Our Ethos

Creating meaningful, lasting relationships with our clients

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Who we are

We are The MGroup, proudly based in Oxford and Witney. Established in 1928 as Miell and Co., we have grown and evolved over the years, helping thousands of businesses thrive across Oxfordshire and beyond.

Clients choose to work with us because of our efficient and friendly approach. Our Partners are dedicated to providing proactive support, guiding clients through every process with expertise and care. Our ethos is rooted in creating meaningful, long-lasting relationships, built on a deep understanding of individual needs and the delivery of tailored solutions that drive success.

In response to our clients’ evolving needs, we have developed a diverse range of services to ensure we can support businesses and individuals through any challenges they may face. You can explore our full range of services in the ‘What we do’ section.

What sets us apart is the personal attention provided by our Partners, combined with seamless collaboration between our approachable experts across all service areas—something our clients truly value.

We take great pride in our commitment to the local community, actively supporting various charities across Oxfordshire. As the stadium sponsor for Oxford City FC and a longstanding supporter of Studley Wood Golf Club, we strive to give back and make a meaningful impact through our partnerships and initiatives.

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Meaningful, lasting relationships with our clients

Client-Centric Approach

We place our clients at the heart of everything we do. By taking the time to listen and understand your specific goals, challenges, and aspirations, we ensure that our advice and services are perfectly aligned with your vision.

Collaboration and Communication

Open and honest communication is key to fostering a collaborative environment. We keep our clients informed at every stage, ensuring that you are always up-to-date with the progress and developments of our work together.

Integrity and Accountability

We uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Our team is committed to delivering on our promises, taking responsibility for our actions, and continuously striving to exceed your expectations.

Innovation and Excellence

At The MGroup, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and innovations. By embracing new technologies and methodologies, we provide cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and growth for your business.

Together, these principles define The MGroup’s partnership ethos, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations, fostering relationships that stand the test of time.

Latest News

Keep up to date with the latest news & Updates from The MGroup

Nov 04 2025
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Autumn Budget 2025: What Could Change, and What to Do Before It Happens

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What Is a Family Investment Company?

A Family Investment Company (FIC) is a private limited company set up to hold, manage and grow family wealth in a controlled and tax-efficient manner. In the UK, the...
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Oct 30 2025
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Lower Business Rates for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure – What It Means for Oxfordshire Businesses

Earlier this year, the government confirmed some long-awaited changes to business rates that will make a real difference to small firms in the retail, hospitality and...
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Oct 30 2025
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Exit Planning After An MBO: Why The Smartest Owners Start Early

Congratulations! You've signed the deal, popped the champagne and taken the reigns. the MBO is done. Now what? It's a milestone that marks not just ownership, but...
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Oct 28 2025
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Town v Gown 2025: Football, Food and a Bit of Friendly Rivalry

What happens when Oxford City takes on the University of Oxford? You get one of Oxford’s best nights out, The MGroup Town v Gown. Back for 2025 at The MGroup Stadium,...
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Oct 28 2025
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When Is the Right Time to Exit Your Business?

Deciding when to exit your business is one of the most important moments in your professional life. It represents the culmination of years of effort, strategy, and...
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Oct 24 2025
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Managing Debt and Making Cash Work Harder

Interest rates have now settled at levels many business owners and investors have not seen for over a decade. Even if the Bank of England begins to trim the base rate...
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Oct 23 2025
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Beware Winter Fuel Payment Scams

With colder days on the horizon, many pensioners will soon receive their Winter Fuel Payment, a vital support when heating bills start to rise. But as that help rolls...
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Oct 08 2025
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Lower business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure

October Update The government has announced permanent changes to business rates that will benefit thousands of small firms in the retail, hospitality and leisure...
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Oct 08 2025
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Steps to take before working with a new customer

Winning new business is always positive, but before you commit to a new customer it is wise to carry out some checks. A little time spent at the start can save trouble...
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Ollie Squire

Partner

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o.squire@themgroup.co.uk

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Chris Denton

Partner

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c.denton@themgroup.co.uk

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Jordan Lyne

Partner

Jordan has worked with various client’s over his ten years at The MGroup. The services provided range from bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual accounts and management accounts. He has been involved in recruitment of new staff members and helped move the firm on with it’s systems by creating and improving internal controls and procedures.

Jordan manages his resources efficiently to meet deadlines and where clients have specific requirements, he works closely with them to ensure these are both feasible and met in a timely manner. Jordan has clients in various sectors, ranging from international companies to smaller locally based businesses.

