Financial controllers, directors and managers know very well the importance of a thorough external audit.
Whether legally required or not, an independent audit allows specialists to take a detailed look at your business to verify your financial statements, keep you compliant and reveal ways to improve your systems and controls. Without one, you’re in the dark.
Regulated external audit services are provided by Sumer Auditco Limited.
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You’ll be certain of your financial situation and know where you can improve your systems and processes.
You’ll satisfy stakeholders and potential investors, and be in a strong position if you need to access credit.
You’ll know you’re working in accordance with HMRC’s regulations and avoiding possible fines and penalties.
We make it our business to take what many financial teams regard as a chore and turn an audit into a point of strength for your business.
It’s not always easy letting an external party study your business so intimately. You may have encountered issues in the past around confidentiality, unreliable figures, missed deadlines or missed opportunities. This may have led to further problems with your bank or creditors.
Our processes and transparency are designed to eradicate all these concerns. You’ll get the exact information, insights and professional advice you need, exactly when you need it, and at an agreed fee.
Key to our audit service is understanding your business, where it is positioned and how it is operating. While these are fundamental considerations, they are not always straightforward. Through documenting and understanding your processes, risks, controls and systems, we can work with you to identify areas of potential weakness within your organisation, highlight where you might be exposed to financial risks, and where there may be greater opportunities.
In our hands, an audit is much more than a process to certify accounts and ensure you’re compliant with the law. It becomes a powerful tool for optimising your organisation and a vital input for a robust business plan with built-in resilience.
And beyond the audit, our expert teams of advisers can provide you with the technical knowledge and support you need to meet all your obligations, while at the same time maximising the value of your audit through practical focused advice.
If you are looking for a team who can complete an independent accountants’ report for a grant provider such as Innovate UK (IUK), Department for Transport, Department for Education, or Education and Skills Funding Agency, our grant specialist team can carry this out for you.
Find out more about our experience and how we can help by visiting Grant Audits.
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An external audit focuses on your finances, cash flow and forecasting as well as your reporting systems and controls.
If you want to focus purely on your current processes, liabilities and safeguards, then an internal audit from our Risk & Assurance specialists will provide insights to save you from future potential issues and streamline your business.
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Regulated external audit services are are provided by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Registered to carry out audit work in the UK and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Sumer Audit is the trading name of Sumer Auditco Limited, a limited company registered in England under company number 14308154.
Registered to carry on audit work in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
A list of the directors’ names is available for inspection on request, with a full list of offices at www.sumer.co.uk/our-champions.
Drawing on decades of experience in accounting and business systems for owner managed businesses, family businesses, publicly-funded organisations and charities, our audit specialists deliver a complete, comprehensive service that joins the dots across every aspect of your business. Learn more about their expertise and understand why they’ve accumulated a strong track record of healthy client relationships.
Audit Manager
Alleshni is a chartered accountant providing external accounting audit services to owner managed businesses.
Audit Manager
Lauren joined Scrutton Bland in September 2024 and works as an Audit Manager looking after a portfolio of not for profit and corporate clients.
Audit Partner
Piers joined Scrutton Bland in September 2024 as an Audit Partner in the Colchester office.
Audit Partner
John is an Audit Partner in our Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich offices.
Assistant Manager
Laura is an ACCA qualified Assistant Manager based in our Ipswich office.
Assistant Manager
Immi works as an Assistant Manager in our Audit team in Colchester
Assistant Manager
Liberty works in our Audit department as an Assistant Manager.
Assistant Manager
James is an Assistant Manager within our audit team, based in our Colchester office but spending much of his time on site with clients.
Assistant Manager
Lesley is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant, specialising in the charity sector
Audit Partner
Steven provides audit and assurance services for family and owner managed businesses.
Audit Manager
Ben works in the audit team, managing a variety of commercial and not for profit clients.
Audit Manager
Lauren is a manager in the audit team, working in our Ipswich office.
Audit Manager
Donna is a manager in our Ipswich audit department, looking after charities and owner-managed businesses.
Audit Partner
Tim heads the Colchester corporate team providing robust audit and advisory services.
Audit Manager
Paul is a Corporate Services manager providing audit and compliance services.
Audit Manager
David is a Corporate Services Manager in our Colchester Office.
At Scrutton Bland, you’ll always have at least two points of contact, so that you can get in touch with the team and receive the highest level of service.
With offices in Bury St Edmunds, Colchester and Ipswich, we’re close enough for meetings with clients from all over the East of England. Got something on your mind? We’ll be happy to listen and give you our thoughts.
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