Audit Associate Partner

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

At Sumer NI, you will join a collaborative team of experienced senior managers, associate partners and partners, dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and exceptional client service within our audit practice. Working alongside your peers, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the team, strengthening client relationships, and upholding the highest standards of audit quality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven audit professional seeking to progress to Partner and to contribute at a strategic level while continuing to grow your own leadership profile within the Sumer Group.

• Support the direction and development of the audit practice in line with Sumer NI’s broader vision and objectives.
• Provide trusted, hands-on support to our SME clients, offering tailored insights that add real value.
• Contribute to growth by identifying new opportunities, building networks, and supporting bids and proposals.
• Mentor and develop audit teams, championing a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Uphold rigorous audit standards, ensuring full compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and relevant regulations.

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent, with substantial post-qualification experience in external audit.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, support junior colleagues, and build a positive, high-performing culture.
• Strong relationship builder, able to act as a trusted advisor on financial reporting, risk, and controls.
• A strategic thinker with a solid understanding of the market and a passion for growing a modern, agile audit practice.

At Sumer NI, we are dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered. As part of the Sumer NI team, you can expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health and wellness benefits including private health insurance, lifestyle savings and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements, including homeworking options and the opportunity to buy more annual leave.
• Generous support policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and a pension scheme.

Why Choose a Career with Us?

At Sumer NI, we take pride in providing hands-on, proactive audit services that are professional, relevant, and meaningful. Our unique approach to client support ensures that you will be involved in a broad range of interesting work from the outset, helping clients achieve their objectives and supporting them with their strategies.

We are an equal opportunities employer.