Email: adrian.patton@sumerni.co.uk
Accounting & business services
that champion your growth
Numbers that work
as hard as you do
At Sumer, we turn financial figures into growth opportunities.
Our accounting & business services take the stress out of financial admin, give you clarity to make confident decisions and provide peace of mind around your compliance obligations. Leave the day-to-day to us, so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.
Accounting
Our comprehensive accounting services ensure your financial records are accurate, compliant and insightful. From bookkeeping to year-end accounts, we handle the details while highlighting opportunities to improve your position.
How we champion your business
Improve your financial position:
Comprehensive bookkeeping and accounts preparation that spotlights profit opportunities.
Stay compliant, sleep easy:
Year-end accounts and financial reporting that satisfy compliance while revealing opportunities for growth.
Make better decisions:
Real-time financial insights show where you stand today, while long-term trends help you plan smarter for tomorrow.
Benefit from cross-sector expertise:
Local advisors who understand your industry and values, providing human-led support you can trust.
Your Accounting Champions
Andrew Subramaniam
London
Andrew Subramaniam
I am head of HW Fisher’s industry-leading authors and journalists team.
Many of my clients are best-selling authors or household names in the media world, while others are at an early phase of their careers. No matter what stage a client is at, my goal is always to make a significant contribution to their financial security and prosperity by minimising their tax liability.
As well as heading up the authors and journalists team, I look after musicians, record companies, music publishers, concert organisers, composers and agents, vloggers, actors, publishers, broadcasters, film and television production companies, advertising agencies and PR consultancies.
I advise clients on all aspects of personal tax planning in terms of how it affects their personal financial circumstances, including inheritance tax planning, mortgages, pensions and investments. The work covers the entire financial services tax account world they live in.
I joined HW Fisher in 1991 as a trainee and worked for 10 years in the audit team, managing the team in the latter years. I went on to head up the authors and journalists division, when we acquired another practice in 2002, and have been managing that team ever since.
A great highlight of my career was being asked by Levi Roots to write a chapter for his book outlining the work I did for him to manage his finances when he was first setting up his business. Levi remains a client; it’s always very satisfying to be involved with someone’s business from the very start and to see them go on to become successful.
Memberships
Crime Writers Association, Board member
Actors Centre, Board member
Musical Theatre Network, Board member
Henley Literary Festival, Patron
Email: asubramaniam@hwfisher.co.uk
Catherine Markou
Midlands
Charlie Eve
South East
Charlie Eve
Email: charlie.eve@carpenterbox.com
Clare Bowen
South West
Clare Bowen
Email: clare.bowen@monahans.co.uk
Ellie Dignam
Yorkshire and the Humber
Ellie Dignam
Email: Ellie.dignam@bhp.co.uk
Laura Weir
North East
Laura Weir
Email: laura.weir@r-m-t.co.uk
Nick Weller
London
Nick Weller
I am an Audit Partner at Simmons Gainsford, having joined the firm in 2016 from a boutique accountancy practice in Woking. I was promoted to Partner in 2025.
I oversee a diverse portfolio of corporate and charity clients, with a focus on audit services, business development, and strategic advisory support. I specialise in working with entrepreneurial and SME clients, helping them navigate growth opportunities.
Nick Wright
Midlands
Nick Wright
Nick joined DPC in 1998 as a trainee accountant on an apprenticeship scheme, and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2007. He became a director of DPC in 2022.
Nick has a wealth of experience providing advice to a broad range of clients from small start-up businesses to groups of companies, and enjoys working closely with clients to help them achieve their goals.
He has a strong interest in all things IT related and enjoys working with clients in the application of IT to help drive financial automation and efficiencies.
Outside of work, Nick is often busy with family life having 3 children. His passions are mountain biking, paddleboarding, movies, and socialising with friends and family.
Stuart Stead
North West
Stuart Stead
Email: stuart.stead@cowgills.co.uk
Digital & Cloud Solutions
Our digital & cloud accounting solutions give you instant access to the numbers that matter, with real-time dashboards and simple tools that bring clarity, confidence and control. And because new systems can feel daunting, we provide hands-on support to make your digital transition smooth and stress-free.
How we champion your business
Work smarter:
Cloud accounting setup and automation that saves time, cuts hassle and makes everyday tasks easier.
Improve cohesion:
Smart system integration that connects your tools, eliminates duplicate entry and keeps your data in sync.
Convert numbers into narrative:
Tailored dashboards and reports that reveal what’s working, what isn’t, and where to focus next.
Build capability and confidence:
Training and support that grows your team’s skills and gives you the confidence to make digital tools work for your business.
Your Digital & Cloud Solutions Champions
Ellie Dignam
Yorkshire and the Humber
Ellie Dignam
Email: Ellie.dignam@bhp.co.uk
Jaspreet Lally
North East
Jaspreet Lally
Email: jaspreet.lally@r-m-t.co.uk
Jeff Huggins
South East
Jonathan Mackie
North West
Katy Tovey
South West
Katy Tovey
Email: katy.tovey@monahans.co.uk
Liz Cottrill
Midlands
Liz Cottrill
Email: LizCottrill@Jerroms.co.uk
Nick Wright
Midlands
Nick Wright
Nick joined DPC in 1998 as a trainee accountant on an apprenticeship scheme, and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2007. He became a director of DPC in 2022.
Nick has a wealth of experience providing advice to a broad range of clients from small start-up businesses to groups of companies, and enjoys working closely with clients to help them achieve their goals.
He has a strong interest in all things IT related and enjoys working with clients in the application of IT to help drive financial automation and efficiencies.
Outside of work, Nick is often busy with family life having 3 children. His passions are mountain biking, paddleboarding, movies, and socialising with friends and family.
Simon Michaels, HW Fisher
London
Simon Michaels, HW Fisher
Simon is a director in HW Fisher’s Business Solutions team, specialising in providing back-office and fractional CFO services to a diverse range of clients, from high-growth start-ups to established international corporations. A qualified Chartered Accountant, he provides tailored business and financial consultancy designed to manage corporate finances with flexibility and strategic oversight.
Simon has extensive experience operating at Group Board level, where he has demonstrated a proven track record in reviewing acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, and managing business integration. Over the last decade, he has held senior financial positions in both public and private companies, including serving as Finance Director for the UK and US operations of Harvey Nash Group plc. As a CFO and Board Member, Simon has been instrumental in navigating businesses through various stages of their life cycle, including the successful sale of several owner-managed businesses.
Email: smichaels@hwfisher.co.uk
Simon Pinion
East Anglia