Rates Audit - Director

Senior Rate Audit Director – Birmingham

Major Consultancy | £80k+ | Hybrid Working

Overview

TML Recruitment is partered with a Major Property Consultancy that is seeking a Senior Rate Auditor to join their team in Birmingham. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Business Rates professional to lead rate audit and payment operations for a major UK consultancy. The successful candidate will take ownership of client delivery, team leadership, and strategic growth within a high‑performing rating division.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead rate audit operations across a diverse portfolio of commercial clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in rate payments.

• Manage and mentor a team of auditors and analysts, driving performance and professional development.

• Oversee client relationships, acting as the senior point of contact for occupier, investor, and landlord clients.

• Develop audit strategies to identify savings, mitigate liabilities, and enhance client value.

• Collaborate with rating and finance teams to streamline processes and deliver integrated service solutions.

• Report and present findings to senior stakeholders, supporting tendering and business development initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in business rates auditing, rate payment management, or rating consultancy.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, comfortable managing teams and client portfolios.

• Ideally IRRV qualified or equivalent, with a deep understanding of rating legislation and billing authority processes.

• Ambitious, proactive, and motivated by delivering measurable client outcomes.

Why Join?

This role offers autonomy, visibility, and progression within a respected consultancy known for its innovation in the rating space. You’ll be stepping into a leadership position with scope to shape the future of the rate audit function and influence national strategy.