Bookkeeper

Are you an experienced VAT professional looking for a dynamic role within a growing and ambitious team?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading accountancy firm in Wilmslow as a VAT Tax Manager, working with a diverse client base across NFP, property, corporate finance, media, and international sectors.

This is a client-facing, advisory-focused role where you’ll take ownership of projects, provide expert VAT advice, and work alongside senior managers, directors, and partners to drive the firm’s VAT advisory services forward. If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety, and career progression, this could be the perfect next step.

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• Managing a portfolio of VAT clients, ensuring deadlines are met, work is completed within budget, and final reviews are efficient
• Providing high-level VAT advisory services, covering a wide range of complex issues and sectors, with a strong focus on property and NFP clients
• Reviewing VAT returns and assumptions prepared by compliance specialists before submission to HMRC
• Handling HMRC interactions, including VAT inspections, disputes, and penalty considerations
• Advising on international VAT matters, particularly where businesses operate in multiple jurisdictions
• Reviewing contracts to ensure correct VAT treatment and drafting VAT-related clauses
• Leading VAT health checks, assurance reviews, and audits to identify risks and opportunities for clients
• Working closely with internal teams and managing internal referrals, ensuring seamless client service
• Providing VAT training and technical updates, both internally and externally

This highly respected accountancy firm has a strong reputation for delivering expert tax, audit, and advisory services to a diverse client base. The firm prides itself on its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and strong client relationships.

As a Tax Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most experienced VAT professionals in the industry, while enjoying the firm’s commitment to training, development, and career progression.

• AAT Bookkeeping qualification preferred, with extensive bookkeeping experience required
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting software
• Experience preparing VAT returns and reconciling accounts
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with clients professionally and efficiently
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks effectively

• £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent role
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Inclusive company values
• Plus more

If you’re an experienced bookkeeper looking for a new opportunity with a forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for this Bookkeeper job in Wilmslow or contact us to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment,Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.