Sumer

Manager

• Develop and implement tailored internal audit plans for clients based on risk assessments and organisational objectives.
• Conduct financial, compliance, and operational audits while overseeing and reviewing the work of junior auditors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of clients' internal controls, identify weaknesses, and recommend actionable solutions to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with findings, conclusions, and practical recommendations to support clients in strengthening their operations.
• Build strong relationships with clients to understand their processes and provide valuable insights and support during the audit process.
• Mentor and guide junior auditors, fostering their professional growth while contributing to the overall development of the internal audit team.

Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Client Services Representative

• Take the next step in your accountancy career with an exciting opportunity at Scrutton Bland, a forward-thinking and well-established practice, and part of the wider Sumer Group. We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join us as a Trainee Client Support. This opportunity would suit candidates with prior experience in an accountancy or finance environment who are ready to build on their existing knowledge.
• **This role offers a strong combination of hands-on experience, structured training, and professional development, supporting you as you progress towards your chartered qualification. If you are detail-oriented, eager to develop, and looking to grow within a supportive and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Trainee Client Support

Affiliate Manager

• 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

Accounts Associate, Partner

Client Partner

• Be client focused, work towards and maintain professional and good relationships with clients.
• Work with our London based Outsourcing Manager to lead a team across our Uckfield, London, South African and Polish offices, with Partner Support and to inspire, motivate and coach the team to be the best they can be
• Lead on the conversion of new business opportunities and delivering proposals to prospects through building internal relationships and external networking
• Be able to demonstrate that they have an extensive pragmatic working knowledge of bookkeeping
• Be able to confidently use software such as Xero, Sage, Dext, QuickBooks, and ApprovalMax as well as training others in the team to use them in an efficient way
• Review bookkeeping, management accounts CIS and VAT Returns completed by team members
• Manage the workflow of the Bookkeeping team. Review weekly work plans & ensure the team is working towards deadlines throughout the week, as well as ensuring that quality standards are maintained
• Review weekly timesheets completed by the team ensuring that time posted to clients and non-chargeable assignments are consistent
• Agree on client timelines of when to receive information to complete bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Oversee VAT application and de-registrations and VAT enquiries
• Lead on ensuring compliance standards are updated, met and maintained on all work
• Lead on finding ways to improve delivering an exceptional service to clients at a fair price, whilst making sure processes are established and maintained to be as effective and efficient as possible
• Assist with raising bills to clients and monitoring recoveries
• Embrace technological change in the accounting space and ensure these are embedded in our portfolio of client solutions

Client Manager

Accounting Manager

• **Client Relationship & Advisory**
• - Act as the primary relationship partner for a portfolio of SME clients across various industries, building trusted advisor relationships.
• - Proactively identify client needs, risks, and opportunities, providing practical, value-added advice
• - Participate in client meetings, board meetings, and strategic discussions as required
• - Support business development initiatives, including proposals, pitches, and onboarding of new clients
• **Financial Statement Preparation & Reporting**
• - Oversee and review the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs and other applicable frameworks
• - Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for SME clients
• - Provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters
• - Review management accounts and provide insights on performance, cash flow, and profitability
• **Independent Reviews & Assurance**
• - Lead and sign off independent reviews in accordance with ISRE 2400
• - Ensure compliance with professional standards, ethical requirements, and regulatory obligations
• - Manage review engagements from planning through to completion and reporting
• - Liaise with clients to explain review findings and recommendations clearly and professionally
• **Leadership & Team Management**
• - Lead, mentor, and develop managers, supervisors, and junior professional staff
• - Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• - Review work performed by teams, providing constructive feedback and technical coaching
• - Assist with resource planning, workflow management, and capacity optimisation
• **Practice Management & Governance**
• - Contribute to firm strategy, governance, and decision-making at director/partner level
• - Ensure compliance with SAIPA / ACCA / SAICA requirements and firm quality control policies
• - Manage risk, including client acceptance, continuance, and ethical considerations
• - Monitor engagement profitability, billing, and recoveries

Accounting & Assurance Director

• Managing a portfolio of growing businesses, involving reviewing various assignments and giving advice to clients where required.
• Management of individual clients to ensure the various deadlines are achieved in a timely manner
• Attending client meetings when required in person and via video link
• Assisting the Client Service Director with raising fee notes and management of work-in-progress
• Support Client Service Director and Partner in one-off project-based assignments
• Motivate, train, and develop Trainees, Seniors and other colleagues as appropriate including some line management responsibilities
• Potential to attend networking events and new client meetings with one of our Fee Earners.

Business Services Manager

• 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.

General Practice Partner

• Act as the primary corporate tax advisor for key clients, working closely with lead Partners to deliver tailored tax solutions.
• Provide specialist advice on corporate restructuring, M&A transactions, cross-border taxation, and complex compliance matters.
• Lead the delivery of tax advisory projects, ensuring work is completed to the highest standard, on time, and within budget.
• Conduct thorough tax research and analysis to deliver practical and innovative solutions to complex client issues.
• Stay informed on changes in tax legislation and regulatory requirements, sharing relevant updates with clients and internal teams.
• Support business development efforts through networking, presentations, and proposal preparation. Leverage our membership in GGI International to generate inbound corporate tax opportunities and coordinate local advice for international projects.
• Mentor and support junior staff, offering training and guidance to enhance their technical skills and professional growth.

Corporate Tax Partner

• - Providing clear and concise advice to your portfolio of clients, building trusted and effective relationships
• - Work closely with non-tax fee earners across the group, including Business Services and Audit, to deliver a wide range of business tax projects
• - Managing and reviewing complex corporation tax returns, advising on matters such as corporate reorganisations, EMI schemes, and tax planning for owner managed businesses.
• - Advising owner managed businesses regarding remuneration planning, succession planning, CGT and IHT mitigation
• - Delivering specialist tax advice which may include profit extraction strategies, management buy outs, and key stages of the business lifecycle.
• - Line management responsibilities for trainees within your team, providing regular feedback and supporting their development.

Tax Manager

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.