Working together for Southampton

As part of TC Group’s largest entity, alongside Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Leicester, the Southampton team shares in celebrating 40 years of championing businesses across these regions.

Ranked among the UK’s Top 18 accountancy firms, TC blends strong regional connections with national expertise, helping organisations of every size prosper in a constantly evolving economy.

2025 marks 20 years of TC Southampton, having grown from a four-person team in a small Chandler’s Ford office to nearly 30 experts today. Over time, the team expanded into the heart of Southampton, occupying four offices in Ocean Village, before returning to an upgraded, larger premises in Chandler’s Ford in 2025. Throughout this journey, the team’s proud to have remained closely connected to the city’s business community, local charities, and regional growth initiatives.

 

LOCAL EXPERTISE, NATIONAL REACH

“Southampton’s business community’s vibrant, with strong sectors in the port, maritime, digital, healthcare, and education sectors. Investment into innovation and green energy means the city’s constantly evolving,” said Fraser Akehurst, Director at TC Southampton.

“We help companies anticipate change, make strategic moves, and strengthen their position. Collaboration and client relationships are central to our work in the region.”

TC Southampton’s approach is rooted in partnership. They work with intermediaries; banks, legal firms, commercial advisors, and recruitment specialists across the South Coast, helping SMEs and larger businesses navigate both everyday demands and long-term strategic challenges.

By combining core compliance services with advisory-led expertise—including Corporate Finance, HR Consultancy, Tax Advisory, Property Services, and Innovation Reliefs—TC Southampton offers full-service support under one roof. This integrated model ensures clients receive the right expertise at the right time, delivered through a coherent, proactive approach.

 

CELEBRATING BUSINESS GROWTH AND COMMUNITY IMPACT  

As one of TC’s most established regional offices, the Southampton team has played a key role in supporting the city’s development, helping clients across diverse sectors, from maritime logistics to advanced healthcare, achieve sustainable growth.

Richard Gillespie, Director said:

“Our team supports businesses by uncovering opportunities, providing strategic guidance, and tackling challenges—from workforce development to sector-specific demands. We combine market insight with tailored strategies that enable our clients to adapt to changing environments while pursuing sustainable, long-term growth.”

The team’s also proud to have supported the Saints Foundation for more than two years, contributing to community outreach, education programmes, and local wellbeing initiatives.

Beyond its professional services, the TC Southampton’s an active participant in local networking groups, charity events, and economic forums, reinforcing the firm’s long-standing commitment to shaping a thriving business ecosystem.

 

PART OF A WIDER SUCCESS STORY

Having evolved from a compliance-focused practice into a full-service advisory partner, TC’s clients have access to nationwide expertise including specialist tax knowledge, innovation funding experts, corporate finance capability, and one of the largest Property Services divisions in the profession.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

TC’s growing Southampton team will continue strengthening its specialist capabilities, enhancing digital tools and platforms, and delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services.

“Our ambition’s always the same: to help businesses in our region — and beyond — thrive,” said Fraser. “We’re proud to stand alongside them, supporting their goals, championing their successes, and contributing to the future of our incredible city.”

TC Group Southampton