Audit Partner

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Audit Partner to play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services to small and medium businesses. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing new business opportunities and leading teams. This role emphasizes collaboration, a strong sense of culture, and a commitment to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Track to hold RI status.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality audit services tailored to SMEs.
• Developing new opportunities and shaping audit services.
• Guiding and inspiring the team.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.

Skills

Client focus

Business growth

Leadership

Audit quality

Commercial thinking

Influencing

Collaboration

Cultural fit

Education

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent

Job description

Audit Partner

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom

Description

Who we are
Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm – a collective of established accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland, united by a shared commitment to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper. Our hubs each have their own proud history and reputation, and together as a group we’re doing great things in the market. Our brands speak for themselves – respected locally, recognised nationally.

We’re building something different at Sumer: a group where collaboration is natural, entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and future-focused leaders come together to shape the next chapter of the profession.

About the opportunity

We’re looking to connect with experienced Audit Partners, or Directors ready to step up, who can help us strengthen and grow our audit practice.

We may not have the right role in the right hub today, but if you’re interested in being part of our journey, we’d love to start the conversation. Where there isn’t an immediate fit, we’ll keep in touch and add you to our talent pipeline as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

As a Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in:

• Client focus: delivering high-quality audit services tailored to SMEs, mid-sized businesses, and larger groups, while building long-term trusted relationships.
• Business growth: developing new opportunities, shaping our audit services, and strengthening the group’s presence in the market.
• Leadership: guiding, inspiring, and developing your team, while contributing to the collective leadership of the group.
• Audit quality: ensuring rigorous compliance with professional standards (UK GAAP, IFRS, and relevant regulations), while driving technical excellence across engagements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We want people who bring more than technical expertise, we’re looking for cultural add.

You might be someone who:

• Thinks commercially, with an eye for growth opportunities to create value.
• Leads with influence, inspiring and supporting colleagues at every level.
• Drives collaboration, believing the best ideas come from working together.
• Adds to our culture, bringing fresh perspectives and energy that make us stronger as a group.

Ideally you’ll hold ACA, ACCA, or equivalent, with significant post-qualification experience, and (if not already) be on track to hold RI status.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.