Birmingham, GBR
12 days ago
Business Rates Administrator (WSP GL Hearn)
**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?** At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. **A little more about your role…** + Providing administration assistance in the operational management of a large complex client portfolio or multiple smaller portfolios under guidance from a senior colleague. + Verification of rates bills issued by billing authorities against data held in the internal Information Management System in respect of properties throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Resolving queries where rates bills are not verified, which may involve assistance from a senior colleague. + Liaising with billing authorities to correct matters relating to occupational changes, changes to the rating list and exemptions and reliefs. + Ensuring all portfolio movement is actioned appropriately. + Obtaining information from clients and responding to queries. + Assisting in delivery accurate reports to clients and senior management. + Meeting all KPIs as set out in Client Contracts and Service Level Agreements to agreed deadlines and to standards agreed with the Client Director and Line Manager. + Assisting with Client Monies tasks when appropriate. **We'd want to hear from you if you have the following:** + An understanding of business rate legislation and significant case law. + Able to compare rate demands etc. to the internal Information Management System for verification and, where demands do not match the Information Management System, able to understand why this is the case. + Good interpersonal skills in dealings with clients and colleagues and able to present themselves well in meetings. + Good numeracy skills. + A basic understanding of the functions of the Client Monies Service. + Proficient in the use of desktop software and Microsoft Office Suite. + An ability to recognise opportunities and when it is appropriate to refer to colleagues to progress opportunities for rate savings for clients. + An ability to recognise when a matter should be escalated to a more senior member of the team for assistance. + Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small & wider team. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. **Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.** Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. **With us, you can. Apply today.** \#LI-HR1 We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?** **Work-life balance** At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. **Inclusivity & Diversity** We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. **Health & Wellbeing** We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. **Flex your time** To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. **Your development** We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. **\#WeAreWSP** _Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._
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