Payroll & Pension Services

Offering a seamless, efficient, and fully compliant payroll and pension solution that is customised to fit your business needs.

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Expert Payroll and Pension Services

We understand that managing payroll and pensions can be complex and time-consuming, which is why our expert team is here to take the burden off your shoulders.

We offer a seamless, efficient, and fully compliant payroll and pension solution that is customised to fit your business needs.

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Expert Payroll Services for Businesses of All Sizes

Whether you run a small business or a large enterprise, accurate and timely payroll management is essential to keep your employees happy and your business compliant with UK regulations.

Our Payroll Services Include:

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Payroll Processing

We handle the complete payroll cycle, from calculating wages and tax deductions to issuing payslips and managing bonuses.

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HMRC Compliance

We ensure your business stays compliant with the latest HMRC regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, and statutory deductions.

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Real-Time Information (RTI) Submissions

We manage RTI submissions to HMRC on your behalf, ensuring your payroll data is accurate and up-to-date.

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Auto-Enrolment and Pension Contributions

We help ensure your employees are enrolled in workplace pensions and that contributions are processed smoothly.

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End-of-Year Reporting

We prepare and submit all necessary end-of-year reports, such as P60s and P11Ds, to ensure a hassle-free tax year-end for your business.

Our payroll services are designed to be flexible and scalable, so whether you’re hiring new staff or expanding your business, we can adapt to your needs without disruption.

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Comprehensive Pension Management Solutions

With workplace pensions now a legal requirement for most businesses, managing pensions has become a critical aspect of payroll.

At The MGroup, we provide pension management services, from auto-enrolment compliance to ongoing pension contributions. Our team stays up-to-date with all the latest pension regulations to ensure that your business remains fully compliant.

Our Pension Services Include: 

Auto-Enrolment Setup

We guide you through the setup process, and ensure compliance with the Pensions Regulator.

Pension Contribution Management

We manage the deduction and submission of pension contributions to the relevant pension provider, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

Ongoing Pension Administration

We handle the ongoing administration of your pension scheme, including opt-ins, opt-outs, and changes to employee details.

Why Choose The MGroup for Payroll and Pension Services?

At The MGroup, we take pride in offering a personalised service that goes beyond just numbers. Here’s why businesses choose us for their payroll and pension needs:

Expert Knowledge

Our team of payroll and pension specialists has extensive knowledge of UK regulations, ensuring compliance at every step.

Tailored Solutions

We understand that no two businesses are alike, which is why we tailor our services to meet the specific needs of your business.

Cost-Effective

Our services are designed to be cost-effective, saving you time and money by reducing the administrative burden on your team.

Peace of Mind

With our professional payroll and pension services, you can focus on growing your business while we take care of the rest.

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Contact us today for a free consultation. Let us help you ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in your payroll and pension management.

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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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