Business Rates Consultant

Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Business Rates Consultant to join a specialist rating team. The role involves managing client portfolios, advising on business rates liabilities, and delivering accurate, timely, and commercially focused solutions. You will work closely with clients, billing authorities, and internal stakeholders to help minimise rates exposure and ensure compliance across a varied property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop or apply their expertise within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring clients achieve the lowest correct business rates liability

Review and verify business rates demands issued by billing authorities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland

Maintain accurate property and liability records, including occupation changes and rating list amendments

Act as a primary point of contact for clients and local authorities, resolving queries relating to assessments, reliefs, exemptions, and appeals

Identify and apply relevant reliefs and exemptions to reduce client liabilities

Manage payment cycles, reconciliations, refunds, and credit balances

Prepare reports, forecasts, and analysis to support cost-saving initiatives

Support historical rates audits and data reviews where required

Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending meetings and calls as needed

Ensure compliance with internal controls, statutory requirements, and service KPIs

Skills & Experience

Experience working with business rates liabilities, including calculations, reliefs, exemptions, and refunds

Understanding of rating principles, valuation methodologies, and relevant case law

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients and stakeholders

Confident dealing with billing authorities and resolving disputes or discrepancies

Good numerical and financial skills, with experience in reporting and analysis

Familiarity with rating software such as Calcurate or Riverlake (advantageous)

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (intermediate level desirable)

IRRV qualification or membership (desirable but not essential)

Ad ID: 5417820475