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At The MGroup Partnership, we pride ourselves on having a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service and results for our clients. Our diverse team brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise, ensuring that we meet the unique needs of each client.

Together, we are The MGroup Partnership, committed to providing you with the highest level of service and expertise. Let us help you navigate your financial journey with confidence and success.

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Our Partners

Richard Clayton

Partner

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Darren Green

Partner

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Geoff Pinder

Partner

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Wendy Tatham

Partner

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Jordan Lyne

Partner

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Chris Denton

Partner

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Ollie Squire

Partner

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Our Team

Alex Mirfin

Senior Accounts & Tax Manager

Anita Behal

Assistant Manager

Anne-Marie Rider

Accounts Executive

Archie Buchanan

Accounts Clerk

Catherine Norbury

Accounts Executive

Charlie Williams

Accounts Clerk

Charlotte Bowen

Consultant Project Manager

Chris Denton

Partner

Chris Methven

Market Engagement Consultant

Daisie Lafford

Senior Manager

Darren Green

Partner

Elizabeth Connolly

Senior Corporate Tax Manager

Emily Robinson

Manager

Forest Davis

Accounts Executive

Frazer Solomon

Assistant Manager

Gareth Ward

Head of Business Development

Geoff Farmer

IT Manager

Geoff Pinder

Corporate Finance Partner

Georgia Underwood

Executive Assistant

Guy Swain

Assistant Manager

Hayley Irimia

Accounts Assistant

Heather Faulds

Personal Tax Manager

Jack Collins

Senior Accounts Executive

Jai Smith

Accounts Executive

James Kline

Accounts Clerk

Jo Adams

Head of Personal Tax

John-Paul Cleaver

Practice Manager
Jordan Lyne

Jordan Lyne

Partner

Junnat Masood

Executive Assistant

Kim Newman

Executive Assistant

Lesley Feeley

Senior Financial Analyst

Lisa Dingwall

Tax Assistant

Lisa Hilton

Payroll Manager

Lucy Murray

Accounts Executive

Mark Crossfield

Consultant

Matt Knight

Accounts Clerk

Misbah Hussain

Audit Trainee

Nathan Peterson

Senior Personal Tax Manager

Nick Richardson

Senior Manager

Ollie Squire

Partner

Omer Adnan

Assistant Audit Manager

Owen Bunce

Senior Manager

Rachel Tisley

Payroll Executive

Rebecca Morris

Office Manager

Richard Beck

Assistant Manager

Richard Clayton

Partner

Ruby Harrison

Accounts Clerk

Sandie Jenkins

Senior Project Manager

Seb Angel

Audit Trainee

Shelly Jatta

Payroll Executive

Silvia Rylett

IT & Admin Assistant

Tim Newton

Senior Associate

Tom Rawlings

Assistant Manager

Victoria Burns

Senior Research Consultant

Wendy Tatham

Partner

Alex Mirfin

Senior Accounts & Tax Manager

Anita Behal

Assistant Manager

Anne-Marie Rider

Accounts Executive

Archie Buchanan

Accounts Clerk

Catherine Norbury

Accounts Executive

Charlie Williams

Accounts Clerk

Charlotte Bowen

Consultant Project Manager

Chris Denton

Partner

Chris Methven

Market Engagement Consultant

Daisie Lafford

Senior Manager

Darren Green

Partner

Elizabeth Connolly

Senior Corporate Tax Manager

Emily Robinson

Manager

Forest Davis

Accounts Executive

Frazer Solomon

Assistant Manager

Gareth Ward

Head of Business Development

Geoff Farmer

IT Manager

Geoff Pinder

Corporate Finance Partner

Georgia Underwood

Executive Assistant

Guy Swain

Assistant Manager

Hayley Irimia

Accounts Assistant

Heather Faulds

Personal Tax Manager

Jack Collins

Senior Accounts Executive

Jai Smith

Accounts Executive

James Kline

Accounts Clerk

Jo Adams

Head of Personal Tax

John-Paul Cleaver

Practice Manager
Jordan Lyne

Jordan Lyne

Partner

Junnat Masood

Executive Assistant

Kim Newman

Executive Assistant

Lesley Feeley

Senior Financial Analyst

Lisa Dingwall

Tax Assistant

Lisa Hilton

Payroll Manager

Lucy Murray

Accounts Executive

Mark Crossfield

Consultant

Matt Knight

Accounts Clerk

Misbah Hussain

Audit Trainee

Nathan Peterson

Senior Personal Tax Manager

Nick Richardson

Senior Manager

Ollie Squire

Partner

Omer Adnan

Assistant Audit Manager

Owen Bunce

Senior Manager

Rachel Tisley

Payroll Executive

Rebecca Morris

Office Manager

Richard Beck

Assistant Manager

Richard Clayton

Partner

Ruby Harrison

Accounts Clerk

Sandie Jenkins

Senior Project Manager

Seb Angel

Audit Trainee

Shelly Jatta

Payroll Executive

Silvia Rylett

IT & Admin Assistant

Tim Newton

Senior Associate

Tom Rawlings

Assistant Manager

Victoria Burns

Senior Research Consultant

Wendy Tatham

Partner

Latest News

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

Sep 04 2026
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The New M&A Playbook for UK Compliance Businesses

