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

PURPOSE

To process payment for the business and general administration to the Finance team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

This does not set out every responsibility but provides an overview of the main areas of responsibility.

• Cashiering- banking and raising cheques
• Allocating and transmitting CHAPS payments
• Taking payments for mortgage shortfalls over the telephone
• Investigating and resolving any balances on the ledgers after the files have completed
• Bank reconciliation/Billing
• General Administration

Personal Qualities

• Good attention to detail
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Numerate
• Assertive
• Ability to meet tight deadlines & work under pressure
• Good team player, but also ability to work on own initiative
• Good organisational skills
• Good data input skills
• Previous Accounts clerk experience is not essential
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to adapt to various financial systems

• Displays a positive attitude at all times

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.