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This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious team at the early stages of its journey.\nOperating within a buy and build “Hub and Spoke” business model, we combine the indispensable value of leading regional practices with the tech, scale, and breadth of expertise of a national organisation.\n\nM&A is fundamental to the Sumer business model and is critical to the overall growth strategy. 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