
Ross Blackwood
Associate Director
Ross is a Chartered Tax Advisor in our Gateshead office specialising in personal tax clients and owner-managed businesses.
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Associate Director
Ross is a Chartered Tax Advisor in our Gateshead office specialising in personal tax clients and owner-managed businesses.
Audit Senior
Sabeeh is based at our Derby office as an Audit Senior, he brings with him over four and a half years of audit experience gained at one of the ‘Big Four’ firms.
He is currently studying towards his ACA qualification and has worked across a wide range of sectors, developing a strong technical foundation and a keen eye for detail.
Sabeeh is passionate about delivering high-quality audit services and will be a valuable addition to our growing team, complementing our continued success.
Manager
George is an experienced accounts manager who works with a broad range of clients across different industries and business sizes. He helps his clients achieve their financial goals by delivering timely, meaningful management information and ensuring they understand what it means for their business.
George supports informed decision-making by offering dynamic, data-driven solutions tailored to each client’s unique challenge.
Chief Digital Information & AI Officer
Ian has over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation across different sectors, including many private equity-backed companies.
As Chief Digital Information & AI Officer, Ian works across the TC Group so that we apply the best of digital technology with Innovation, including AI, to provide evolving and differentiated services in our sector.
Accountant
Partner
Accounts Senior
Emily Bradshaw’s an ACA-qualified accountant and joins us as an Accounts Senior, bringing a strong blend of academic excellence and practical experience to our team. A First-Class graduate in Accounting and Finance from Nottingham Trent University, Emily combines technical expertise with a proactive, client-focused approach.
Before joining TC Group, Emily honed her skills at a Top 10 firm, where she developed a solid foundation in financial reporting, tax compliance, and client advisory services. Emily’s passionate about supporting clients with tailored financial solutions, with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for helping clients succeed, she brings energy and expertise to our growing team.
Recruitment Assistant
Tax Partner
As a qualified chartered accountant and a chartered tax advisor with over 30 years’ experience in both industry and the profession, Rosemary’s a specialist in all areas of tax with a wide variety of experience working with entities ranging from owner-managed businesses to PE-backed corporate groups.
Rosemary advises on the tax aspects of re-organisations, mergers and de-mergers, EIS investment schemes and EMI share schemes amongst others.
As part of her full service offering, Rosemary also works with business owners and wealthy individuals offering bespoke personal tax advice on matters including share ownership, trusts, capital gains and inheritance tax and she enjoys working with families to ensure tax is considered in their succession planning.
Payroll Senior
Kirstie’s an ACIPP qualified payroll technician with the CIPP, and has been with TC Group Diss for three years processing Payroll and managing Workplace Pension requirements for monthly payroll clients.
Payroll Associate
Mary has over 20 years experience in working with local companies providing payroll support, and is an ACIPP qualified payroll technician with the CIPP and an accredited user with Quickbooks and Xero.
At TC Group Diss, Mary manages the payroll department, and looks after the majority of our construction industry and Workplace Pension enquiries.
Company Secretary
Zoe joined our firm in 2025. She has over 30 years’ experience from an Office Supervisor/PA/Secretarial background within accountancy. Her varied role involves Company Secretarial duties and the day to day running of the office, along with all other administration duties.
Partner
Will is TC Leonherman’s Technical Development Lead, with a keen interest in technology for businesses and supporting clients with applications that build on their accounting software to bring added value and measurable performance.
Will works closely with our advisory services clients, providing value adding commentary for their management reporting to support real time decision making.
Partner
Ian’s gained impressive experience in both compliance and advisory services roles. He brings tenacity, commitment and a proven track record of delivering client success to his role at TC Group South Manchester, combined with a passion for providing exceptional client experience.
Ian’s the client relationship manager for a significant portfolio of clients delivering both compliance and advisory services, helping clients to grow their businesses and leverage value. Ian oversees the workflow through TC Leonherman, and has overall responsibility for service delivery in conjunction with his first line reporting managers.
Partner
Jo has an extensive background in the professional services field, in both the legal and accountancy sectors, and has held roles focused on people and practice management for over 15 years.
In her role at TC Leonherman, Jo’s responsible for all people management and regulatory compliance, and works closely with the Director of Client Services supporting the delivery of fees and operational targets. Jo also manages the Business’ administrative support team with overall responsibility for IT and data management, and credit control.