Head of Outsourced Finance

Department: Business Outsourcing

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote

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 organisation 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.

The Role

We are launching an innovative subscription-based accounting service to revolutionise 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and launch a scalable subscription-based accounting service from the ground up, ensuring operational excellence and market competitiveness.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team to deliver efficient and high-volume outsourced accounting services, utilising both onshore and offshore resource
• Own the operational framework, including workflow automation, technology adoption, and process standardisation
• Drive commercial success by managing budgets, pricing structures, and key performance metrics to ensure profitability.
• Enhance client experience by implementing a best-in-class service model that aligns with Sumer’s brand and values.
• Monitor industry trends and adapt strategies to maintain a competitive edge
• Collaborate across Sumer Group to align marketing, sales, and technical functions for a seamless go-to-market strategy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in leading, scaling, and optimising high volume transactional businesses.
• Comfortable implementing technology and automation solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Proven experience in managing P&L, pricing strategies, and revenue growth in a professional services firm.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, mentoring, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

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.