Job Title
Assistant Audit ManagerJob Description Summary
Job Description
Birmingham
We are looking to appoint a Business Rates Consultant to join our growing Rating team in Birmingham.
This role sits within our market-leading Business Rates advisory team, supporting the management of client property portfolios and delivery of rating advice across a diverse client base. You will work closely with Surveyors and senior leadership, gaining exposure to complex portfolios and developing your expertise in UK rating legislation and liability management.
The team has experienced significant growth, having doubled in size, doubled revenue, and tripled margins in the past 12 months, with ambitious plans for continued expansion.
Support the day-to-day management of client property portfolios
Review and verify business rates bills across the UK and Ireland
Liaise with billing authorities and clients to resolve queries, including occupation changes, reliefs and exemptions
Assist in managing rating liabilities, including tracking changes to the rating list
Produce accurate reports and analysis to support client advice and portfolio management
Build relationships with clients and support senior team members in delivering high-quality service
Ensure all portfolio activity is actioned accurately and within agreed SLAs
Assist with audits of historic rates payments and data reviews
Experience in business rates, property, or a related discipline
Understanding of UK rating legislation, reliefs and appeal processes (desirable)
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Confident communicator with ability to liaise with clients and local authorities
Proficiency in Excel and data handling
IRRV (or working towards) beneficial but not essential
Proactive, organised and keen to develop within a high-performing team
Please note: this is a direct search led by Cushman & Wakefield. We only work with recruitment agencies on our preferred supplier list, and only where a signed and in date agreement is in place and the agency has been directly instructed on the role by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs submitted to any of our employees or outside of our agreed process. No agency fees will be payable in these circumstances.
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