Accounts Assistant job in Darwen

What’s in it for you?

Joining the Hakim Group means becoming part of a close-knit family of independent optical practices across the UK and Ireland.

A place where empowerment, innovation, and unwavering support create a truly fulfilling experience — a career that feels like joining a secret club of the happiest eye care professionals.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Accounts Assistant to help shape the future of how we reward and support our colleagues — ensuring every team member across the Group is paid correctly, on time, and with care.

Ideally we are looking for someone who has experience in a bookkeeping role and who is studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA.

You will also receive:

• Exciting calendar of events, fostering a vibrant work culture.
• Employee health plan to prioritise your well-being
• Rewards portal with exclusive benefits and offers.
• Embrace a supportive and expanding team, immersing yourself in our award-winning Hakim Group culture.
• Progression opportunities with study support and funding for ACCA Exams

Join us at the Hakim Group and be a part of our continued growth and innovation. Contribute to shaping the way we work while enjoying a challenging and fulfilling career with us.

About the Role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete accurate bookkeeping for several entities in line with monthly deadlines through posting revenue, processing purchase invoices and calculating prepayments and accruals.
• Management of purchase invoice OCR tool (Yooz), keeping the number of outstanding invoices down to an agreed number.
• Allocate bank transactions to revenue generated and to purchase invoices.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations ensuring everything is on Sage Intaact and that it balances.
• Reconcile the creditors ledger to supplier statements.
• Request missing invoices from the practices and develop good working relationships with practices to aid this process.
• Reconcile wages control accounts.
• Ensure accuracy of financial information by reviewing the practice Dashboards, investigating any discrepancies and resolving or providing feedback where necessary.
• There will be a requirement to carry out other duties as and when the business requires.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise with practices confidently and professionally.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and precision.
• A “can do” attitude and common-sense approach.

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

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