Accounts Assistant page is loaded## Accounts Assistantlocations: Leeds, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: R053074# Company InfoFirst American Financial Corporation (FAFC) is a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. FAFC has offices throughout the globe and is the world’s largest insurer of title. First Title Group is the UK division of FAFC and is made up of several core companies including enact, the largest direct conveyancer in the UK. Our conveyancing experts handle 1 in 4 remortgage transactions in England and Wales. The majority of our work comes direct from the end client rather than estate agents and brokers. We foster relationships of mutual respect with the referrers we do work with. We are passionate about providing exceptional service and are proud of our dedicated team of conveyancers, who focus on providing our customers with a friendly, personal service using their expert knowledge and experience to ensure a smooth, efficient transaction from start to finish. We have built a wealth of experience within our teams and this encourages support, constant learning and good relations. The growth and development of our people is paramount to ensure potential is achieved.# # Job DescriptionKEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Purchase Ledgero Process purchase ledger invoices through accounting system and online portal.o Distribution of monthly credit card statements and tracking/chasing expense claims being returned.o Processing weekly payment runs.o Monitor purchase ledger mailbox and respond to internal employee and external supplier queries.o Processing expenses claims including cash and credit card expenses on weekly basis.o Processing petty cash.• Bankingo Process ad hoc bank transactions.o Weekly bank postings and matching off payments.o Import bank transactions from online banking platform to Open Accounts system.o Completion of monthly bank reconciliations.• Othero Assist with ad hoc duties and queries.o Producing regular and ad hoc reports as and when required.o Assist with maintenance of process documentation to enable others to cover your primary duties when required.o Contribute to process improvements in a proactive manner.o Provide efficient support to the finance team and assist with ad hoc projects as requested by senior team members.Adhere to Conduct RulesYou must:• Act with integrity• Act with due care, skill and diligence• Be open and co-operative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and colleagues and treat them fairly• Observe proper standards of market conductPersonal Qualities• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a purchase ledger role is essential.• Must have GCSEs Math and English.• Good IT skills including Excel.• Ability to effectively communicate in all forms.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Ability to focus on specific targets and demonstrate target achievement.• Capable of producing high quality work in a flexible, fast-paced environment.• Takes personal responsibility for actions and decisions and takes initiative to make things happen.• Ability to organise own time and prioritise workload often within tight timescales whilst still maintaining a high attention to detail.• Develops positive relationships with internal and external customers.• Remains positive when under pressure.• Builds rapport with colleagues.• Is aware of personal development needs and raises issues with manager to help improve effectiveness. Takes on board feedback about development needs and is always willing to learn.Above all, to be successful in these fantastic roles you need to show enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive working attitude. For this you will be rewarded with the opportunity for a successful career within an expanding global company.Enact has provided conveyancing services to over 2 million customers since we opened our doors in 2000. On average we help arrange one in every four remortgage transactions in England and Wales.Our sister company Live provides conveyancing and letting solutions.Enact and Live are wholly owned subsidiaries of First American Financial Corporation (“FAFC”), a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. First American has offices around the globe and invests in innovative technology to equip our people to lead the digital transformation of our industry.We are passionate about providing exceptional service and are proud of our dedicated teams who focus on providing our customers with a friendly, professional service using their expert knowledge and experience to assist clients and drive results.We value and respect each individual’s unique perspectives, experiences and contributions.Our inclusive culture of teamwork and innovation is one in which our people can perform well, take initiative and are accountable for what they do.The growth and development of our people is paramount to ensure potential is achieved. Our commitment to developing and supporting employees, through appropriate training and development opportunities means our employees increase their knowledge, their capability and thus their ability to achieve our company goals. The scope of the training extends from initial induction and is limitless due to our focus on continuous development.We value a good work/life balance and have a wide range of family-friendly policies.These are just some of the reasons why so many long serving employees have chosen to grow their career with us.If you would like to join a global company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-orientated environment, you will enjoy a career with us.Benefits of working here* Hybrid work arrangements* Pension plan with employer contribution* Health and wellbeing benefits* Family friendly policies* Life insurance* Potential for performance related bonus* Sponsorship for professional qualifications* Buy and sell holiday scheme* Extra day off for birthday* Interest Free Season Ticket Loan* Discount on company products and services* Internal mobility – opportunity to apply for roles in different areas of the business* Regular social events
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