Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Overview

As one of the region’s leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients’ individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients.

Department: Corporate Tax

Location: Manchester

As our Indirect Tax team continues to expand, we are looking for a talented and driven Senior Manager to join us. You will be a vital part of our Indirect Tax team, responsible for delivering outstanding Indirect Tax advisory and compliance services to an active and diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll work closely with the Indirect Tax 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.

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

• 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
• 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

• 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

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

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