Sumer NI, has announced a significant milestone in its 28-year history
Sumer NI has welcomed its 100th employee, marking its largest number of staff ever employed. Alongside this achievement, they have promoted Amanda McMaw to become their 10th Director and have successfully onboarded 17 new staff, the most extensive group to date, marking a pivotal moment for the company.
This surge in professional staff numbers is a testament to Sumer NI’s exceptional post-pandemic growth, driven by the success of their clients in the manufacturing, hospitality, and technology sectors, experiencing a 20 per cent growth in the last 12 months. It underscores Sumer NI’s growing influence and commitment to delivering excellence to its clients.
Sumer NI’s new trainee accountants will now work under the management team to support the growing client base for the next three and a half years. The unique Sumer NI training program allows the opportunity for gaining valuable practical experience, while studying towards their Accountancy qualifications.
Brian Clerkin, Managing Director of Sumer NI, said
“Sumer NI has been experiencing sustained growth in recent years and as such, we need to grow our team to support this upwards trajectory. Reaching our 100th employee in Belfast has been a very proud day. It showcases the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team. As we welcome our largest cohort of trainees ever, it highlights our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and delivering top-tier service. We are delighted to support our clients’ growth and look forward to even greater success together.”
Cliona Meighan, one of the new trainees, expressed her thoughts on the new role, she said:
“I am so delighted to start my training at such an esteemed firm like Sumer NI. We recently took part in an induction week, which has been a fantastic way to ease us all into the training contract. Overall, it was a really great week of learning and building relationships with my new peers.”
Adrian Patton, Sumer NI’s Training Director, commented on this significant achievement, stating,
“We are so very pleased to welcome this year’s Trainee group, our largest yet. We are delighted that due to continued growth of our client base, we are able to provide more opportunities for those wishing to start their accountancy career.”
Sumer NI, formerly the Belfast office of ASM Chartered Accountants, is a leading player in the accounting industry across Ireland with clients in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the firm has an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities impacting businesses in both jurisdictions.
