Manufacturing accountants and advisers helping businesses grow with confidence
Sumer brings together specialist manufacturing accountants, tax advisers and business experts from across the UK. Combining local relationships with national expertise, we help manufacturing businesses navigate change, improve performance and unlock opportunities for growth.
The manufacturing sector continues to face a complex and fast moving landscape. Rising energy costs, supply chain disruption, workforce pressures and increasing regulatory requirements are creating new challenges for business leaders, while continued investment in innovation and technology remains essential for long term success.
At Sumer, we understand the pressures behind the numbers.
Our specialists work with manufacturers across advanced manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, food and drink, and industrial production, providing advice that is both commercially focused and sector specific.
By bringing together manufacturing expertise from across Sumer's regional hubs, we offer clients access to a wider network of specialists while maintaining the local relationships and personal service they value most.
Why Sumer?
Local delivery. National service. Specialist expertise.
Our dedicated manufacturing teams provide integrated accounting, tax, legal and advisory services designed specifically around the needs of manufacturing businesses.
Cost, energy and finance advisory
Helping manufacturers improve efficiency, manage rising costs, understand funding opportunities and prepare for initiatives such as the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme.
Tax advice for manufacturers
Supporting businesses with R&D tax relief and tax credits, capital allowances and full expensing, Land Remediation Relief, VAT planning and customs and international trade support.
Asset-based lending
Unlocking working capital through funding secured against plant, machinery, stock and receivables, helping businesses invest in automation, expansion and growth.
Manufacturing audits and assurance
Providing statutory audits alongside specialist assurance support, including stock and inventory audits, grant audits, R&D claim assurance, supply chain reviews and ESG assurance.
Employment law and workforce support
Delivered alongside Sumer Law, helping manufacturers navigate workforce challenges, employment legislation and people-related risk.
Supply chain and operational resilience
Supporting businesses with procurement challenges, cash flow management and operational risk mitigation.
Growth and investment advisory
Helping manufacturers secure funding, invest in technology, expand into new markets and maximise available reliefs and incentives.Advice built on real manufacturing experience
The most effective advice comes from understanding how manufacturing businesses actually operate.
Our specialists regularly spend time with clients, visit production facilities, attend sector events and work closely with leadership teams. This hands on understanding helps us deliver advice that is practical, commercially relevant and focused on achieving tangible results.
Because we've experienced the realities of the factory floor as well as the boardroom, we can help manufacturers make informed decisions with confidence.
The challenges facing UK manufacturers
Manufacturers today are balancing a wide range of commercial, operational and regulatory pressures.
From supply chain disruption to workforce shortages and changing employment legislation, businesses must maintain profitability while continuing to invest in innovation, automation and sustainable growth.
As James Hallett, Manufacturing Partner at Sumer, explains:
“Manufacturers are vital to the UK economy and to the communities we champion. By bringing together expertise from across Sumer, we're able to help businesses navigate challenge, identify opportunity and make confident decisions for the future.”
Speak to your local manufacturing champion
Whether you're looking to improve profitability, prepare for legislative change, secure funding for growth or gain a fresh perspective on your business performance, our manufacturing specialists are here to help.
Iain Black
South West
Iain Black
Email: iain.black@monahans.co.uk
James Hallett
London
James Hallett
I joined Simmons Gainsford in 2022 as an Audit Manager and was promoted to Partner in 2026.
My clients cover a variety of sectors and businesses at varying stages of development, from start-ups and private equity backed enterprises through to UK subsidiaries of listed multi-national groups. The common thread within them being they are entrepreneurial driven at their core. I seek to add value to their annual accounts and audits processes, to assist in fulfilling their long-term ambitions.
I also sit on the firm’s ESG Committee looking to drive internal improvements.
Mansoor Ellahi
Midlands
Mansoor Ellahi
Email: MansoorEllahi@jerroms.co.uk
Paul Winwood
Yorkshire and the Humber
Paul Winwood
Email: paul.winwood@bhp.co.uk
Phil Chambers
Northern IrelandPhil Chambers
Email: Phil.Chambers@sumerni.co.uk
Tony Summers
South East
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Our manufacturing services
Tax advice for manufacturers
R&D tax relief and credits, capital allowances and full expensing, Patent Box relief, land remediation relief, and VAT and customs planning for importers and exporters.
Asset based lending
Funding secured against plant, machinery, stock and receivables to help release working capital and support growth.
Manufacturing audits and assurance
Statutory audit and specialist assurance services covering inventory, stock management, grants and R&D claims.
Cost, energy and finance advisory
Strategic support around cost management, efficiency improvements and access to available funding schemes.
Employment law and workforce support
Practical advice on workforce planning, employment legislation and people-related risk, delivered through Sumer Law.
Supply chain and operational resilience
Supporting manufacturers with procurement, cash flow, operational performance and risk management.
Growth and investment advisory
Helping businesses fund automation, export growth, sustainability initiatives and long-term investment plans.
Frequently asked questions
- How can a specialist manufacturing accountant help my business?
- What tax reliefs are available to manufacturers?
- Can manufacturers access funding to support growth?
- What is asset based lending?
- How can manufacturers improve cash flow?
- Do manufacturers benefit from a specialist audit?
- How will employment law changes affect manufacturers?
- Can Sumer support exporters and international manufacturers?
How can a specialist manufacturing accountant help my business?
A manufacturing specialist can provide support beyond compliance, helping improve cash flow, identify tax relief opportunities, manage risk and support strategic decision-making.
What tax reliefs are available to manufacturers?
Manufacturers may be eligible for a range of reliefs, including R&D tax relief, capital allowances, full expensing, Patent Box relief and land remediation relief, depending on their activities.
Can manufacturers access funding to support growth?
Yes. Funding options can include asset-based lending, invoice finance, traditional bank lending and specialist investment funding.
What is asset based lending?
Asset based lending enables manufacturers to raise finance using assets such as stock, machinery and trade receivables as security.
How can manufacturers improve cash flow?
Improving cash flow typically involves stronger working capital management, better debtor control, stock optimisation and exploring appropriate funding solutions.
Do manufacturers benefit from a specialist audit?
Manufacturers often gain additional value from auditors who understand inventory management, production processes, grant funding and sector-specific risks.
How will employment law changes affect manufacturers?
Employment legislation continues to evolve, making it important for manufacturers to regularly review contracts, policies and workforce practices to ensure compliance.
Can Sumer support exporters and international manufacturers?
Yes. We support manufacturers with VAT, customs, international tax planning and overseas expansion strategies.
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