Property Business Rates Administrator

Job Role - Property Business Rates Administrator
Salary - £28,000 - £32,000
Location - Birmingham
Job Type - Permanent

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Business Rates Administrator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate administration of business rates across their commercial property portfolio, ensuring liabilities are correctly managed, records are maintained and queries are resolved efficiently.

This position is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who is comfortable working with financial data, property records and local authority correspondence.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain accurate records of business rates liabilities across the property portfolio
• Review and process business rates bills, adjustments and correspondence from local authorities
• Assist with the verification and reconciliation of business rates charges and payments
• Support the submission and monitoring of relief applications, exemptions and refunds
• Liaise with local authorities and internal teams to resolve queries and discrepancies
• Maintain organised documentation and ensure compliance with internal procedures
• Assist with reporting and data analysis related to business rates expenditure
• Support wider property or finance teams with administrative tasks where required

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative role (experience in business rates, property is desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling data and financial records
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and external authorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK business rates processes and legislation
• Experience working with property management or finance systems
• Experience dealing with local authorities or rating advisors