BUILT BY REGULATION, BOUGHT BY EVERYONE A UK focussed case study: Testing, Inspection, Certification & Compliance in M&A In brief: The cleanest proof of...
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Sep 04 2026
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Inside Today’s M&A Market: A Conversation with Corporate Finance and Legal Advisers – Part 4

Part 4 of 4: Getting Sale-Ready: Preparation and the Advice Every Seller Needs This is the final part of our four-part conversation with Blaser Mills on the state of UK...
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Sep 04 2026
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Inside Today’s M&A Market: A Conversation with Corporate Finance and Legal Advisers – Part 3

Part 3 of 4: Value & Structure: Valuation Expectations and Deal Structures Today This is Part 3 of our four-part conversation with Blaser Mills on the state of UK...
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Sep 04 2026
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Inside Today’s M&A Market: A Conversation with Corporate Finance and Legal Advisers – Part 2

Part 2 of 4 — What Buyers Want: Priorities, Standout Businesses & Why Deals Fall Over This is Part 2 of our four-part conversation with Blaser Mills on the state of...
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Sep 04 2026
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Inside Today’s M&A Market: A Conversation with Corporate Finance and Legal Advisers – Part 1

Part 1 of 4: The State of the Market: Sentiment, Sectors & Where the Opportunity Is The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market continues to evolve as economic...
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Sep 03 2026
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Outsourced Payroll Services: Reducing Risk and Supporting Business Growth

For many businesses, payroll is viewed as an essential administrative task. However, payroll compliance has become increasingly complex, with employers facing evolving...
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Aug 04 2026
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VAT Cut on Electricity Bills: What Households and Small Businesses Need to Know

The Government has announced a VAT cut on electricity bills, reducing the rate from 5% to 0% from 1 October 2026. The measure forms part of a wider package designed to...
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Jul 29 2026
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Using AI in Your Business Without Creating Unnecessary Risk

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business life. From drafting emails and analysing data to improving customer service and creating marketing...
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Jul 28 2026
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Thousands of Taxpayers Affected by HMRC State Pension Error

Recent reports suggest that thousands of taxpayers may have been affected by an issue involving the State Pension figures held by HMRC.  For those who complete a...
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Jul 27 2026
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Finding a Business Buyer Who Shares Your Vision

Finding a business buyer is about much more than achieving the highest valuation. For many business owners, the right buyer is someone who will protect the culture,...
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Ollie Squire

Partner

Ollie is a Partner at The MGroup Partnership, working closely with business owners and leadership teams across a range of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and sustainable technologies.

He supports organisations at different stages of their journey from start‑ups and established family run businesses to larger, multinational groups providing commercially focused advice to help them grow, restructure and plan for the future with clarity and confidence.

Ollie joined The MGroup over 10 years ago as an Accounts Clerk, progressing through the firm to Partner. This experience has given him a strong understanding of businesses at every stage, from day‑to‑day operations through to strategic decision making.

He works closely with business owners on a range of strategic and commercial matters, including valuations, ownership structures and succession planning, supporting informed decision making around growth, change and longer term planning.

Alongside his client work, Ollie has been actively involved in strengthening The MGroup’s presence within the local business community, including the firm’s collaboration with Oxford City Football Club and the naming of the MGroup Stadium.

Outside of work, Ollie enjoys building strong relationships developing existing partnerships and connecting with new people across the business community.

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o.squire@themgroup.co.uk

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Chris Denton

Partner

Chris, began his career in the external audit department of Grant Thornton in Bristol whilst completing his exams to become a qualified Chartered Accountant. Chris then relocated to Melbourne, leading the JTP Assurance external audit division for over 7 years before returning to the UK to establish JTP International (UK) LLP. In October 2023, JTP International and The MGroup successfully merged, providing Chris with the platform to offer a full range of accounting, audit and advisory services to his new and existing clients.

Chris also heads up The MGroup Audit Ltd and with 15 years experience, he is accomplished in providing accounting and advisory services to owner run SMEs, large private companies, not-for-profit and multinational corporate clients. He has a broad range of industry and client experience including within the technology, manufacturing, construction, and service sectors to a range of companies from start-ups to established multi-million pound businesses. Chris also has significant experience in Not-for-profit reporting, including in Australia and the UK.

Chris is independent from the accounts production team and will provide a ‘fresh set of eyes’ to the financial statements.

His friendly, professional, and hands-on approach ensure effective and efficient engagements are performed whilst gaining a deep knowledge of a client’s business and needs.

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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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