting them to prepare for expansion with detailed forecasts and planning. He is adept at providing strategic advice and support to help businesses achieve their growth objectives.
Outside of the office, Matt’s a keen mixed martial art and Muay Thai (Thai boxing) fan. He enjoys staying active and finds the discipline and focus required in martial arts complement his professional life. Matt also enjoys spending quality time with this family.

Partner
As an ACA qualified Chartered Accountant, James leads the Derby and Nottingham’s audit function, overseeing compliance services and overall audit production.
He began his career journey after leaving university in 2001, working as a trainee accountant with a Top 20 firm before qualifying in 2004 and progressing to become a Director in practice.
James has a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience in financial accounting, business planning and providing management advice to small and medium sized owner managed businesses. As a qualified audit director (RI), he has extensive experience in leading complex audit assignments within rapidly changing business environments, in particular reporting to overseas parents and group account reporting and auditing.
Outside of work, James leads an active and sporting life, taking part in numerous challenges from walking the National 3 Peaks and Coast to Coast, running half marathons, Tough Mudder and cycling sportives. He’s also an avid fan of the Nottingham Panthers and a Nottingham Forest season ticket holder.

Partner
Mark’s been a Director in practice since 2004 and, as a qualified ATT (Fellow) CTA, is responsible for all taxation matters at our Derby and Nottingham offices. This role involves providing proactive advice to clients to minimise both personal and corporate tax liabilities.
Mark started his career with a large international firm before moving into practice with a Top 20 Firm of Chartered Accountants.
Most important to Mark “are Clients and Colleagues. Putting our clients at the heart of our business is key to operating an award-winning practice. My aspiration is for TC Group to be the best accountancy practice in the region. We employ amazing people and I’m hugely proud of the great work our team constantly delivers – they always work incredibly hard to deliver an exceptional experience for our valued clients.”
Away from the office, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and has a keen interest in most sports, particularly football, squash, swimming and snowboarding.