
TC Group is a leading firm of accountants and business advisors in Diss.
Whether you’re an SME business owner, or seeking personal financial advice, we’re here to support local businesses and individuals across Norfolk and Suffolk to achieve their growth plans and long-term financial wellbeing.
We offer a multitude of functional accountancy and specialist business growth services, covering audit, accounts and compliance, tax reliefs, HR outsourcing, payroll and succession planning. For individuals, our personal tax and financial planning teams can assist with pensions, trusts, wills, and inheritance tax.
Every client’s different, which is why we don’t provide a “one size fits all” approach.
Led by a dedicated team of Partners who live and work in Norfolk and Suffolk, you’ll find holistic support shaped by a real understanding of the people, businesses and communities we work with.
- Diss Unit 8
Hopper Way
Diss Business Park
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4GT - Phone 01379 640555
- Email enquiries@tc-group.com
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client testimonials
“The team in Diss having been processing our payroll for over 10 years and provide a first class service. Our payroll is always accurate and on time and they are always on hand to help if we have any questions or queries with changes in staff or legislation. It’s well worth the fee to outsource this business task and leaves us free to focus on supporting those in our care.”
Richard, Financial Director at Juvantas Services Norwich
Meet members of the team

Caroline Johnson
Accounts Manager
Caroline’s a qualified FCCA and MAAT qualified Accounts Manager at our Diss office. She joined in 2005 as a Trainee accountant and qualified AAT in 2008, therefore ACCA qualified in 2011 and is now a Client Manager.
Caroline has a broad range of clients and has knowledge of Accounts, Corporation Tax, Personal Tax and VAT.

Izzy Malak
Tax Manager
Izzy’s a CTA qualified Tax Manager based in our East Anglia offices. Izzy previously worked for another accountancy firm for 6 years in the Corporate Tax team, with a specialism on tax due diligence work and advising owner managed businesses.

Kate Martin-Smith
Accounts Assistant Manager
Kate’s an FCCA qualified Accounts Assistant Manager based in our Diss office. She’s also ACCA qualified and has been working as an Accountant for almost 20 years. With experience regarding everything from payroll to large audits, Kate has a wide range of knowledge she brings to our clients.
Kate specialises in sole trader and limited company accounts and tax. She also regularly sets up Cloud-based bookkeeping systems for clients and is really enthusiastic about developing ways to make the bookkeeping work more efficiently whilst helping business owners understand how to use and utilise these systems.

Kimberley Kerry
Business Services Assistant Manager
Kim’s a Business Services Assistant Manager from our Diss office. Kim helps clients with their bookkeeping needs on a regular basis using a variety of Cloud Accounting software solutions as well as associated apps and enhancements. She studied the AAT bookkeeping qualification in her own time.

Kirstie Mills
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.

Lewis Cooper
Associate
Lewis Cooper is an FCA and BFP-qualified Associate who graduated from Durham University in 1993 with an Honours degree in Economics, before qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1997.
He began his career with a Big 4 accountancy firm in Manchester, gaining valuable experience before relocating to Norfolk in 2004. Today, Lewis manages a diverse portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses, audit clients, and overseas clients.
Lewis works closely with his clients on both their business and tax affairs, providing tailored advice and support to help them achieve their goals.

Louise Hollands
Associate Director
Louise is an FCA and BFP-qualified Chartered Accountant who trained with an international accountancy firm. With over 20 years of experience and as a business owner herself, she brings a wealth of strategic insight across a wide range of sectors.
Having progressed from Manager to Associate and now Associate Director, Louise plays a key role in managing the practice on a day-to-day basis. She oversees HR, policies and procedures, workflow, and efficiencies, ensuring the firm consistently delivers high-quality work, meets deadlines, and maintains exceptional standards across all areas.
Louise works closely with business owners, offering practical advice and proactive support to help them achieve their business and personal goals. She thrives on building strong relationships and being a positive part of every client’s business journey.

Mandy Rostron
Accounts Senior Manager
Mandy’s an Accounts Senior Manager at our Diss office and is ACCA qualified. With over 25 years experience of working for local businesses, both new start-ups and long running established companies, Mandy has a broad knowledge of the challenges business owners face.
Mandy provides advice and support to help minimise clients tax liabilities and optimise profits to help them maintain a competitive advantage.

Mary Channell
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.

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.

Ranesh Siriparsad
Audit Senior
Ranesh’s an Audit Senior based in our Diss office. Ranesh graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences and his Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences (CTA) at the University of South Africa and is eligible to register as an Associate with the South African Institute of Chartered Accounting(SAICA).
He’s also currently completing an ACCA qualification and working towards conquering a Masters in Accounting and Auditing in the future. He’s passionate about businesses and helping businesses succeed.
In his spare time, graphic designing is a secondary skill which has now become a hobby. Ranesh also enjoys being actively involved in various sports and loves bungy jumping and sky diving.

Reece Lanchester
Accounts Manager
Reece’s an Accounts Manager based in our Diss office. He’s been working as an Accountant since 2017 and is both ACCA and CTA qualified. He works within the Accounts team and has experience in a range of areas including owner manger businesses, VAT, Personal/Business Tax.

Sam Smith
Company Secretarial Senior Manager
Sam’s a Company Secretarial Senior Manager based in our Diss, Norwich, and Great Yarmouth offices.
Sam’s responsibilities include managing the Company Secretarial service offered to clients as well as managing the set-up of new clients and acting as personnel contact for employees.

Simonetta Castellano
Partner
Simonetta graduated in Business Finance and Economics from the University of East Anglia (Bsc Hons) and is an FCA qualified Chartered Accountant. Simonetta has worked in practice in the UK as a Manager, with extensive experience in accounting (UK GAAP), auditing and tax for owner-managed businesses.
Simonetta is fluent in English and Italian.
As East Anglia’s Audit Director, Simonetta’s role involves managing the Audit team and liaising with the portfolio of Audit clients to ensure legislative requirements, quality, and service levels are met.

Stephen Matthews
Partner
Stephen graduated in Business Economics in 2001 from Aberystwyth University. He’s a part of the ICAEW with over 20 years of experience.
Stephen’s a Partner and is dedicated to helping owner-managed businesses overcome their challenges.
Stephen enjoys cycling, snowboarding, and keeping fit.

Vikki Mayne
Personal Tax Manager
Vikki’s a Personal Tax Manager at our Diss and Great Yarmouth offices preparing tax returns for individuals, sole traders, and trusts together with the odd set of annual accounts if needed.
Vikki previously worked in the Trust department for another accountancy firm for over 21 years preparing trust and estate returns, annual accounts, arranging payments, dealing with tax pools, setting up and designing cash flow and budget reports for clients.
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