As a leading firm of accountants and business advisors in Colchester City Centre, at TC Group we take immense pride in serving the local business community.
Whether you’re a start-up business or an established company, our aim is to empower you to make informed business decisions with a holistic service tailored to you, covering accounts, audit and assurance, business tax advisory, corporate finance, VAT and R&D tax reliefs.
If you’re looking for a personable, professional accounting and business advisory team in Essex, 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 20’ firm in Accountancy Age, with offices across the UK.
- Colchester City Centre Town Wall House
Balkerne Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3AD - Phone 01206 549303
- Email enquiries@tc-group.com
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Meet members of the team
Glenn Strutt
Accounts Manager
Glenn’s an Accounts Supervisor from our Colchester City Centre office. He joined the Accounts team as an intern whilst studying Business Finance at university. After graduating, he joined us in a permanent role and worked towards qualifying as a chartered accountant.
Glenn has a hands-on approach with an eye for detail, helping to guide and coordinate the Accounts team whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
In his spare time, Glenn enjoys 5-a-side football and going to the gym.
Jo Kent
Business Services Manager
Jo’s a Business Services Manager based in our Colchester City Centre office. She’s an AAT Qualified Accountant with over 25 years’ experience, specialising in Cloud Accounting software, Bookkeeping, VAT returns and Payroll.
Leading our Business Services department, Jo manages an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Cloud Accounting specialists, who are all highly organised and passionate about ensuring our services exceed the very high standards we set ourselves and that our clients expect of us. Jo’s keen to encourage clients to streamline their accounting processes and she’s always on hand to help with queries and training.
Jo’s married with two sons and a beautiful golden retriever. She enjoys gardening, walking, and being in the countryside.
Matthew Neale
Regional Managing Partner
Matthew’s been with the firm for over 20 years, qualifying in 2001 and joining the business in 2003. Having worked in different roles including as an Audit Manager, Matthews current position is that of Regional Managing Development Director for the East Anglia region and equity owner of the local offices.
Matthew splits his time between acting for the owners of small and medium sized businesses, assisting them in all areas of accountancy, tax and business, and developing and implementing the strategic growth of East Anglia, which now has 4 offices and 80 team members in the Region.
Having worked with clients from a variety of sectors and industries, Matthew has a good sound knowledge of range of challenges clients can face and is always looking to add bespoke and specialist services to the range of support East Anglia offers to ensure the client’s needs are covered.
Matthew enjoys riding his trials motorbikes in off-road competitions when time permits!
Melinda Simpson
Director
Melinda’s a Director based in our Colchester City Centre office. She has over 40 years’ experience having trained and qualified in a Big 6 firm in London, after graduating with an Economics degree. Melinda heads up the Colchester Office and provides Audit, Compliance and advisory services to a broad range of sectors including commercial and charity organisations.
Her clients range from private individuals, OMB’s, Charities, and Independent Schools.
Melinda likes to offer a holistic approach and services to clients built up through long standing client relationships and also has particular expertise in overseeing that our compliance services are delivered at the highest quality to ensure that the business risks of our clients are minimised.
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.
Patrick enjoys skiing, shooting, rugby, good food and great wine. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family in his spare time.
Simon Welling
Director
Simon’s a Director in our Colchester City Centre office. He joined the business after running his own practice for 10 years, and with over 25 years experience working with small and medium sized businesses and having also worked in industry, Simon can bring a balanced and knowledgeable view to his clients.
Simon’s built up a strong network of contacts in the Colchester and Essex area, assisting a diverse range of clients with year end accounts, Cloud Accounting solutions, as well as Tax planning and compliance.
With a ‘business partner’ approach, Simon very much enjoys helping clients through the complete process. From start ups to established businesses ensuring that with each step the business takes that all the financial and reporting considerations are dealt with to minimise liabilities and maximise profits.
Simon lives locally and is married with two sons.
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.
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.
Victoria Eastwood
Accounts Supervisor
Victoria’s an Accounts Supervisor based in our Colchester City Centre office. She works closely with our team of junior accountants to provide guidance and mentoring, whilst also working with the Partners to ensure high standards are met consistently.
Victoria adores animals and owns two cheeky chinchillas. She also enjoys cooking and baking in her spare time.