TC Group merges with North West-based accountancy firm Smith and Goulding

TC Group is pleased to announce the merger with Smith and Goulding.

This deal continues TC Group’s successful M&A Strategy.

TC Group is an Accountancy Age ‘Top 20’ firm with offices across the UK. Over a range of key disciplines, our joined-up approach offers clients a holistic service across their business and personal affairs.

The expert knowledge and experience of our in-house team of tax specialists, lawyers, financial planners, business advisors and accountants provide tailor-made services to clients in a professional, cost-effective and timely fashion.

This tailored approach ensures we meet the needs of our clients, helping them make the right decisions both now and for the future.

Smith and Goulding have been delivering first-class business support and accountancy services to clients across the North West for decades. They provide a comprehensive range of advisory and compliance services, combining innovation with traditional accountancy elements.

Smith and Goulding clients will gain the support of TC Group’s national and international network.

TC Group’s Chief Growth Officer, Shiv Shah, comments: “We’re delighted to welcome Smith & Goulding to TC Group. Kieran and Andrew have been and will continue to be fantastic stewards of the firm, whose people and clients can continue to expect the same level of care and attention they’ve enjoyed to date, whilst tapping into the broader suite of capabilities, expertise and support we can provide. We look forward to seeing the business continue to go from strength to strength.”

The Partners at Smith and Goulding commented: “This is an exciting next chapter for our firm. From the outset, it was important that we found a partner who shares our values, our commitment to client service, and our long-term vision.

Joining forces with TC Group enables us to enhance the breadth of expertise and resources available to our clients, while maintaining the personalised, relationship-led approach that defines our practice.

We are proud of what we’ve built, and we’re confident that this partnership creates even greater opportunities for our clients and our team.”

 

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