Accountants & Business Advisors Derby

As a leading firm of accountants and business advisors in Derby, at TC Group we take immense pride in serving the local business community.

Whether you’re a start-up business or an established company, our aim’s to empower you to make informed business decisions with a holistic service tailored to you, covering accounts, audit and assurance and payroll, as well as business tax advisory and reliefs.

If you’re looking for a personable, professional accounting and business advisory team in Derby, then you’ve come to the right place. You’ll also benefit from the experience and knowledge of the TC Group’s wider network as a ‘Top 20’ firm in Accountancy Age, with offices across the UK.

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    Meet members of the team

    1. Alison Cox

      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.

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      Alison’s an Assoc CIPD and provides end-to-end payroll services to a broad spectrum of clients.

    2. Diane Grostate

      Credit Controller / Administrator

      Diane’s our Credit Controller. She’s also responsible for preparing and submitting any Statutory documentation for companies and assists with any administration as required.

    3. Eloise Cholerton

      Payroll Assistant

      Eloise has several years’ experience working in payroll. She deals with the end-to-end processing of payrolls, keeping an attentive eye whilst working to ensure deadlines are met.

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      Eloise’s knowledge of legislation means she can confidently support and assist clients with their queries.

    4. Emily Cooper

      Accounts Semi-Senior

      Emily’s AAT qualified and is experienced in preparing accounts for a variety of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

    5. Faye Sexton

      Audit Trainee

      Faye joined us following her graduation from the University of Leicester with an Accounting degree. Faye’s passion lies in expanding her knowledge and delving into the world of audit.

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      She’s looking forward to contributing to the firm and growing professionally within the field of audit.

    6. James Liptrott

      Partner

      As an ACA qualified Chartered Accountant, James leads the Derby and Nottingham’s audit function, overseeing compliance services and overall audit production.

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      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.

    7. Julie Pagett

      Office Manager

      Julie’s our Office Manager and has been with the firm since June 2019. With over 30 years’ experience from a PA/Secretarial background gained within the railway industry prior to joining us.

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      She now enjoys the varied role that being Office Manager brings; key roles being front of house reception, meeting and greeting visitors and all office administration duties.

    8. Lisa Broadhead

      Marketing & Business Development Manager

      Lisa re-joined the firm in 2021, as Marketing & Business Development Manager working at both our Derby and Nottingham offices.

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      Lisa’s role involves managing the marketing activity of the Nottingham and Derby offices, working closely with our directors and focusing on the promotion of our business.

    9. Mark Roe

      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.

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      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.

    10. Martin Bowles

      Partner

      As an FCA qualified Chartered Accountant, Martin heads up our Derby and Nottingham offices. With over 20 years of experience, there are few business sectors Martin hasn’t encountered.

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      He leverages his experience as a business owner to advise other business owners and thrives as a quasi-FD for entrepreneurial clients who lack that function, as well as using his experience to provide a valuable sounding-board to more sophisticated clients.  He learns something new every day and everyday has something new to offer.

      Martin says “The buzz comes from the continuous challenge of successfully running our practices alongside working with interesting and varied clients with ever evolving needs. This leads to no two days being the same. Having a fantastic team to work with and depend on for our continued growth, makes it all worthwhile.”

      A keen pilot away from work, Martin would happily be found soaring above the clouds when he isn’t enjoying time with his family or supporting Nottingham Forest.

    11. Michael Dolman

      Senior Audit Manager

      Michael’s an experienced professional, ACCA and AAT qualified. With over several years of experience in accountancy, Michael excels in leading comprehensive audit assignments.

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      He brings a fresh perspective to enhance business controls and supports clients across various sectors, with a particular focus on manufacturing.

    12. Mimosa Anderson

      Accounts Semi Senior

      Mimosa’s newly AAT qualified and joins us as an Accounts Semi-Senior, bringing with her a solid foundation in accountancy.

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      Mimosa is dedicated to supporting our clients and enhancing our financial operations making her a valuable addition to our team.

    13. Rachel O’Donnell

      Tax & Accounts Senior

      Rachel joined the firm in 2012 as a senior accountant, ATT and MAAT qualified. She has since developed her knowledge to include personal and corporate tax compliance.

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      She is a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians and the Association of Accounting Technicians. Through her varied taxation role, Rachel has gained valuable experience and continues to expand her overall tax knowledge with a particular interest in Trusts and Estates.

    14. Rebecca Taylor

      Accountant

      Beccy joined the firm in 2012 and is AAT qualified with over 15 years of accounts experience.  Her role includes preparation and completion of limited company accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts.

    15. Sajida Yasmin

      Tax Senior

      Sajida’s a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance graduate and also ATT qualified. She has been working in general practice in the field of Tax since 1998.

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      She joined the firm as Tax Senior in October 2019 and her role involves preparing Tax Returns and P11D’s.

    16. Samuel Muscutt

      Audit Trainee

      Sam’s a student Chartered Accountant, his role in audit involves statutory and non-statutory audit for Limited Liability Partnerships and Limited companies.

    17. Shaun Bolton

      Accounts Semi-Senior

      Shaun’s AAT qualified and joined the firm as an Accounts Semi-Senior.  He has several years of experience of dealing with clients in a variety of different sectors and industries.

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