Sumer

IT Support

• Sumer is a values-led, purpose-driven professional services group on an ambitious growth journey. Built through acquisition, Sumer brings together high-quality regional firms under a collaborative and entrepreneurial model. As the Group continues to scale, we are establishing a permanent procurement function to support commercial performance, supplier governance and operational consistency across the business.****We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Analyst to support a major transformation programme, consolidating multiple accountancy firms into a centralised Microsoft Azure environment.****This role will play a key part in migrating diverse legacy infrastructures (including on-premises and existing cloud estates) into a unified, secure, and scalable Azure platform. The contractor will work closely with internal IT teams, third-party vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient transitions.****

IT Infrastructure Analyst

Auditor

• Join our team as a Trainee Risk and Assurance Auditor.
• Assist organisations in managing their key risks and enable them to achieve their goals.
• Meet with clients to discuss their processes, communicate any weaknesses in the process, and confirm they are following expectations.
• Conduct audits to ensure recruitment is fair, wellbeing initiatives are meaningful, and budgets are well managed.
• Shadow our auditors and assist on audits, moving into completing whole audits individually.

Risk and Assurance Auditor – Trainee

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead group consolidation process
• Prepare the Group's monthly consolidated management accounts, ensuring all consolidation adjustments are correctly applied
• Preparation of key finance reports including group P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow statement.
• Manage the Group recharge process, including the calculation, posting and allocation of shared costs, management fees and central overhead recharges across Group entities
• Maintain and develop the Group recharge methodology in line with transfer pricing policies and Group accounting standards
• Management of intercompany processes and reconciliations
• Proactive resolution of intercompany reconciliation discrepancies, liaising with operational hub finance teams to investigate and clear outstanding items in a timely manner
• Management of Group Holding company management accounts
• Support the annual statutory accounts and tax processes including preparation of the stack entities and hub holding company statutory accounts
• Liaise with external auditors during the year-end process, preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations and responses to audit queries
• Provide technical expertise to operational finance teams where necessary.
• Partner with finance leadership on continuous improvement of financial controls and processes
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including systems upgrades, process automation and reporting enhancements
• Provide ad hoc support on Group projects

Group Financial Accountant

General Counsel

• Advise on commercial, contractual and data protection matters including supporting central procurement, IT, Finance and People & Culture teams and the client facing teams in ‘Hubs’.
• Oversee legal and data protection aspects of outsourcing/offshoring arrangements.
• Advise on legal aspects of group projects and initiatives including consideration of data protection requirements.
• Maintain and develop standard contract templates and guidance including ‘Playbooks’ and guides setting out internal requirements/positions.
• Provide legal input into policies, frameworks and control mechanisms.
• Manage disputes and contentious matters through external counsel.
• Support M&A integration legal workstreams.

Group Legal Counsel

Attorney

• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice and guidance to SME and business clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including:
• - Corporate restructures (e.g. share for share exchanges, demergers) ** - Company and business sales and acquisitions
• - Investments and share issues
• - Corporate governance
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents, including shareholders’ agreements, articles of association, loan agreements, and share purchase agreements
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, taking time to understand their commercial objectives and delivering pragmatic, tailored legal solutions
• Take an active role in business development, including:
• - Supporting on pitches and proposals
• - Identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships
• - Attending networking events and contributing to profile-raising activities
• - Developing your own emerging client relationships over time
• Collaborate with accountancy partners within the Sumer group in order to provide a high quality and joined-up client service

Associate Solicitor – Corporate Law

• We're seeking a Trusts specialist to work with a varied client base, manage a portfolio, build lasting client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with other service lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to practice development and build your external brand through networking, thought leadership and industry events.
• Your expertise will be valued, and from day one you’ll have the freedom to challenge ideas, drive positive change, and take ownership.

