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.

Jake Burton
Manager
Holbeach
Jake’s the Digital Development Manager based at the Holbeach office where, alongside Chris McKenna, he has driven cloud adoption and wider app integration, as well as general process efficiencies.
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Jake champions online and digital accounting, sharing his expert knowledge and experience across the Group. His specialist areas include transitioning businesses from manual or antiquated systems to cloud, providing in-depth training, advise and support to these clients along their journey.

Within a rapidly changing industry, Jake continues to explore new developments in accounting technology, focusing on AI and robotic process automation (RPA) to improve efficiency for clients and staff.

Outside of work, Jake’s passion is cricket. In memory of his granddad who died during Covid, Jake set up Runs4Research to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. His efforts have resulted in more than £62,000 being donated to the charity so far.
Paula Harwood
Client HR Consultant
Norwich – TC Farnell Clarke
Paula joined TC Farnell Clarke in 2023 to expand the support available to clients through a dedicated HR advisory service. By working alongside the firm’s accounting, payroll, tax and business advisory teams, she helps businesses access practical, joined-up advice on both their people and commercial challenges.
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With over 15 years’ HR experience across both the public and private sectors, Paula works closely with SME business owners on people strategy, workforce planning and employment matters. She’s CIPD qualified and brings a practical, commercially focused approach to helping clients build effective, compliant and engaged workforces.
Karen Shackcloth
Payroll Manager
Norwich – TC Farnell Clarke
Karen supports a diverse portfolio of clients with all aspects of payroll. Having worked in payroll for over a decade, many years with the firm, she’s developed extensive expertise in payroll compliance, legislation and client service.
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She’s passionate about building strong client relationships and ensuring businesses receive a reliable and responsive payroll service.
Abi Tullock
Senior Finance Partner
Norwich – TC Farnell Clarke
Abi’s a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) who heads up the outsourcing team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients with their bookkeeping and finance functions. Having started her career with the firm as an apprentice over 11 years ago, she’s progressed through her professional qualifications, developing deep expertise across a wide range of sectors.
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Her hands-on experience, combined with a highly client-focused approach, enables businesses to streamline financial processes and gain access to timely, insightful management information that supports confident decision-making.

Outside of work, Abi enjoys spending time with family and friends, loves baking, and is always planning her next holiday, preferably a cruise!
Jordan Newsome
Operations Manager
Norwich – TC Farnell Clarke
Jordan joined Farnell Clarke in 2021 as a Payroll Senior, having built a strong foundation in administration and payroll across multiple industries and in practice. Through a natural progression within the business, Jordan’s taken on broader responsibilities across internal HR and office management before stepping into the role of Operations Manager.
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Now overseeing the smooth running of day-to-day operations, Jordan works closely with teams across the business to ensure processes are efficient, people are supported, and clients receive a consistently high standard of service. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, Jordan plays an important role in driving operational effectiveness.

Jordan’s passionate about TC Farnell Clarke’s culture and values, and takes pride in creating a positive, supportive environment where people can thrive. Approachable and highly organised, Jordan’s dedicated to making a meaningful impact both internally and in the experience delivered to clients.
Jack Hughes
Partner Succession
Harvey Russell
Accounts Assistant
Croydon
Harvey is an Accounts Assistant supporting businesses with bookkeeping, Xero and cloud accounting, accounts preparation, VAT records and financial administration. He helps maintain accurate accounting information so that year-end accounts, management reporting and compliance work can be completed efficiently. Harvey is developing his professional and technical expertise while providing reliable support to clients and colleagues across the Croydon practice.
Jurgita Macleod
Payroll Manager
Croydon
Jurgita is a Payroll Manager providing outsourced payroll and payroll bureau services to employers across Croydon, Surrey, London and the South East. Her expertise includes PAYE processing, workplace pensions, auto-enrolment, CIS payroll administration and payroll compliance.
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Her expertise helps businesses run accurate and timely payroll processes, providing dependable support to employers, employees and management while maintaining efficient operations and high service standards.
Emma Reynolds
Accounts Manager
Croydon
Emma is an Accounts Manager specialising in statutory accounts, year-end accounts, financial reporting and technical accounting compliance. She supports owner-managed and privately owned businesses with FRS 102 reporting, complex accounting matters, management information and audit support where required.
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Her sector specialisms include professional services, FMCG and care homes. Emma leads technical quality across the Croydon team, helping clients receive accurate, compliant and meaningful financial reporting that supports business planning and confident decision-making.
George Clayson
Transaction Services Director (South East and South Coast)
George has specialised in due diligence and deal advisory services for over 20 years, and has advised clients across a wide range of sectors and deal sizes. He’s also experienced in providing strategic and business advice to start-ups and growing companies.
Ann-Marie Davies
General Counsel
Ann-Marie’s General Counsel at TC Group.
Leila Karim
Internal Recruiter
George Thomas
National Head of Audit
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.
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.
Matt Ritchie
Corporate Finance Manager