Completion Assistant

About the role

The Completion Assistant plays a pivotal role within Birketts' Residential Real Estate team, supporting the end‑to‑end completion of sale and purchase transactions. You will work closely with clients, banks, agents and internal colleagues to ensure every transaction is finalised accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage post‑exchange work, liaising with clients, third parties, banks and agents.
• Prepare completion statements and all required documentation.
• Comply with exchange undertakings, dispatch contracts and deposits within agreed timeframes.
• Coordinate pre‑completion searches, submit Certificates of Title and request final redemption statements.
• Arrange indemnity insurance, submit Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and payments.
• File AP1 forms with HM Land Registry promptly and respond to any requisitions.
• Liaise with managing agents, landlords and management companies to obtain necessary paperwork.
• Process post‑completion bills, manage financial reconciliation and close files.

Required profile

• Experience in residential property transactions or a similar legal/real‑estate environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and external parties.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling legal documents.

Required skills