Practice Manager

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 Legal—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.

THE ROLE

As the Practice Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and compliance of Sumer Law. You will oversee various operational, financial, compliance, HR, and marketing tasks to support our growing team and client base. Our firm prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of practice management and delivering exceptional client services. We’re in a high growth stage and in turn are looking for a highly skilled and competent Practice Manager to join us on the journey.

Your key responsibilities may include:

1. Managing the Sumer Law tech stack, including case and practice management systems.
2. Supporting our Digital Marketing Manager with maintenance of the website and external pages such as LinkedIn, Press Releases and Socials.
3. Overseeing the financial operations of Sumer Law including billing process, preparing monthly reports, P&L and credit control
4. Handling insurance renewals and practicing certificates for fee-earning staff.
5. Ensuring compliance with solicitors’ accounts rules and managing internal and external policies and procedures.
6. Tracking our network of accountancy hubs for future and current work
7. Supporting HR and Talent with the onboarding of new joiners
8. Organizing webinars and sending mailshots for bulletins, newsletters, and updates.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and experience:

• Comprehensive experience in managing and streamlining law firm operations
• Proven track record in case management and compliance with SRA regulatory standards.
• Proficient in financial operations including experience overseeing billing processes and preparing detailed monthly financial reports.
• Experienced in handling insurance renewals, practising certificates, and ensuring adherence to solicitors’ accounts rules and policies.
• Experience in staff on-boarding and ongoing support

You may be the sort of person who is:

• Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and attention to detail in all operational, financial, and compliance tasks
• Organized: Able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively, maintaining a high level of organization.
• Proactive: Takes initiative in identifying and solving problems, always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Communicative: Excellent communication skills, able to convey information clearly and effectively to staff and clients.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using various software systems and technology to support business operations and improve efficiency.

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 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.

We have a strong set of values that define who we are and everything we do:

• TRUST – we trust each other to do the right thing. Always
• PRIDE – We are proud of our work and the difference it makes in our communities.
• TOGETHER – We are inclusive, co-creators of our journey. We have fun.
• FORWARD – We are opportunists who are brave in the face of change.

Interview Process

1. Screening Call with Talent Lead
2. 1^st Stage Interview with: Head of Legal
3. 2^nd Stage Interview with: Chief Client Officer