Sumer Group Holdings Limited

Employment Solicitor Department: Law Employment Type: Permanent Location: Remote Description Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland. Sitting at the juncture of our central team, our accountancy hubs, and our clients is the rare opportunity to help build Sumer Law - a client-facing private practice within the Sumer Group. We are gaining a significant competitive advantage as we acquire accountancy practices across the UK, addressing the legal needs of our SME clients. At Sumer Law, we understand the unique legal needs of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. With our commitment to innovation and client focused service, Sumer Law offers you the chance to advance your career and shape the future of legal services for SMEs across the UK. Key Responsibilities In this role you will be guiding SME businesses through the stress and uncertainty of hiring staff and supporting ongoing incentivisation and management. You will be working alongside accountancy partners across the wider Sumer group and giving employment law advice to owner operated businesses. This isn't just a fee earning role - we're looking for someone commercially minded who can build client relationships and drive new opportunities. If you enjoy getting out there, building relationships and actively contributing to growing our employment offering, we'd love to hear from you! Your support will cover the following areas: Director, employment and consultancy agreements Staff handbooks Offer letters Post termination restrictions Workplace disputes Advice on TUPE matters ACAS negotiations Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Ideally have 4+ years PQE and be confident in working autonomously on a range of employment matters. Take a proactive lead in identifying and securing new business opportunities, from both existing and new clients. Collaborate with marketing to create engaging content that shows off what we know and how we can help. Proven ability to develop and manage subscription based service models, ensuring consistent delivery and client satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive employment law advice across various sectors and industries. Experience providing joined up and consultative professional advice to founders and owner operated businesses. Strong organisational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple clients and matters simultaneously. You may be the sort of person who is: Possess a growth mindset: actively seeks opportunities for growth and development across the business as a whole. Continuously Improving: has a commitment to improving technical ability, industry knowledge, and personal professional performance. Client focused: maintains a genuine interest in understanding and addressing client needs and commercial objectives. Collaborative: excels in working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results. 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.

Audit Supervisor Department: Audit Employment Type: Permanent Location: London Description We act as auditors for organisations of every type and size. Our clients are active in all branches of commerce and industry, ranging from substantial corporations to small businesses in a variety of sectors, including but not limited to restaurants and hospitality, property, media, technology and entertainment, as well as organisations within the not-for-profit sector, such as charities, trade unions and higher education establishments. We require a qualified ACA/ACCA candidate, ideally with first time passes, and who has trained within a practice. You will be a good team player, able to lead large audits and possess good organisational, planning, and delegation skills. Key Responsibilities Preparation and review of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP/FRS102 Reporting to an audit manager and/or Partner and being responsible for the planning and execution of the audits (which cover a wide range of client types and sizes) in accordance with the International Auditing Standards Working within budget and bringing the audits to completion Ensuring client expectations are managed accordingly Supervising audit trainees, reviewing their work, assisting with their development and dealing with their performance evaluations Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Proven audit experience with a wide range of clients Proven accounts experience with a range of clients Proficient technical ability Proven leadership and supervisory skills, including leading jobs on-site as well as remotely A proven ability to prioritise workload Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational skills Job Benefits Group Life Cover 22 days holiday on commencement + bank holidays (some of which are flexible) Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme Hybrid working policy - at least 2 days in the office a week, with a core hours system in place PHI (Permanent Health Insurance) Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period) Discounted Gym Membership Discounted Tastecard Perkbox Membership Pension Scheme Cycle voucher scheme

Overview Department: Personal Tax Employment Type: Permanent Location: London The Private Client department comprises 25 specialist staff and is headed by 4 Partners and a 4 Directors. We require an ATT qualified Senior to join our Private Client Tax team. Reporting to the Managers, Directors and Partners, the Senior will have their own interesting and varied portfolio of clients including a mix of high profile individuals, professional persons, partnerships, entrepreneurs, and international clients. They will be expected to support on projects and ad-hoc advice where necessary. Responsibilities Preparing tax returns for review by the Manager Interfacing between clients and managers Assisting with general private client issues and suggesting tax planning opportunities for clients within their portfolio Communicating and corresponding with HMRC Communicating with and answering queries from clients Assisting with the training and supervision of more junior members of staff Other ad-hoc duties in line with the role Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Demonstratable personal tax experience within a practice environment Accurate work, displaying initiative with minimal supervision A proactive attitude Successful work as a team member An ability to work under pressure and to be able to prioritise Good communication skills Good knowledge of Microsoft software Good organisational skills Good general knowledge of income tax, capital allowances, employment taxes, capital gains tax and benefits, and international clients A basic knowledge of capital gains tax, treatment of foreign income, capital allowances, tax credits, and inheritance tax The successful candidate will already be ATT qualified. We would be willing to support any remaining CTA papers after successful completion of a probationary period. We would also prefer the successful candidate to have some working knowledge of Digita software, although training will be provided if not. Job Benefits Group Life Cover 22 days holiday on commencement + bank holidays (some of which are flexible) Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme Hybrid working policy - at least 2 days in the office a week, with a core hours system in place PHI (Permanent Health Insurance) Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period) Discounted Gym Membership Discounted Tastecard Perkbox Membership Pension Scheme Cycle voucher scheme

Indirect Tax Senior Manager Department: Corporate Tax Employment Type: Permanent Location: Manchester Cowgills is a dynamic and rapidly growing regional accounting practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice to entrepreneurial businesses, and a pivotal part of the rapidly growing Sumer Group. Our firm is built on a foundation of openness, honesty, and a people-centric culture. We believe in empowering our team, supporting professional growth, and fostering long-term client relationships. This role can be based from Manchester and/or Bolton. Description As our VAT team continues to expand, we are looking for a talented and driven VAT Senior Manager to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our VAT offering. Key Responsibilities You will be a vital part of our VAT team, responsible for delivering outstanding VAT advisory and compliance services to an active and diverse portfolio of clients. You'll work closely with the VAT Partner and other senior leaders to ensure we continue to solve our while supporting the development of our people and contributing to the firm's growth. Key Responsibilities Client Delivery: Provide high-quality VAT advice to a wide range of entrepreneurial businesses. Solve problems, delivering advisory projects. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong and lasting relationships. Assist our large Corporate Finance team with transactions work. Team Development: Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Lead by example in delivering technical excellence and client service. Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing. Business Development: Collaborate with partners and other service lines to identify opportunities for new business. Support the development of proposals and pitches. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise ACA/ CTA preferred. Significant experience in VAT. Proven track record in delivering VAT advisory services, ideally within a practice environment. Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach. Passionate about developing people and contributing to a positive team culture.