Local accountancy and business advisory firm TC Group, which proudly ranks within the Accountancy Age Top 20, celebrated a series of senior promotions at the start of the year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to people, leadership and exceptional client experience.
Spanning Associate Director through to Partner, the promotions reflect TC Group’s long-held belief that sustainable business growth starts with growing great people. For owner-managed businesses, this investment in the senior leadership team translates directly into continuity of service, deeper relationships, and trusted advisors who understand their business journey, not just at a single point in time, but over many years.
“These appointments recognise not only individual achievement, but also the long-standing commitment, leadership and positive impact each person continues to have on our clients, teams and the wider business,” said Stephen Watts, Chief Operating Officer.
Leading corporate finance excellence
One significant promotion sees Patrick Faughnan appointed Partner – Head of Corporate Finance (CF).
As one of ten Partners in TC SEM, the partner firm comprising TC Group’s Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester and Southampton offices, Patrick now plays a ‘hands-on’ senior leadership and ownership role.
Th is promotion follows a standout year for Patrick and TC’s CF team. Last year, Patrick was named Dealmaker of the Year at the Insider Central & East Dealmakers Awards, a recognition that highlighted both his expertise and the strength of the wider CF team. The team itself received multiple nominations, including Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year, Transaction Services Team of the Year and Matt Ritchie as Emerging Dealmaker of the Year, reflecting the growing reputation, depth of talent, and consistent performance within the service line.
Building on this momentum, Patrick has recently been shortlisted for the UK Dealmakers Awards 2026 in the same category, representing the Central & East region. His achievement of the flagship Dealmaker of the Year award alongside fantastic feedback received from the wider corporate finance community, reflects the impact of Patrick’s work. This follows the CF’s team’s earlier success in securing the corresponding Team of the Year title.
Ben Young, Partner, said: “Patrick has been an active contributor to the senior leadership board, helping shape the wider development of the practice and drive the success of our strategic initiatives. This clearly demonstrates and underpins the value he will provide moving forward. Recognising Patrick’s longstanding achievements through this prominent promotion’s something TC Group trusts will both inspire its teams and reflect the sustained growth and strength of its advisory services.”
Audit expertise, continuity and balance
Antonia Aldridge-Brown has been promoted to Director in Audit, bringing more than a decade of experience within TC Group and a deep understanding of the audit needs of growing businesses.
“This promotion feels like the culmination of not just the last ten years working for TC Group, but my entire career,” she said. “It doesn’t feel like an individual win, I’m grateful to colleagues and clients who’ve made this such an enjoyable journey.”
Emma Jones, Partner – Head of Audit said: “Having worked alongside Antonia for 14 years at TC Group and at previous fi rms, it’s been a great privilege to see her progress in her career and now achieve her much-deserved promotion to Audit Director.
“Antonia’s work ethic and drive for continuous improvement have had a positive impact not only within the Audit team, but across the wider business, particularly through her contribution to the senior leadership board since 2023.”
Driving strategic growth and mentorship
Promoted to Director in Corporate Finance, Paula Carter continues to play a key role in shaping the firm’s future direction.
Since joining TC just over three years ago, Paula has been actively involved in developing services and enhancing client experience, alongside contributing at leadership level through the board.
“Attaining Director status marks a significant milestone I’m immensely proud to celebrate,” she said. “Looking ahead, my focus will be on enhancing service line performance, mentoring future leaders, and supporting initiatives such as Women in Business.”
Stephen Watts added: “Paula’s promotion to Director is thoroughly deserved and comes just a year after her appointment to the senior leadership board, reflecting the exceptional impact she continues to make.
“Since joining TC Group, she’s played a pivotal role in strengthening and shaping our CF offering which is now in the strongest position it’s ever been. Beyond her ‘day job’ she consistently gives her time to support and mentor colleagues across the firm. Her passion for championing the role of Women in Business, most notably through the networking group she founded and continues to lead, sets a powerful example for others. Paula truly lives and breathes our values and leads by example in everything she does.”
Trusted, long-term client focus
Angela Taylor’s promotion to Head of Accounts & Outsourcing (A&O) and appointment to the senior leadership board highlights the importance TC places on trusted, personal relationships.
“I’ve always valued my work and the relationships I’ve built with my clients, some of which have spanned more than 30 years,” said Angela.
Her leadership ensures clients benefi t from consistent service, deep sector knowledge, and teams empowered to challenge thinking constructively – driving better outcomes and continuous improvement, one of TC Group’s three strategic priorities alongside Client Experience and Mergers & Acquisitions.
Jordan Dennis, Partner in the firm’s Leicester office, said: “Angela’s client relationships have been built on trust and consistency and for us as a business, that’s what matters most.
“She truly lives TC’s culture, and her mindset of embracing challenges has helped both her and the team continually raise standards within our A&O service line. Angela’s dedication to developing her team is evident every single day, and I look forward to continuing working with her in my role as A&O Sponsor. It’s Angela’s combination of experience, openness, and genuine care that makes her such a natural choice for her new role.”
Building collaborative, future-focused services
Completing the senior promotions is Estelle Sherman, promoted to Associate Director and Head of Payroll.
“I’m proud and grateful to have been appointed Associate Director and Head of Payroll,” said Estelle.
“This promotion reflects the collective efforts of a highly committed team and the progress made in strengthening Payroll as a strategic function.”
For businesses, TC’s payroll advisory goes far beyond compliance, delivering accuracy, reliability, and insight, with a proactive approach that identifies potential issues before they arise.
Under Estelle’s leadership, the team was recently nominated for Payroll Team Excellence at the Association of Bureau Managers (ABM) Bureau Management Awards. TC was honoured to be recognised among so many talented professionals across the payroll industry, a clear testament to the team’s dedication and the value they bring to clients.
Rob de Main, Partner – Head of IT at TC, said: “Estelle’s promotion to Associate Director – Head of Payroll is a thoroughly well-earned recognition of her inclusive leadership, technical excellence and genuine passion for developing people and services.
“She leads with empathy, clarity, and confidence, creating an environment where individuals feel supported, trusted and motivated to perform at their best. Her enthusiasm, commitment, and values-led approach have had a lasting.”
Always supporting business growth
These promotions strengthen TC Group’s leadership across key service lines, reinforcing its ability to support owner-managed businesses with consistent, senior-led advice, both locally and nationally.
Find out more by visiting the TC Group website.
