Company Info
First 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 worlds 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 Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Purchase Ledger
* Process purchase ledger invoices through accounting system and online portal.
* Distribution of monthly credit card statements and tracking/chasing expense claims being returned.
* Processing weekly payment runs.
* Monitor purchase ledger mailbox and respond to internal employee and external supplier queries.
* Processing expenses claims including cash and credit card expenses on weekly basis.
* Processing petty cash.
Banking
* Process ad hoc bank transactions.
* Weekly bank postings and matching off payments.
* Import bank transactions from online banking platform to Open Accounts system.
* Completion of monthly bank reconciliations.
Other
* Assist with ad hoc duties and queries.
* Producing regular and ad hoc reports as and when required.
* Assist with maintenance of process documentation to enable others to cover your primary duties when required.
* Contribute to process improvements in a proactive manner.
* Provide efficient support to the finance team and assist with ad hoc projects as requested by senior team members.
Adhere to Conduct Rules
* 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 conduct.
Personal 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.
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