Accounts Assistant

First American Financial Corporation; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Leeds is seeking a Purchase Ledger professional with at least 2 years of experience. The role involves processing invoices, managing purchase ledger tasks, and supporting the finance team. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, good IT competence including Excel, and the ability to maintain a high level of detail. Successful candidates will show enthusiasm and a positive attitude, rewarded with opportunities within an expanding company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a purchase ledger role is essential.
• Capable of producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organise own time and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices through accounting system.
• Assist with ad hoc duties and queries.
• Completion of monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Good IT skills including Excel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication in all forms

Ability to focus on specific targets

High attention to detail

Education

GCSEs Math and English

Job description

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 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 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.