General Practice Partner

Sumer

Join Sumer as a General Practice Partner, managing a diverse client portfolio in a collaborative, innovative environment. Seeking an accomplished accounting professional with strong leadership skills.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeBrighton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, develop and grow a diverse client portfolio, including large technically complex clients, delivering innovative solutions and acting as a trusted business advisor.
Ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery with a focus on risk management and adopting digital tools.
Inspire and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture and developing others.
Lead business development activities, building a strong pipeline and promoting cross-service collaboration.
Strengthen client relationships through tailored offerings and proactive engagement with professional networks.
Drive strategic initiatives to enhance firm growth, ensuring work is priced effectively and margins are maintained.
Accountable for proactively managing your own and the team's WIP, fees, and lock-up targets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA or ACCA qualified with significant experience in a senior leadership role.
Proven ability to manage and grow a client portfolio.
Strong track record in business development and relationship management.
Experienced in leading and inspiring high-performing teams.
Strategic thinker with commercial acumen, adept at delivering innovative results.
Experience of working within a matrix structure or medium-sized organisation would be advantageous.
Commercial mindset, with a keen focus on delivering value and driving results.
Excels in problem-solving and decision-making, with the ability to cut through complexity and make things happen.
Is results-oriented, self-motivated, and driven by strategic thinking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.****Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all.

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Hard Skills & Tools

client portfolio managementrisk managementbusiness developmentrelationship managementstrategic initiativesWIP managementfee managementlock-up targets

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationstrategic thinkingcommercial acumenproblem-solvingdecision-makingresults-orientedself-motivateddriven

Certifications

ACAACCA