Meet the team

WHO WE ARE AT TC GROUP

With over 1100 people across our business located in over 40 offices, our team’s made up of individuals helping business owners and their growth goals.

With TC Group by your side, no matter how complex your financial situation may be, we have the resources and expertise to help you navigate it successfully.

Here, you’ll find our Partners and Heads of Service Lines.

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  1. Patrick Oakley

    Audit Manager

    Patrick’s an Audit Supervisor from our Colchester City Centre office. Patrick maintains extensive knowledge of current Audit issues and specialises within the Construction, Hospitality, and Retail sectors. Working closely with the Partners, he ensures a smooth and stress-free Audit process from start to finish whilst maintaining the highest standards.

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    Patrick enjoys skiing, shooting, rugby, good food and great wine. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family in his spare time.

  2. Tim Bartrum

    Client Manager

    Tim’s a Client Manager based in our Colchester City Centre office. He’s part of the Audit and Accounts team in August 2020, having gained 30 years’ experience working in accounting practices. Specialising specifically in Charity Audits and Accounts, he works closely with all his clients to maintain the consistently high standard of work provided here.

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    Tim’s a father to three children, who keep him on his toes which helps with his running hobby and spends most Sundays on the side-lines of a football pitch.

  8. Barinder Chadha

    Head of Audit

    Barinder joined TC Group in 2024 as Head of Audit, with 30 years’ experience in audit quality, risk management and is eager to help shape the future of our audit service.

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    Barinder has a proven track record in leading initiatives to improve audit culture, enhance methodology, elevating audit quality, embedding professional scepticism, delivering training, driving digital transformation all whilst ensuring compliance.

  9. Tim Lindfield

    Partner

    Tim’s a partner in the TC SWP office in Croydon, providing clients with Tax, Accounting and Audit services. Tim has a wide ranging client base with particular focus on the property and service sector.

  10. Patrick du Cassé

    Patrick du Cassé

    Partner

    Patrick oversees the tax team at TC SWP but also has a background in Audit and general practice. He particularly enjoys working with his clients in the motorsports, marketing, and Not for Profit sectors.

  11. John Millidge

    John Millidge

    Partner

    John’s a Partner at the TC SWP office in Croydon with a focus on providing accounting and audit services to corporate clients, charities, and housing associations.

  12. Alasdair Weaks

    Partner

    Alasdair heads up the TC SWP office in Croydon, with a broad client portfolio including owner managed businesses and charities.

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    He strongly believes that whilst assisting all clients on the financial side, it’s important to recognise that it’s not just numbers. Understanding a client and their ‘business’ is the key to helping them navigate the varied and often complex path to achieving their goals.

  13. Jacques Sypkens

    Partner

    With over 20 years’ experience spanning multiple industries, Jacques brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to TC Letchworth, Cambridge and Huntingdon. He specialises in supporting the recruitment sector, focusing on volume workforce management, and delivering tailored financial and accounting services.

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    Jacques background also includes working with high-net-worth individuals, import, distribution and retail sectors, and B2B tech support.

  14. James Price

    Partner

    James is an Audit Partner and plays a crucial role in providing assurance on a business’s performance and position. Audits are not only beneficial in providing insights into a company’s inner workings, but also help identify areas for improvement, enable informed decision-making, and strengthen stakeholder confidence.

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    James’s ability to provide critical insights make him an invaluable asset on any audit assignment.

    Aside from this Audit Partner duties, James is a seasoned corporate finance professional assisting clients on both the buy side and sell side of transactions, and holds the ICAEW CF designation. James is adept at providing commercial and pragmatic advice in the deal arena.

  15. Graham Boar

    Partner

    Graham’s a seasoned Tax Partner and brings a unique blend of expertise and client-centric approach to our team. As a Fellow member of ICAEW and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, he holds a distinguished position in the field.

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    In his role, Graham excels in managing private client services, he not only ensures impeccable tax compliance but also provides invaluable advisory services.

    What truly sets Graham apart is his exceptional talent for demystifying complex tax issues and presenting them in easily understandable terms. His comprehensive approach results in innovative solutions, often illuminating paths and possibilities that others may not consider. Whether it’s estate planning, family succession, income planning, business transaction structuring, or navigating HMRC interventions, Graham’s insightful and forward-thinking strategies are tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges of each client.

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