Meet The Accountancy Team

Martin specialises in corporate insolvency and turnaround, audit and strategic planning and is senior partner of the practice. 

Martin has wide commercial experience being a director of a property development company and former chairman of a not-for-profit company operating in the leisure sector. 

Martin also has a significant involvement in the local business community and voluntary organisations; Martin is Chairman of Westminster Circle, Old Suttonians Association, Old Suttonians Football Club and the Ameteur Football Combination as well as President of Sutton Federation and past-President of the Amateur Football Combination.

Dean is the senior partner within the Business Services Group and specialises in the highly complex area of tax investigations, including voluntary tax disclosures and tax fraud enquiries (COP 9). He often works closely with other Accountancy Practices, Solicitors, and other related third-party introducers, who may not offer this service, and who seek experienced and professional representation for their clients, throughout the process.  
 
Having joined the Practice in 1984, Dean has extensive experience in corporate and individual tax advisory business compliance. Over the many years with the practice, Dean has established very strong business relationships with his clients and has assisted clients with various aspects of their businesses, to include business acquisitions/sales, and strategic business planning.

Having graduated from Kings College London, David qualified with Deloittes as a chartered accountant before subsequently joining Turpin Barker Armstrong in 2003 in the Business Services Group. He became a Partner in 2008 and focuses primarily on statutory audits, Limited company compliance and advice on growth and exit planning. David now acts as the senior statutory auditor and mentors a team of accountants in training. 

David grew up in Surrey and lives with his wife and two daughters. 

Outside of work he enjoys following Tottenham Hotspur and travelling to his property in France.

Bradley is our expert on property – this covers development (including finance and use of SPV’s), residential and service companies. He is also very active on acquisition and disposal work for clients and various private equity investors.

Bradley also has deep knowledge of and advises on accounting software systems – he is both QuickBooks and Xero qualified.

With a first class degree in accounting and an FCCA, Bradley has been a partner in the firm since 2008.

Sarah-Jane joined the Firm in 2004 originally as a member of the insolvency team however in 2007 moved to the accountancy department and is now a qualified FCCA with an extensive knowledge across both corporate and personal accounting, Sarah-Jane currently focuses on audit work where she has developed a large portfolio of audit clients.

Outside of work Sarah-Jane likes to spend time with friends and family, she also loves reading, watching crime dramas, holidays and rugby union (watching, not playing!).

Thomas joined the Firm in July 2016 and is working towards his ACCA qualification.

Thomas has knowledge and experience in both corporate and personal accounting and focuses mainly on corporate accounting, tax and audit. He prides himself on the quality of his work as well as being a team player.

In his leisure time Thomas enjoys spending his time with family and friends, DIY projects, art, football and formula one.

Mike is our expert in Management accounts and also forms part of our audit team. Mike has extensive knowledge on Sage50, Xero and QuickBooks, being a Certified expert on QuickBooks online.

With 19 years’ experience, he works on a wide range of clients trading in various industries including construction, refrigeration and retail.

Away from work Mike enjoys playing golf, socialising with friends and family and is a season ticket holder at Charlton Athletic.

Louis is an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior, who joined TBA in February 2020, having previously worked for a medium sized firm in London.

He is a qualified FCCA who has a wide experience of Limited Company Audit and Accounts for owner managed businesses in a variety of sectors.

In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his family; playing badminton; and walking in the countryside.

Ryan joined the firm in 2012 straight from 6th form and has never looked back since. He is a ‘peoples person’ and enjoys building relationships with clients and getting to know the ins and outs of their businesses.

Ryan works with a variety of clients, from marketing moguls to award winning local pubs. Having passed his Sage50 course many years ago, his knowledge on the software has only strengthened and is now one of our experts on this. Ryan also passed his ACCA qualification in 2021.

Outside of the office he enjoys playing football, going to music festivals and looking after his pride and joy… his car!

Aravinth (Ara) joined the BSG Department in February 2018, he previously worked for Kreston Reeves and is ACCA qualified.

Ara specialises in Limited Company Accounts and Audit; he has built an excellent rapport with his clients and enjoys getting to understand their business to provide holistic advice to ensure that he meets their needs and satisfaction.

Ara speaks Tamil

Outside of work, Ara enjoys playing football, socialising with friends and family and visiting new food places

Shaun has been with the Firm since November 2014 and is currently working towards his ACCA qualification.

Shaun has gained experience working with clients in both owner managed businesses and limited companies. 

Outside of work, Shaun enjoys socialising with his friends, watching Liverpool let him down each season, and anything food related. Find out more in Shaun's Employee Spotlight.

Harry joined the accountancy team in September 2024 straight from sixth form where he achieved an A-level in Accountancy. 

As well as studying for his A-Levels Harry was a part-time lifeguard. 

In his spare time Harry enjoys going to the gym, watching UFC and spending time with his family and friends.

Minahil joined the accounts team in September 2024, she is currently working towards her ACCA. Minahil has experience in VAT, Tax return (personal and partnership) and Ltd companies accounts.

Outside of work Minahil likes cooking and playing badminton.

Ammar joined the firm in January 2023 as a member of the audit department, having previously worked for a medium-sized firm in London.

Ammar is a FCCA qualified with wide experience in Limited Company Audit and Accounts for owner-managed businesses in a variety of sectors. He specializes in conducting external audits for various sectors, namely construction, retail, and hospitality. Ammar also speaks Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi.

Away from work, Ammar enjoys traveling, going to the gym, and playing cricket.

Sethu joined the Firm in August 2022 as a member of the audit department, he specialises in conducting external audits for medium to large companies for a variety sectors namely property construction, retail, solicitors, academies , manufacturing, travels, care industry, charities , information technology and recruitment. 

