Job Description

Description

Cowgills is a dynamic and rapidly growing regional accounting practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice to entrepreneurial businesses., and a pivotal part of the rapidly growing Sumer Group. Our firm is built on a foundation of openness, honesty, and a people-centric culture. We believe in empowering our team, supporting professional growth, and fostering long-term client relationships.



This role can be based from Manchester and/or Bolton.

As our VAT team continues to expand, we are looking for a talented and driven VAT Senior Manager to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our VAT offering.

Key Responsibilities

You will be a vital part of our VAT team, responsible for delivering outstanding VAT advisory and compliance services to an active and diverse portfolio of clients. You'll work closely with the VAT Partner and other senior leaders to ensure we continue to solve our while supporting the development of our people and contributing to the firm's growth.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery:

Provide high-quality VAT advice to a wide range of entrepreneurial businesses. Solve problems, delivering advisory projects. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong and lasting relationships. Assist our large Corporate Finance team with transactions work.

Team Development:

Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Lead by example in delivering technical excellence and client service. Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing.

Business Development:

Collaborate with partners and other service lines to identify opportunities for new business. Support the development of proposals and pitches.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

ACA/ CTA preferred. Significant experience in VAT. Proven track record in delivering VAT advisory services, ideally within a practice environment. Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach. Passionate about developing people and contributing to a positive team culture.

About Cowgills

We're not your ordinary accountancy firm, far from it. While we're one of the North West's leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, we've never lost sight of the fact that we work with people, not just numbers.