Care. Communicate. Deliver.

Modus Accountants was founded to challenge the traditional expectations of the accountancy profession. Established in 2018 by serial entrepreneur Mark Spolander and chartered accountant Samantha Newport, the firm was built with a clear purpose – to provide forward-thinking support rather than purely reactive, compliance-led services. Mark’s extensive experience as a business owner and mentor to more than 100 organisations sits alongside Samantha’s deep technical expertise in accounting and tax, allowing us to offer a balanced, commercially grounded perspective. From day one, the focus has been on delivering meaningful insight that helps business owners make informed decisions with confidence.

Over the past seven years, Modus has grown into one of Oxfordshire’s leading accountancy practices, supporting hundreds of clients across the UK and internationally. Serving businesses in Oxford, Witney and Abingdon, our services cover all core accountancy requirements, including accounts preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and company formations, alongside tailored strategic business advisory support. We take a proactive, hands-on approach, investing time to understand each client’s objectives and challenges. Whether working with sole traders, established SMEs or ambitious business owners planning for growth, our dedicated team is committed to practical guidance and exceptional service as the foundation of long-term success.

Served areas

Oxfordshire, Witney, Abingdon, Oxford

Business details

Year established: 2018
Employees: 11
Licensed
Insured

Highlights and features

Proactive accountants offering year-round business support
Dedicated accountant providing tailored advice and guidance
Comprehensive accountancy, tax planning, and business services
Regular check-ins ensuring compliance and business growth
Trusted advisors supporting businesses across Oxfordshire
Over one hundred five-star Google client reviews

Payment methods

Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers

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Year-End Accounts Report

Year-end accounts preparation with us is a structured and dependable process that supports both compliance and forward planning. We prepare high-quality FRS102 accounts, fully reconcile records and handle all required submissions with care. By completing accounts as early as possible, we ensure your financial information is up to date, clear and ready to support confident decision-making for the year ahead.

Bookkeeping & VAT Report

We deliver accurate, timely bookkeeping that removes administrative burden and supports informed decision-making. Our service keeps your records fully reconciled and compliant, covering sales, expenses, VAT and reporting. Tailored to your requirements, our approach ensures reliable accounts that underpin tax, payroll and effective business planning.

Payroll Report

Our approach ensures payroll obligations are met accurately by staying fully aligned with legislative change. We provide structured payroll support suitable for both small teams and larger operations. By managing the process end to end, we minimise compliance risk and disruption, giving clients confidence, continuity and a payroll function handled with professional care.

Self Assessment Report

Our Self Assessment service balances careful compliance with forward-looking tax planning. We handle the preparation and submission of accurate returns, review all relevant allowances and clearly explain payment requirements. Through a clear, consistent process, we help clients stay compliant and approach their tax affairs with confidence, without unnecessary stress.

Business Valuations Report

A robust business valuation gives you confidence when negotiating, raising finance, rewarding shareholders or planning an exit. At Modus Accountants, we combine qualified accounting expertise with real-world deal experience to deliver clear, defensible valuations that stand up to scrutiny from investors, buyers and lenders.

Virtual Finance Director (VFD) Services Report

As businesses grow, there comes a point where bookkeeping and year-end accounts are no longer enough. You need strategic financial leadership – from budgets and cash flow forecasting to KPIs, funding, pricing and profit improvement – without the commitment of a full-time finance director.

Our Virtual Finance Director (VFD) service gives Oxfordshire SMEs in Witney, Abingdon and the surrounding areas access to that level of expertise on a flexible, scalable basis, providing clear direction and financial confidence as your business moves forward.

Business Coaching & Mentoring Report

Our Business Coaching & Mentoring service supports founders and SMEs in Oxford, Witney and Abingdon with practical, numbers-led guidance. We focus on strategy, accountability and clear, measurable actions linked to KPIs, cash flow, budgets and profit, helping you make confident decisions and drive sustainable growth.

Samantha Newport Fcma

Managing Director

I am a CIMA-qualified professional, having gained over 20 years of experience in the fields of finance and accountancy. My career commenced as a commercial accountant, and subsequently, I co-founded Modus Accountants in early 2018.

Since its inception, Modus has expanded into a team of nine members, providing support to hundreds of clients spanning various industries. The experience of establishing a business from its foundation has been highly rewarding, and I take pride in the business and the team that we have established.

Nick Wilson Fca

Associate Director

I am a Chartered Accountant with considerable experience in supporting small and medium-sized businesses, having gained my qualification in 2008. I joined Modus in 2023 and was appointed Associate Director in 2025, assuming a crucial role in supporting the team, especially new members and recent graduates.

I derive satisfaction from assisting both our team and clients in navigating the growing complexity of compliance requirements, while also aiding clients in optimizing their strategies for profit extraction.

Ben Croft

Feb 01, 2026

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Excellent Accountancy service from the Modus Team.
I love to understand the in's and out's of my business, and the team have gone above and beyond with their support (and patience!). Their pricing structure is clear and their service is top notch. Highly recommend if you need quality accountancy for your business.

Shout out to Sam & Christian! - Thank you.

Rebecca Goodwin

Dec 25, 2025

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Modus are not just accountants! They have been invaluable in helping us set up our business, answer promptly any questions that we ask and guide us through everything we need to do. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and we look forward to another financial year ahead with them

Ani Gasparyan

Oct 14, 2025

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I have been a client of the company for many years. Every employee at Mondus accountants is extremely attentive. I am lucky to have found them years ago and have never considered switching accountants since.

Helen Payne

Sep 27, 2025

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Highly recommended. Nick and Laura provided an efficient and friendly service preparing and submitting my tax return. They were also helpful when answering queries.

Peter Collins

Aug 21, 2025

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I cant remember a better service provision than that provided by Modus during my 2 years with them. Always available and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure accounts are processed accurately and promptly. I would recommend them as accountants to anyone who believes in customer service.

Steve Farr

Aug 08, 2025

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Worked with Modus for a number of years now and can honestly say they are by far better than any accountancy firm we have used in the past, always on the end of the phone, team are really friendly and easy to deal, would highly recommend!

Rob

Apr 17, 2025

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Modus have been our accountants for several years now and always done an amazing job and very helpful at the right times when running your own business. Recently they have helped us out by stepping in on a temporary basis while we look to re-hire on our accounts side. Thanks to Layla and Sam from all of us at WM Air Conditioning.

Justen Hyde

Jan 02, 2024

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Excellent accountants and a pleasure to work with. Always quick to respond to queries, and unfailingly pleasant, polite and helpful. Very keen to have a good understanding of our business so that they can work with us more efficiently. In addition to the day-to-day accounts, as our business has grown advice from Modus has really helped us to build strong internal administrative and accounting structures.

Samantha Farr

Aug 16, 2023

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We have been working with Brooke for a number of years and she has always provided an outstanding service! She is very efficient, professional and fantastic with her time keeping. Could not recommend higher!

Mike Sinclair

Aug 12, 2022

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I had the pleasure of dealing with Sam Newport. I can't fault the service provided. Clear communication alongside a quick concise turnaround with my tax returns for the year made it an all round satisfactory experience. With the addition of some unexpected savings, highly recommended.