Public Sector Audit Partner

Sumer; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Audit Partner. This key leadership position involves expanding the public sector audit practice, shaping national strategy, and developing senior client relationships. The ideal candidate will have substantial public sector audit experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers significant impact and growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Personalized support during hiring

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience leading public sector audit teams.
• Ability to develop exceptional client relationships.
• Track record in growing market share.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of the Public Sector audit practice.
• Shape national strategy and develop senior client relationships.
• Drive business development and build strong client partnerships.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Substantial public sector audit experience

Demonstrated leadership at a senior level

Strong interpersonal skills

Solid organisational skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Deep technical expertise

Commercial awareness

Visionary leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Overview

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom

We are expanding our Public Sector audit services within the Sumer group across our UK-wide hubs. With a strong foundation, we're looking to grow our reach across the UK, and to support this expansion, we're seeking an experienced Audit Partner to join the team.

This is a key leadership position with the opportunity to influence national strategy, support major clients, and work alongside a dynamic and supportive team. The role will report directly to the Head of Audit for Sumer Group, providing exposure to group-level priorities and alignment with broader audit objectives.

Although this role can be based anywhere in the UK, we're looking for someone with a strong client-facing presence who can ideally be based in one of our hubs to help build and grow a team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Partner, you will lead the growth of Sumer's Public Sector audit practice across the UK, building on the strong foundation. You'll shape national strategy, develop senior client relationships, and drive business development. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by expanding our market presence and building a high-performing team.

• Providing strategic leadership to the public sector audit team
• Leading and reviewing high-profile audits
• Championing quality, compliance, and technical excellence
• Driving business development and building strong client partnerships
• Coaching and developing leadership capability within the team
• Contributing to firm-wide strategy and service innovation
• Acting as a senior representative of the firm in the public sector space

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with substantial public sector audit experience
• Demonstrated leadership at a senior level
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop exceptional client relationships
• Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in developing junior staff
• Deep technical expertise and an understanding of public sector challenges
• Track record in commercial awareness including winning work and growing market share
• Visionary leadership with strong commercial acumen

Belong @ Sumer

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 prioritise 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 personalised support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.