Associate Business Rates
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Associate - Rating
London
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of Cushman & Wakefields expanding national Business Rates team at Associate level. Based in our London officewith flexibility for other locations for the right candidateyoull be joining a high-performing group during a dynamic period of growth. As demand for our expert rating services continues to rise were looking for a driven and knowledgeable professional ready to grow with us contribute to our success and take their career to the next level in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Devise and implement strategies to reduce clients business rates liabilities
- Manage empty rates liabilities and submit relief applications
- Inspect and accurately measure properties for rating valuation purposes
- Review rating assessments having regard to rental and comparable evidence in order to determine whether a Rateable Value is excessive
- Produce and submit high quality well-reasoned submissions to the VOA as part of the Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) process
- Effectively manage and build client relationships. Provide excellent client service and keep clients updated on strategies and progress on CCAs
- Produce regular progress reports and attend client meetings
- Manage workload effectively and ensure that CCA deadlines are met
- Develop new business and build internal relationships to ensure that all opportunities are explored
- Contribute to achieving financial targets
Core Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of rating industry software such as Riverlake Analyse RatesData and Calcurate
- Qualified Chartered Surveyor with specific experience of dealing with rating valuations (other professional qualifications considered)
- Experience of presenting cases at Valuation Tribunal and beyond
- Up to date knowledge of rating legislation and practice
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build relationships with clients colleagues and external stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify new business opportunities and cross-sell additional services to clients
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Ability to support and nurture junior members of the team
INCO: Cushman & Wakefield
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
