Assistant, Rate Payment Management
Core
Manage and process Business Rates payments for UK property investors, developers, and corporate clients while identifying savings opportunities and reducing liabilities.
Role type
Rates Payment Specialist (Finance Administration)
Builds
Payment programs and client reports for property tax portfolios
Domain
UK Property Tax / Local Authority Revenues
Required skills
Business Rates processing, rates bill review, billing error identification, exemption and relief analysis, payment scheduling, account reconciliation, stakeholder liaison, GDPR compliance, Microsoft Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Local Authority Revenues Team experience, UK Business Rates (NNDR) legislation knowledge, Property Tax consultancy background, rating assessments understanding, large portfolio management
Responsibilities
Manage and process Business Rates payments; Review rates bills, notices, and assessments for accuracy; Identify billing errors, overcharges, exemptions, reliefs, and savings; Proactively reduce client liabilities through analysis; Schedule and process payments per deadlines; Reconcile payment accounts and maintain audit-ready records; Liaise with local authorities and clients to resolve queries; Support preparation of client reports; Collaborate on appeals and relief applications; Contribute to revenue generation via client savings; Support continuous improvement of payment processes.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level specialist
