Head of Outsourced Accounting

March 12

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Sumer is an accounting firm dedicated to empowering businesses and helping communities prosper. They offer a wide range of services including accounting, tax, audit, advisory, and business services across the UK and Ireland. With a focus on freeing up time for clients and helping them navigate challenges, Sumer acts as a champion for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), leveraging technology to provide effective solutions and support community growth.

1001 - 5000 employees

🤝 B2B

💸 Finance

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Sumer is the fastest-growing accountancy practice in the UK, dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland. • Operating within a buy and build “Hub and Spoke” business model, we combine the indispensable value of leading regional practices with the tech, scale, and breadth of expertise of a national organisation. • We call this ‘The Power of Collaboration’ – an approach that delivers growth for our entire organization and all the businesses we serve. • By joining Sumer, you become part of a dynamic team committed to innovation, excellence, and the success of the businesses we support. • Sumer, a top 16 accountancy firm, is launching an innovative subscription-based accounting service to revolutionize outsourced accounting for SMEs. • We are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to design, build, and scale this new offering, ensuring it delivers both commercial success and an outstanding client experience. • As part of Sumer Group, you will have access to the expertise, infrastructure, and collaborative environment of a leading multi-brand professional services firm, while also having the autonomy to shape and drive this new division. • This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has experience scaling outsourced accounting operations.

🎯 Requirements

• Skills and experience: • Operational Leadership: Experience in leading, scaling, and optimising outsourced accounting services or high-volume professional services. • Accounting & Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK accounting, compliance, and regulatory requirements. • Tech & Automation Expertise: Comfortable implementing technology and automation solutions to enhance efficiency. • Commercial Acumen: Proven experience in managing P&L, pricing strategies, and revenue growth in a professional services firm. • Team Building & Leadership: Demonstrated success in recruiting, mentoring, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment. • Client-Centric Approach: Ability to develop and maintain high-quality service standards that drive customer satisfaction and retention. • You may be the sort of person who is: • Entrepreneurial: Thrives in a startup-style environment, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid decision-making. • Process-Driven: Able to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution. • Results-Oriented: Takes ownership of goals and delivers measurable outcomes. • Innovative & Tech-Savvy: Always looking for ways to leverage technology to improve efficiency and service quality. • Collaborative & Influential: A strong communicator who can align stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives across Sumer Group.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 prioritize 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 personalized support for all candidates. • Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.