Job Description
About Cowgills
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.
Role
We are looking for a talented and driven VAT Senior Manager to join our VAT team. This role can be based from Manchester and/or Bolton. The position is permanent and onsite.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
Application Process
Stage 1: ApplicationStage 2: Screening CallStage 3: 1st Stage InterviewStage 4: OfferStage 5: Background Checks
About Cowgills (Continued)
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.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 10, 2025
Job Type:
Business
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Company:
Cowgills - Wigan
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