

TC Knill James is a leading firm of accountants and business advisors in Lewes.
Whether you’re an SME business owner, or seeking personal financial advice, we’re here to support local businesses and individuals across East Sussex 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 East Sussex, you’ll find holistic support shaped by a real understanding of the people, businesses and communities we work with.
- Lewes One Bell Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1JU - Phone 01273 480480
- Email enquiries@tc-group.com
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“I’m hugely indebted for the support that my practice receives from the TC Knill James Tax team. The advice that I receive from them is both timely and authoritative. You rarely find such expertise under the one roof.”
Philip Woodman – Managing Partner, Opass Billings Wilson & Honey LLP
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“I’m very grateful to the team at TC Knill James for their hard work and brilliant support to help get the transaction across the line. There were several challenges along the way, but the easy-to-understand and practical advice and guidance provided were second to none. I was extremely impressed by their skill and responsiveness.”
Nick Porter – MD, SAS Energy
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“TC Knill James have been a part of our team since the very beginning of our farm nearly 40 years ago. Throughout this time, they have overseen our growth into a substantial family enterprise over five generations, and they are now helping us to diversify and plan for the succession of our business to the next generation in a tax-efficient way.
TC Knill James are a great asset to local businesses large and small and totally trustworthy in their advice.”
Peter Barton – Director, Grassington Rangers Ltd
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“We’re incredibly impressed with the outstanding service provided by Matt and the team at TC Knill James. Their efficiency and speed was impressive, delivering high-quality work with a tight deadline. Their professionalism and attention to detail have greatly contributed to our financial clarity and confidence. We highly recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable and prompt financial services.“
Charlotte Aylott – UK Financial Lead, Real Pet Food Company
Meet members of the team
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Senior Manager Business Hub
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Partner
View David W Martin's profileDavid W Martin
Partner
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Business Advisory Director
View Jamie Bird's profileJamie Bird
Tax Partner
View Jeff Fletcher's profileJeff Fletcher
Partner
View Kirsty Royds-Jones's profileKirsty Royds-Jones
Senior Manager Personal Tax
View Kirsty Wilson's profileKirsty Wilson
Corporate Finance Partner (South East and South Coast)
View Lauren Empringham's profileLauren Empringham
Audit Senior Manager
View Matthew Archer's profileMatthew Archer
Audit Director
View Michael Williams's profileMichael Williams
Senior Manager Corporate Tax
View Nick Rawson's profileNick Rawson
Partner
View Steven Thomson's profileSteven Thomson
Senior Manager Business Hub
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