New Vacancy: Property Post-Completions Assistant

Job Title Property Post-Completions Assistant

Start Date Immediate
Location Liverpool or Manchester Office
Job Type Permanent
Hours Monday – Thursday 9.00 am – 5:30 pm Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Property Post-Completions Assistant to join our Property team. The existing team is friendly, hard-working and welcoming and we are seeking a like-minded individual to join us.

This role will entail having responsible for a wide range of files (including but not limited to in relation to commercial, residential, leasehold and/or new-build properties) from the date of completion, by dealing with all post-completion tasks required up and until the file is closed. Duties will include:

Key Duties:

• Filing SDLT returns at HM Revenue and Customs via Infotrack.
• Drafting and submitting applications to the Land Registry and Companies House.
• Proactively monitoring the progress of these applications and keeping abreast of all applicable deadlines.
• Responding promptly to requests for updates and information from Land Registry.
• Making payments and drafting documentation relating to Freeholder and Management Company notices and requirements and implementing indemnity insurance policies.
• Preparing completion statements.
• Making calls to and receiving calls from other solicitors and third parties involved in the transaction as necessary to deal with requisitions or post-completion tasks.
• Generally supporting and assisting a busy team.

Skills and experience required:

• Excellent use of the Land Registry and Companies House portals, knowledge and use of Infotrack and Proclaim is also preferred.
• At least 12 months’ previous experience of the key duties.
• Confidence in prompting and/or seeking input from the supervising solicitors as needed to fulfil the key duties.
• Demonstrable experience in working diligently towards deadlines.
• Excellent organisation, time-management and communication skills.
• A personable, hard-working nature and confidence in dealing with third parties.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• A referral bonus
• Medicash entitlement
• Pension plan
• Death in service

How to apply:

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

recruitment@mapdgroup.com