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j.lyne@themgroup.co.uk

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Wendy Tatham

Partner

Wendy joined the firm in 2015, after starting in finance for the NHS and then qualifying with another local firm of accountants. She brought with her experience across all areas, having previously managed payroll support, corporate and personal tax compliance and planning alongside other general practice elements.

Wendy works with clients across a range of sectors and enjoys supporting them with their statutory reporting, internal financial processes, corporate and personal tax planning and business advisory services. A key area of interest is working closely with her clients to support them with growing and restructuring their businesses to align with their long term goals.

In her spare time Wendy is the lead volunteer for Oxfordshire Scouts, supporting 95 Scouts groups across the county to deliver a fun programme of activities to young people aged 4 to 24.

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w.tatham@themgroup.co.uk

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Geoff Pinder

Corporate Finance Partner

Geoff has operated in the Mergers & Acquisitions and the corporate finance arena since 2004. He has held Executive roles leading and managing the performance and productivity of cross functional teams focused on delivering a high quality service to clients across complex portfolios.

Selling a business is a life changing event, and Geoff’s passion is working with businesses owners to help them explore the various exit options and strategies available to achieve their objectives, leading to excellent results for all stakeholders.

Geoff has been involved in over 500 deals across multiple industry sectors, working predominantly on the sell side of transactions, including sales to strategic buyers, private equity, and MBO’s.

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g.pinder@themgroup.co.uk
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Darren Green

Partner

Having grown up in North Oxfordshire, Darren joined The MGroup in 1999 as a trainee, qualified in 2003, and became a partner in 2010. Darren is best known for his ability to ‘go the extra mile’ for clients; even changing a flat tyre outside the office when it was discovered after a meeting, helping his clients to safely make their way home.

Aside from changing tyres, Darren enjoys helping clients to grow their varied and interesting businesses, and gaining insights into a wide range of sectors. In particular, he likes working within the corporate finance team, assisting with financial projections and due diligence for prospective buyers. Darren enjoys the challenging and pressurized nature of this type of work. Many of his clients are from manufacturing, technology or start-up backgrounds.

In his spare time Darren is a family man and he also enjoys sport, including football, skiing and running. He has taken part in a 26 mile walk for a cancer charity with colleague Geoff.

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d.green@themgroup.co.uk

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Peter Smith

Partner

Peter joined The MGroup in 1990 and became a partner in 1996. Originally from Wiltshire, Peter is a member of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce where he has been a Chamber council member for over 20 years.

Helping to provide a complete finance solution to companies is one of Peter’s key focus areas. He believes this to be a service that sets the partnership aside from its competitors, alongside The MGroup values and employees.

Peter provides financial mentoring, support with strategy and planning, solutions to increase profitability and improve cash flow, and help with expansion/diversification plans. His specialist interest areas include not-for-profit, healthcare and international organisations.

Peter enjoys the opportunities and challenges he is faced with every day at The MGroup and making a difference to clients’ lives. He is also a keen local charity supporter, regularly helping to raise funds and awareness for SeeSaw and SpecialEffect where he is an ambassador.

Outside of work, Peter is a Chelsea Football Club season ticket holder. He likes walking in the local area, especially if there is a pub or café at the end of the walk, and enjoys holidays in Devon, in particular to a secret escape in Dartmouth.

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p.smith@themgroup.co.uk
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Richard Clayton

Partner

In 1984 Richard became the youngest ever partner at The MGroup at the age of 27 and is now the longest serving partner. Richard is a true team player, having been a prominent local footballer in his early years. He very much brings the team ethos to The MGroup who like to work as an integral part of their client teams.

Richard qualified in 1982 and has worked with many of his clients for decades, evidence of the excellent service provided by both Richard and the firm. Richard is proud of the firm’s exceptional reputation. He continues to develop new strategies and explore improvements to the services they provide and remains highly ambitious and committed. Outside of work Richard enjoys golf, football, spending time with his family and the very occasional glass of wine (normally accompanied by too much food!).

Richard has a depth of knowledge and experience in all areas of the construction industry and also deals with most of the firms agricultural clients. He also deals with a wide range of other clients which include a substantial number of UK subsidiaries of overseas companies together with a number of high profile local businesses. Richard is a firm believer that the role of a trusted accountant is to provide clients with the best possible advice and support. The client does not always have to follow advice but he believes they must have all options on the table to form a meaningful decision.

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r.clayton@themgroup.co.uk

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