Rates Management Advisor

Avison Young; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Avison Young is seeking an organised administrator to join the UK rates team. You will support managing client rate portfolios, prepare monthly financial reporting, and provide commentary on rate data for key clients.

The role involves handling data across multiple systems, meeting deadlines, and contributing to process improvements while maintaining high service standards. Some roles may be remote; office-based work in the UK may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Proven time management and organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Adaptability across multiple systems/clients and sectors.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Intermediate level or above Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional and client-focused attitude.
• Good standard of Mathematics and English.
• Knowledge or experience of flex workspace administration/management.
• Knowledge or experience of Local Government finance.
• Ability to plan and prepare for known future requirements.

Aufgaben

• Manage clients’ rates portfolio and attend client meetings with senior team members.
• Prepare monthly rates and financial reporting for key clients.
• Provide commentary to clients on monthly business rate reporting.
• Prepare budget, forecast and variance for key clients.
• Apply business rates legislation and case law to optimise client rate liabilities.
• Effectively maintain client data.
• Producing monthly and ad-hoc reports for internal and external distribution.
• Identify risk and opportunities.
• Provide input into process improvement and efficiency.
• Individual responsibility to develop skills and abilities to maintain high standards.
• Other such duties as required.
• Work within KPI parameters on a consistent basis.

Kenntnisse

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Meet deadlines

Mathematics & English

Planning & preparation

Team collaboration

Professional attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Avison Young is one of the world’s fastest growing commercial real estate services firms. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Avison Young is a collaborative global firm, owned and operated by its Principals. Founded in 1978, with legacies dating back more than 200 years, the company comprises approximately 5,000 real estate professionals in 120 offices in 20 countries. The firm’s experts provide value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management and financial services to clients across office, retail, industrial, multi-family and hospitality sectors.

Working as part of a high performing team giving first line administration of business rate demands and refund for over 55,000 properties with a combined payment value of over £500 million per annum.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients’ rates portfolio and occasionally attend client meetings with senior members of the team.


• Preparation of monthly rates and financial reporting for key clients.


• Provide commentary to clients on monthly business rate and financial reporting.


• Preparation of budget, forecast and variance for key clients.


• Apply business rates legislation and case law to secure the best outcome for clients’ rate liabilities.


• Effectively maintain client data.


• Producing monthly and ad-hoc reports for internal and external distribution.


• Identify risk and opportunities.


• Provide on-going input into process improvement and efficiency.


• Individual responsibility to develop skills and abilities to maintain high standards.


• Other such duties as required.


• Work within KPI parameters on a consistent basis.

Qualifications

• Proven time management and organisational skills.


• High level of attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Critical thinking and problem solving.


• Adaptability (ability to work across multiple systems / clients operating in different sectors).


• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities, as required.


• Intermediate level or above Microsoft Excel skills.


• To work unsupervised when required to a high standard.


• Professional and client focussed attitude.


• Good standard of Mathematics and English.


• Knowledge or experience of flex workspace administration/management.


• Knowledge or experience of Local Government finance.


• Ability to plan and prepare for known future requirements.


• Ability to work and positively support others in a productive manner.


• Able to deal with changes in a positive and helpful manner.

Equal Opportunities

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us at [e-mail] and we will do everything we can to help.

Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that:

• empowers all our employees to thrive,


• reflects all backgrounds and talents,


• allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging,


• and foster a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.