Sethu is a qualified FCCA and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment. He has completed his ATT exams and is currently working towards his CTA exams. Sethu also speaks Malay and Tamil. 

Outside of work, Sethu enjoy travelling and venturing new cuisines. He supports Man-U which at the moment needs a bit of TLC .... 

Sufian joined the firm in July 2022 during the busiest VAT quarter. He qualified ACCA in 2007 and is now FCCA. He comes with extensive experience of helping clients from initial transaction level to compliance with Companies House and HMRC.

Sufian believes in good processes and enjoys working on accounting systems integrations, Iris,  Xero and Ms Excel. Sufian also speaks Urdu.

Outside of work, Sufian enjoys spending time with family, driving, walking, camping, and movies.  

Karen joined the firm in September 2019 as a bookkeeper after having worked in finance for more than a quarter of a century.

Outside of work, Karen enjoys not only baking but also finding creative ways to decorate cakes for special occasions. Additionally, Karen is an avid athletics fan and enjoys staying up to date with the latest athletics stats.

Elaine has been with the Firm since 1998 when she joined the Business Services Group as a book keeper. Prior to this she worked in financial services for 11 years.

Elaine has specialised in payroll since 2004 and is now Manager of the Payroll team.

In her spare time she enjoys socialising, gardening, and enjoying the sunshine.

Brenda joined TBA in June 2021 but has been working in the financial service sector for the last 3 and a half years. Brenda’s responsibilities include overseeing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll for clients.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing chess, and painting.

Robab recently joined TBA as a payroll administrator. Robab has 4 years of payroll experience and is presently studying payroll management.

Outside of work Robab loves exploring new places, trying different foods, and spending time with family.

Sarah is qualified as a sports injury therapist although she’s worked in the estate agency industry for the past 10 years. Recently she decided it’s time for a slight change in her career path and wanted to seek a position which is more ‘behind the scenes’. Sarah was thrilled when she was offered the position of compliance administrator with TBA.

In her spare time Sarah loves spending time with her family. She’s an outdoors person and has a very energetic and bouncy dog which she loves to take to the beach and on long walks in the countryside. 

Vanessa rejoined the Practice in 2023 having first worked as PA to the Senior Partner, Martin Armstrong, back in 1997.

After a number of years working for Multinational Insurance companies in Project Management, then taking time out to raise a family and pursue a Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology, Vanessa has now returned to TBA in an Accounting capacity for the Business Services Group.

Outside of work Vanessa enjoys Pilates, long country walks and socialising with friends and family.  

Laura started work at TBA in April 2006 as a member of the admin team. Since then Laura has progressed to being PA to three of the Business Services Group Partners.

Outside of work Laura loves spending time with friends and family; she also enjoys yoga, music, dogs and shopping.

Michelle joined TBA in March 2017. She has a degree in Management and Media and has experience in corporate governance and administration in both the public and private sectors. Michelle supports Dean Clark and the team in the Business Services Group.

Outside of work Michelle enjoys rock climbing, spending time with friends and family and she is studying for a diploma in Interior Design.

Ellie joined the firm in April 2017 as an Admin Assistant for the whole firm.

Ellie's primary focus is supporting the accounts department where she manages our digital records - filing and archiving.

You may also see Ellie's smiley face in our reception when covering for Karen, she really enjoys meeting and greeting our clients.

Outside of work Ellie enjoys a part time weekend job in a social club. Ellie also enjoys spending time helping out at charity events and socialising. 

Karen is the friendly face that greets you when you call or visit the Firm. Karen joined the practice as a receptionist in October 2004.

Karen attended the university of  life and brings her wealth of experience to clients and staff alike.

Away from work Karen enjoys gardening and sports, to find out more check out Karen's Employee Spotlight. 

Joining the Practice at the beginning of 2022, Ryan oversees TBA's internal human resources and the practice Finances.

Outside work Ryan plays and watches a lot of football as well as coaching a youth team. He also enjoys holidays with his family.

Denise joined the Practice in December 1999 and is our IT Manager. Denise’s responsibilities include planning and overseeing the smooth running of the IT department. Denise also creates compliance policies, procedures and forms for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

Outside work, Denise enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking, mindfulness, yoga, theatre, gardening and cooking 

 Our longest serving member of staff, Sarah, has been with the practice since 1984. With a wide range of responsibilities Sarah ensures that the office runs smoothly and efficiently– and if it doesn’t – she sorts it! 

A previous Akela and Brown Owl, Sarah is still involved in scouting in her spare time. She also enjoys travelling, eating out and being taken for a walk by her Border Collie. 

Specialising in digital marketing Hannah deals with the whole firms marketing needs. Prior to commencing her marketing role Hannah was PA to Martin the Senior Partner for 7 years where she gained valuable knowledge of the firm.
Hannah's marketing role focuses on increasing brand awareness and the online presence of the firm.

Outside of work Hannah plays hockey for a local team, she also loves hiking, golf and any other outside activities.  To find out more check out Hannah's Employee Spotlight.

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Calum joined tba in October 2024 having moved back to the UK from New Zealand.

In his spare time Calum enjoys watching and playing football, spending time with friends and family and reading anything History related.  

David joined TBA in Oct 2018 with a remit to setup a finance division having spent the last 25 years in banking, finance and credit insurance.

David brings a wealth of experience particularly in assisting business to raise finance whether through factoring / invoice discounting, stock or trade finance, hire purchase, leasing and using where appropriate, the new fintech lenders. In todays uncertain times cash is still king and having sufficient working capital is crucial to all business.

Outside of work David is a keen Crystal Palace supporter for his sins and has spent the last 7 years driving his son around to various swimming and water polo competitions.