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Accountancy Services

As a leading firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Tax Advisers in Oxfordshire, we have the expertise in-house to provide, for example, accounting, taxation, how to set up an accounting system and independent financial service advice. Where we excel is in the care, efficiency and friendly approach we provide to clients.

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Corporate Services

As a leading firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Tax Advisers in Oxfordshire, we have the expertise in-house to provide, for example, accounting, taxation, how to set up an accounting system and independent financial service advice. Where we excel is in the care, efficiency and friendly approach we provide to clients.

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Latest News

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

Mar 16 2026
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The Real Time Impact of Selling or Buying a Business

For many business owners and shareholders, one of the first questions when considering a sale or acquisition is simple: How Much Time Will I Need to Commit to a...
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Mar 16 2026
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Are ‘Fractional’ Leaders the Secret Weapon for Scaling (and Selling) Your Business?

If you’re building a business with serious growth ambitions, and perhaps one eye on a future exit, your leadership team matters more than ever. Over the past few years,...
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Mar 13 2026
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March Newsletter 2026

Welcome to our March Newsletter Download HERE or Read Below As we move closer to the end of the tax year, this is an important time to review your finances and make...
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Mar 12 2026
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Management Buyouts: Going It Alone Can Cost You More Than You Think

Management Buyouts (MBO) often feels like the most natural next step. Your team knows the business. They know the customers. They’ve helped build the success you’re now...
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Mar 11 2026
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HMRC reminder for self-employed and landlords

If you have not yet checked whether Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax applies to you, now is the time to do so. HMRC has reminded taxpayers that the way many self...
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Mar 05 2026
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Spring Statement 2026

The MGroup's Spring Statement 2026 Summary The Chancellor presented the Spring Statement to Parliament on 3 March 2026. Much of the announcement focused on political...
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Mar 03 2026
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Waiting Until the Year End to Plan Tax Often Costs More Than It Saves

Many business owners and individuals only think about tax when a deadline approaches or a tax bill arrives. While this reaction is understandable, leaving tax planning...
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Feb 24 2026
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Reviewing Pension Contributions Before 5 April

For many people, pensions feel like something to think about later in life rather than part of regular tax planning. In reality, reviewing pension contributions before...
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Feb 13 2026
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What If Your Exit Is Closer Than You Thought?

Most founders treat their exit as a distant horizon. It’s something to think about after the next growth phase, after the next big hire, after revenue hits a certain...
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Feb 06 2026
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February and March Tax Update

Welcome to our February and March Tax Update Download Here or Read Below As we move through the early months of the year, now is a good time to stay ahead of upcoming...
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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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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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