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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 

Location:

On-site –Birmingham, GBR, Greater Manchester, GBR, Leeds, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email EMEATA@jll.com or call +44 (0)20 7493 4933 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process.   Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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