TC Group is a leading firm of accountants and business advisors in Colchester.
We’re here to support you at every stage of your financial journey, going beyond the day-to-day number-crunching. By taking the time to understand your business and personal financial wellbeing, planning becomes clearer and growth more purposeful.
We offer a full range of business accountancy and advisory services providing a unified “one-stop-shop” approach, covering accounts and tax, audit, property services, succession planning and more. For individuals, our approachable and professional team can support you in achieving your financial milestones with personal tax planning services, which includes inheritance tax, pensions, trusts and estate planning.
No matter the complexity of your financial situation, we have the team and expertise to help you navigate it successfully.
- Colchester City Centre Town Wall House
Balkerne Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3AD - Phone 01206 549303
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Meet members of the team
Glenn Strutt
Accounts Manager
As an ACA qualified Accounts Manager, Glenn’s based in our Colchester City Centre office. He joined the Accounts team as an intern whilst studying Business Finance at university. After graduating, he joined us in a permanent role and worked towards qualifying as a chartered accountant.
Glenn has a hands-on approach with an eye for detail, helping to guide and coordinate the Accounts team whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
In his spare time, Glenn enjoys 5-a-side football and going to the gym.
Jo Kent
Business Services Manager
Jo’s a FMAAT qualified Business Services Manager based in our Colchester City Centre office. Also an AAT Qualified Accountant with over 25 years’ experience, she specialises in Cloud Accounting software, Bookkeeping, VAT returns and Payroll.
Leading our Business Services department, Jo manages an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Cloud Accounting specialists, who are all highly organised and passionate about ensuring our services exceed the very high standards we set ourselves and that our clients expect of us. Jo’s keen to encourage clients to streamline their accounting processes and she’s always on hand to help with queries and training.
Jo’s married with two sons and a beautiful golden retriever. She enjoys gardening, walking, and being in the countryside.
Matthew Neale
Partner
Norwich, Diss, Great Yarmouth, Colchester City Centre
Matthew is a FCA qualified Partner with over 20 years’ experience supporting business owners to grow, improve profitability, and make confident financial decisions. First qualifying in 2001, his career began in audit before progressing into senior leadership roles within practice.
As Partner, Matthew leads a number of offices in TC Group’s East Anglia region, overseeing offices in Diss, Norwich (City Centre), Great Yarmouth, and Colchester (City Centre). He works closely with owners of small and medium-sized businesses, helping them identify opportunities to save tax, streamline processes, and put stronger financial structures in place so they can focus on running and growing their businesses.
Matthew is particularly passionate about supporting local business owners with practical, forward-thinking advice, going beyond compliance to provide clarity, efficiency, and long-term value. Alongside his client work, he plays a key role in driving the strategic growth of TC Group across East Anglia. Under his leadership, the region has expanded to four offices and a team of over 80 people.
With experience across a broad range of sectors, Matthew has a deep understanding of the commercial pressures businesses face and is committed to continually enhancing TC Group’s service offering through tailored, specialist support designed around each client’s needs.
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys riding trials motorbikes and competing in off-road events whenever time allows.
Melinda Simpson
Director
Melinda’s a Director based in our Colchester City Centre office. She has over 40 years’ experience having trained and qualified in a Big 6 firm in London, after graduating with an Economics degree. Melinda heads up the Colchester Office and provides Audit, Compliance and advisory services to a broad range of sectors including commercial and charity organisations.
Her clients range from private individuals, OMB’s, Charities, and Independent Schools.
Melinda likes to offer a holistic approach and services to clients built up through long standing client relationships and also has particular expertise in overseeing that our compliance services are delivered at the highest quality to ensure that the business risks of our clients are minimised.
Patrick Oakley
Audit Manager
Patrick’s an Audit Manager from our Colchester City Centre office. Patrick maintains extensive knowledge of current Audit issues and specialises within the Construction, Hospitality, and Retail sectors. Working closely with the Partners, he ensures a smooth and stress-free Audit process from start to finish whilst maintaining the highest standards.
Patrick enjoys skiing, shooting, rugby, good food and great wine. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family in his spare time.
Simon Welling
Partner
Simon’s a Partner in our Colchester City Centre office and is FCCA qualified. He joined the business after running his own practice for 10 years, and with over 25 years experience working with small and medium sized businesses and having also worked in industry, Simon can bring a balanced and knowledgeable view to his clients.
Simon’s built up a strong network of contacts in the Colchester and Essex area, assisting a diverse range of clients with year end accounts, Cloud Accounting solutions, as well as Tax planning and compliance.
With a ‘business partner’ approach, Simon very much enjoys helping clients through the complete process. From start ups to established businesses ensuring that with each step the business takes that all the financial and reporting considerations are dealt with to minimise liabilities and maximise profits.
Simon lives locally and is married with two sons.
Sue Davies
Consultant
Sue’s a Consultant for our Colchester City Centre and East Anglia practices specialising in private client tax advice.
Tim Bartrum
Client Manager
Tim’s a Client Manager based in our Colchester City Centre office. He’s part of the Audit and Accounts team in August 2020, having gained 30 years’ experience working in accounting practices. Specialising specifically in Charity Audits and Accounts, he works closely with all his clients to maintain the consistently high standard of work provided here.
Tim’s a father to three children, who keep him on his toes which helps with his running hobby and spends most Sundays on the side-lines of a football pitch.
Victoria Eastwood
Portfolio Manager
As an ACA and MAAT qualified Portfolio Manager, Victoria’s based in our Colchester City Centre office. She works closely with our team of junior accountants to provide guidance and mentoring, whilst also working with the Partners to ensure high standards are met consistently.
Victoria adores animals and owns two cheeky chinchillas. She also enjoys cooking and baking in her spare time.
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