Rate Liability Manager
JLL
Job id 4723

Closing Date 31st of October 2024

What this job involves

We're looking for a Rate Liability Manager to join our Business Rates Team on established client instructions. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the local taxation system and be able to identify opportunities to generate savings for clients. They'll also be responsible for reviewing and approving liabilities, ensuring rebates are accurate and liaising with colleagues, clients and local government agencies. 

What your day-to-day will look like

• Managing assigned clients’ Business Rate, BID Levy and Council Tax liabilities across their property portfolio

• Ensure all entitlements to reliefs are explored and claimed, ensuring demanded liabilities are correct and taking necessary steps where not to remedy 

• Liaising with clients, surveyor’s, Local Authorities, and Valuation Office in respect of changes to the property portfolio from both an occupational basis or amendments to the Rating List 

• Recovering overpayments from Local Authorities  

• Highlighting appropriate opportunities within a portfolio to the wider JLL Rating Team 

• Ensuring the Riverlake database is maintained to accurately reflect the current position of the client’s portfolio 

• Manage clients contracted service level agreements and expectations to ensure compliance 

• Operate as a client contact, attend meetings and providing support and advice 

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills

• Experience of the Business Rates system as a Rate Account Manager or from Local Authority background

• Knowledge of rating case law and legislation 

• Good analytical and reporting skills

• Familiarity with Riverlake, Analyse and Softology software 

• Professional attitude

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and assign tasks to administrative support 

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities 

Apply now at JLL Careers: https://jll.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/jllcareers/job/Greater-Manchester-GBR/Rate-Liability-Manager_REQ377247