Accounts Associate, Partner

Sumer

Accounts Partner/Partner at Sumer NI, delivering high-quality accounting services while providing strategic financial insight for client growth. Leading senior leadership teams and managing diverse client portfolios.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeBelfast • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the oversight and delivery of end-to-end accounting and advisory services for a diverse portfolio of clients
Ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all client financial reporting and accounting activities
Oversee the preparation and review of management accounts, statutory accounts and financial statements
Maintain robust governance and quality assurance standards across client engagements
Act as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior leadership teams
Provide strategic financial insight to support growth, risk management and long-term planning
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior escalation point and key decision partner
Identify opportunities to enhance and expand client services
Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems and service delivery models
Contribute to the growth and positioning of Sumer NI through market insights and client portfolio development
Work closely with internal teams to provide integrated advisory solutions across audit, tax and specialist services
Contribute to the firm’s strategic direction and leadership discussions as part of the senior management team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Significant experience in senior client-facing accountancy or finance roles, ideally within professional services
Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, accounting standards and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership teams or boards
Proven track record managing complex client portfolios and delivering high-quality outcomes
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
Commercially astute with the ability to identify opportunities and drive value for clients
Experience in corporate finance, transaction support or financial modelling is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

A senior leadership role with influence over the strategic direction of Sumer NI
The opportunity to work with ambitious businesses and high-profile client engagements
A collaborative and supportive executive-level environment
The chance to play a key role in the continued growth of a leading regional firm within a national group
A competitive executive remuneration and benefits package
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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingaccounting standardsregulatory compliancecorporate financetransaction supportfinancial modelling

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingcommunication skillsstrategic financial insightclient managementleadershipcommercial acumen

Certifications

ACAACCACIMA