Tax Manager

Forvis Mazars; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property advisory firm based in Leeds is seeking a Lease Advisory Manager to manage lease events and support the management of a diverse portfolio. This role requires a thorough understanding of landlord and tenant law, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess an MRICS qualification or be on the APC pathway. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a salary of £33,000, including car allowance and up to a 10% bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Up to 10% bonus

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of landlord and tenant law and lease interpretation.
• Ability to apply valuation principles to leasehold events.
• Experience inspecting premises according to RICS best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of head lease and sub-lease events.
• Collaborate with property management and finance teams.
• Oversee service delivery to internal and external customers.

Skills

Understanding of landlord and tenant law

Commercial negotiation experience

Clear and effective communication skills

Data accuracy and enthusiasm

Experience in a busy, customer-focused business

Education

MRICS qualification or progress on APC pathway

Tools

Horizon property database systems

Job description

Lease Advisory Manager

The role of the Lease Advisory Manager is to support the management of a portfolio of head lease and sub‑lease event activity. They will manage individual lease events independently or under the supervision of senior colleagues, protecting business operations in core leasehold sites through effective management of lease events. Ensuring that all lease events are managed in an effective and timely manner. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with a salary of £33,000, including car allowance and up to 10% bonus.

What you will do

• Work with senior colleagues to ensure all options are considered when concluding lease event negotiations to minimise risk and maximise opportunities.
• Collaborate with property management and finance colleagues to ensure that lease events are properly budgeted for and assist with ensuring lease events are managed to budgets.
• Manage and support transactions and seek the requisite internal approvals.
• Provide reporting on productivity and other KPIs.
• Assist with ensuring data accuracy in relation to lease event and property information.
• Bring professional best practice to their roles.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes and practices.
• Implement technical/professional skills and knowledge.
• Oversee service delivery to internal and external customers at agreed performance levels.
• Manage budgets in line with forecast (where appropriate).
• Adhere to the appropriate governance and compliance standards for the professional area.
• Manage internal and external customer relationships.

Required skills and experience

• Broad understanding of landlord and tenant law, lease interpretation and strategic asset management.
• Ability to apply valuation principles to the management of leasehold events.
• Commercial negotiation experience in rent reviews, break options and lease renewals.
• Experience inspecting and measuring premises in accordance with RICS best practice.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to report recommendations to the business and secure internal approvals.
• Passion for data accuracy; enthusiasm and determination.
• Track record of driving improvements to enable efficiency.
• Experience operating in a busy, customer‑focused business.
• MRICS qualification or progress on APC pathway (desirable).
• Experience in a public sector / healthcare setting (desirable).
• Success in a professional area and experience with 'Horizon' property database systems (desirable).

Benefits

Salary of £33,000 plus car allowance, up to 10% bonus, 12‑month fixed‑term contract.