Scrutton Bland joins Sumer
The firm’s decision to join Sumer comes as the alliance will enable it to scale and access the latest technologies, as well as enhance its client proposition
East Anglia-based accountancy firm, Scrutton Bland, has become part of Sumer’s network.
The award-winning firm, which has a history of supporting clients for more than 100 years, has 150 employees across offices in Ipswich, Colchester and Bury St Edmunds.
Scrutton Bland has particular sector expertise in areas such as agriculture, charities, construction, technology, and education.
The firm’s decision to join Sumer comes as the alliance will enable it to scale and access the latest technologies, as well as enhance its client proposition.
Sumer now has nine regional hubs, 45 offices and over 1,200 colleagues, all focused on services for SMEs.
Warren Mead, CEO of Sumer, said: “Scrutton Bland has a rich history, and a big future, with a dedicated team passionate about championing SMEs. The practice has received awards for its highly supportive approach to colleague development and focus on its people which made partnering ideal.”
Jason Fayers, managing partner at Scrutton Bland, added: “Client service has been at the heart of Scrutton Bland for over 100 years and never more so does this remain the case. As a business, we are always planning ways we can enhance our client services and develop our strong core people values.
“As technology evolves and the business world becomes ever more complex, we realise we must tap into additional scale. At the same time, we want to work with people with a shared vision. That’s why we’re incredibly excited to join Sumer, who shares our core values and can’t wait for the next chapter in the Scrutton Bland story.”