Senior Tax Manager, Trusts

Client Partner

• Act as the primary day‑to‑day contact for a portfolio of internal audit clients
• Plan, manage and deliver risk based internal audits.
• Lead internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting
• Present audit findings and opinions to senior management and Audit Committees
• Review audit files and reports, ensuring consistent quality and clear value
• Supervise and support auditors during audit work, providing coaching and development
• Contribute to business development activity, including tenders and client meetings
• Work closely with senior leaders within the Risk & Assurance team to develop your management capability
• An opportunity to influence the continuing development and enhancement in the services we provide

Risk and Assurance Client Manager

• We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong CTA-qualified Tax Advisor to join our growing team.
• This is an excellent opportunity to work with our Tax Director on a wide range of advisory projects, supporting with high quality client delivery across private client and corporate matters.
• You will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of complex tax advisory work, including drafting advice reports and supporting on strategic planning assignments and projects.
• The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, including Owner Managed Businesses (OMBs), high net worth clients, individuals and corporate groups.

Tax Advisor

Accountant

• Preparing monthly management accounts, KPI reports, and financial analysis
• Providing clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders to support strategic decisions
• Performance tracking against budgets and forecast targets
• Working closely with managers to drive KPI focus and improve performance
• Advising on the financial impact of business activities and decisions
• Managing day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, and accounts payable/receivable
• Collaborating with the Group FP&A function to ensure alignment with wider reporting and strategy
• Supporting the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, and controls
• Monitoring costs and ensuring spend remains aligned with budgets
• Supporting the annual budget setting process and ad hoc forecasting
• Dealing with external audit queries
• Short term cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
• Integration projects arising from business acquisitions
• Implementation of new financial software at a local level
• Lock up improvement projects

Project Accountant

Client Services Representative

• Take the next step in your accountancy career with an exciting opportunity at Scrutton Bland
• Join a dynamic and collaborative team
• Combine existing accounting experience with an innovative approach to client service
• Undertake and review accounts preparation work as directed
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements
• Assist with the production of management accounts
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with colleagues across the team to meet deadlines

Trainee Client Support

Marketing

• Collaborate with the senior management team to refine and strengthen the Sumer NI brand.
• Champion the brand internally and externally, ensuring all communications reflect our values and market position.
• Collaborate with heads of department to execute the current marketing strategy, driving key growth through tailored tactics, while also shaping the development of next year’s strategy.
• Oversee website performance and digital marketing initiatives in partnership with our digital agency.
• Plan, write, and manage email marketing campaigns, providing clear performance reports.
• Manage social media platforms to boost engagement and enhance Sumer NI’s profile.
• Raise Sumer NI’s visibility by identifying and participating in relevant industry awards and events.
• Create thought leadership content, including blogs and articles.
• Plan and execute a programme of client and industry events.
• Support service lines in delivering successful bid and tender processes for new business opportunities.
• Manage relationships with external PR agencies, from campaign planning and briefing to performance evaluation.
• Develop creative assets and marketing communications.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks to ensure smooth marketing operations.

Marketing Business Partner

Controller

• Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L accounts, cash flows, balance sheet as well as KPI reporting and insightful variance analysis and commentaries
• Responsible for all group reporting requirements ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly submissions and ad hoc requests
• Partner with the business leadership team to deliver clear, actionable, financial insight to support decision making
• Partner with operational managers to drive KPI excellence and improve overall business performance
• Overseeing the preparation of year end statutory financial statements
• Lead the annual budgeting process and business planning processes, including ongoing monitoring and forecasting
• Providing commercial insight on the financial impact of strategic decisions
• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, and payables/receivables
• Collaborating with the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to align reporting and strategy
• Enhancing financial systems, controls, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Monitoring and controlling costs to ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives
• Supporting financial integration and reporting for acquisitions and mergers

Financial Controller

Bookkeeper

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for a portfolio of clients
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
• Liaise with clients to gather financial information and provide ongoing support
• Use cloud-based accounting systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes and add value to client services

Administration

• We are looking for a Case Administrator to join our tight-knit team.
• If you have experience in a similar role and a meticulous attention to detail, this could be the role for you!
• Managing cases from initial handover, through appointment stage to completing investigations.