Accountants in Southampton
As a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisors in Southampton, we take immense pride in serving the local business community.
Whether you’re a small start-up business, or established company, our aim’s to empower you to make informed business decisions with a holistic service tailored to you, covering Accounts, Service Charge, Corporate Finance, Audit and Assurance, Property Services and Business Tax Advisory.
If you’re looking for a personable, professional accounting and business advisory team in Southampton, 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 30’ firm in Accountancy Age, with offices across the UK.
Southampton
1st Floor,
Ocean Village Innovation Centre,
Ocean Way,
Southampton,
SO14 3JZ
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FRASER AKEHURST
DIRECTOR
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FRaser akehurst
DIRECTOR
Fraser is a Director, jointly responsible for the growth of the Southampton office where he’s based. Having spent 15 years working in practice, Fraser’s gained a wealth of experience in the Service Charge sector, helping to lead an award-winning Service Charge team that’s committed to supporting landlords, managing agents, housing associations, and residents across the UK.
Richard Gillespie
DIRECTOR
Richard is a Director, jointly responsible for the growth of our Southampton office where he’s based. Having spent over a decade providing audit and accountancy services to a broad range of clients across varying industries, Richard also oversees international accounting, taking lead on global assignments and offering International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) advice.
STEPHEN WATTS
MANAGING PARTNER
Stephen is Managing Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. He oversees the development and growth of these offices, as well as maintaining a client portfolio, offering strategic support to business owners.
Joe Eves
SENIOR MANAGER
Joe is Senior Manager within our Service Charge team and is based in our Southampton office. With his wealth of experience within the Service Charge sector, he supports landlords, managing agents, housing associations, and residents across the UK.
Debbie Ince
DIRECTOR
Debbie is Director and Head of Tax with presence across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. As a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor with more than 30 years’ experience, Debbie supports owner managed businesses plan for the future in a commercial and tax-efficient manner, from both a personal and business point of view.
Jo Surley
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Jo is Associate Director and Head of Tax Advisory across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Southampton, and Peterborough offices. With over 25 years’ tax experience, she’s passionate about supporting business owners, their families, and their businesses.
Patrick Faughnan
DIRECTOR
Patrick is a Director with presence across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. He heads up our Corporate Finance team who provide advice and support to business owners on Succession Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fundraising, and Valuations.
Ben Young
PARTNER
Ben is Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. He assists independent, owner managed, and investor-backed businesses to grow and meet their challenges in both an advisory and reporting capacity.
Chris Dell
PARTNER
Chris is Head of Brand, Creative & Culture in our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. His role means he’s constantly shaping our business’s identity whilst fostering a thriving, collaborative work environment.
David McGeachy
PARTNER
David is Head of VAT and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. Leading our VAT and customs advisory services, he advises CFOs, FDs, and business owners on critical issues where practical solutions need to be found and successfully implemented.
Emma Jones
PARTNER
Emma is Head of Audit and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. With over a decade of experience, Emma’s committed to developing, improving, and growing TC’s Audit & Assurance service offering.
Paul Jepps
PARTNER
Paul is Head of Service Charge and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. He brings over 25 years’ industry experience and has successfully developed a well-respected, trusted and award-winning Service Charge team that is committed to supporting landlords, managing agents, housing associations, and residents across the UK.
Rob de Main
PARTNER
Rob is Head of Operations and Technology and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise, overseeing TC’s operational strategies and technological advancements to drive efficiency and maximise productivity for our teams and clients alike.
Tom Dymond
PARTNER
Tom is Head of Property and Partner of our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. As a fully qualified Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Tom delivers first-class property advice and support to business owners and investors.
Vic Ulfik
HEAD OF INNOVATION TAX RELIEFS
Vic is Head of Innovation Tax Reliefs with a presence across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. With a background in engineering, manufacturing, and operations management, he’s committed to supporting innovative businesses to maximise their entitlement under the R&D tax credits scheme and other innovation reliefs.
Bruce Keir
HEAD OF HR
Bruce is Head of HR with a presence across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. He supports businesses across a range of industries in getting the best out of their people.
Amanda Burrows
SENIOR TAX MANAGER
Amanda is Senior Tax Manager based across our Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Southampton offices. With 35 years’ experience as well as a qualified ACA chartered accountant, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge to best support our clients and their tax needs.