Property Management Company
Blackburn based
Office Based Role
Permanent Vacancy
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:0
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Purpose
Due to our huge expansion we are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Business Rates Specialist who has previous experience in Real estate to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial services and demonstrate proficiency in various accounting software. This role is essential for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making within the organisation.
Main responsibilities:
- Daily operational management of multiple sized portfolios.
- Verification of rates bills issued by billing authorities in respect of properties throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Resolving queries where rates bills are not approved.
- Liaising with clients and with billing authorities to correct matters relating to occupational changes, changes to the rating list and exemptions and reliefs.
- Obtaining information from clients and responding to queries.
- Ensuring all portfolio movement is actioned appropriately.
- The creation and delivery of quality and accurate reports to clients and senior management.
- The development and maintenance of client relationships is essential.
- Meeting all KPIs as set out by the Finance Director or CFO.
- Assisting in carrying out one-off audits of historic rate payments.
- Explaining the functions of the Client Monies service to clients and colleagues and undertaking Client Monies tasks when appropriate.
Requirements for this role:
- A good understanding of the complexities of calculating rate liabilities together with rating appeal and rate relief application processes in England, Wales & Scotland.
- Working knowledge of business rate legislation and case law and able to explain this clearly to clients and junior colleagues.
- Excellent negotiating and reasoning skills when dealing with billing authorities, utilising knowledge of business rate legislation and case law to support their requests.
- Understanding of the importance of accuracy, timeliness and presentation in client reporting.
- Sound financial and numeracy skills which demonstrate accuracy and financial priority.
- Proficient in use of desktop software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Able to apply intermediate formulas to manipulate data
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969
