Overview
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Location: Manchester
Department: Real Estate - Professional Support Hub
DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Post Completion assistant to join our Real Estate team in Manchester. The role will involve handling all post completion requirements across the business' large Real Estate Portfolio. The role will include a high degree of contact with HM Land Registry, HMRC and other solicitors. You will be expected to manage a high volume registrations ensuring tight deadlines for SDLT & Post Completion requirements are met with minimal support and assistance.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft & Submit HM Land Registry applications, including drafting supporting forms (e.g. AP1, UN1, AN1, RX1, etc.).
* Assist with Requisitions raised by HM Land Registry in accordance with guidance from fee earners where necessary.
* Submit MR01 applications to Companies House and mark charges as satisfied using form MR04 upon successful redemption.
* Complete form SDLT in line with the requirements of the fee earner and accompanying documentation.
* Arrange payments with the Finance administration team for Stamp Duty Land Tax as required.
* Draft ad hoc documents as required.
* Deal with queries and advise the Fee Earners as necessary.
* Liaise with HM Land Registry and engage with updates and training as processes evolve.
* Access and effectively use Companies House and the Law Society as required.
* Oversee other applications and workloads of colleagues when other team members are on leave.
* Renew OS1 and OS2 searches as appropriate to protect client priority.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Previous experience in a Post Completion or residential conveyancing role, with knowledge of residential conveyancing practice and procedure.
* Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
* Clear communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone.
* Ability to build effective, reciprocal relationships at all levels.
* Strong IT skills, including intermediate Excel (data manipulation, V-Lookup, pivot tables) and experience with a case management system.
* Excellent written skills, particularly in report writing.
* Quality and customer service oriented with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Team oriented with willingness to support junior members and share knowledge across locations.
* Ability to progress tasks using initiative, seeking guidance when appropriate.
* Committed, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload.
* Detail-oriented and able to deliver documents accurately.
* Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible in assisting teammates with other developments.
* Ability to review files and pick up work quickly to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We encourage discussion about flexible working during the hiring process.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: DAC Beachcroft manages vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries: Law Practice
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