Accounts Assistant

Hakim Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical services company in the UK seeks an Accounts Assistant to maintain financial records and ensure timely transaction allocation. Ideal candidates should have a background in Finance or Accounting, strong customer focus, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

Employee health plan

Rewards portal with exclusive benefits

Supportive team environment

Progression opportunities with study support

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills.
• Background in Finance, Accounting, or AAT.
• Organizational and IT abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records for optical practices.
• Allocate bank transactions to revenue and purchase invoices.
• Post stock and debtors balances into Sage Intaact.
• Reconcile creditors ledger to supplier statements.
• Communicate with practices to resolve anomalies.

Skills

Customer focus

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

IT abilities

Education

Background in Finance or Accounting

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage Intaact

Job description

What’s in it for you?

Are you ready to join the fastest-growing group of independent opticians in the UK? At the Hakim Group, we have established ourselves as industry leaders by adhering to our award-winning values: honesty, ambition, kindness, industriousness, and meticulousness. We now have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our HQ Team, where innovation and a fast-paced environment thrive. We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to be based at our Head Office in Darwen

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:

• As an Accounts Assistant you will be working within our group finance function maintaining the financial records on behalf of our optical practices.
• Allocate bank transactions to revenue generated and to purchase invoices on a timely basis
• Posting stock and debtors balances from the PMS into Sage Intaact.
• Reconcile the creditors ledger to supplier statements.
• Communicate with practices to understand any anomalies.

The Ideal Candidate:

If you’re aiming to build a rewarding career in finance, this is an excellent starting point. With a background in Finance, Accounting, or AAT, you embody a strong customer focus and excellent communication skills. Your organisational and IT abilities set you apart, and your eagerness to learn new skills will drive your success.

What's Next?

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

Salary - Max

GBP £26,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £24,000.00