Accounts Assistant job in Darwen

Hakim Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical group in Darwen seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic HQ Team. The role involves maintaining financial records, managing bank transactions, and reconciling accounts. Ideal candidates will have a background in Finance or Accounting, possess strong communication skills, and a keen willingness to learn. This position offers a vibrant work culture and opportunities for career progression, including funding for ACCA Exams.

Benefits

Employee health plan

Rewards portal with exclusive benefits

Progression opportunities with study support

Exciting calendar of events

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage financial records.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Finance knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

IT skills

Education

Background in Finance, Accounting, or AAT

Tools

Sage Intaact

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Accounts Assistant job in Darwen, Lancashire

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Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

Job Description:

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.
• Supportive and expanding team, immersed 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 part of our growth and innovation. Contribute to shaping our work environment while enjoying a challenging and fulfilling career.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial records for our optical practices within our group finance function.
• Allocate bank transactions to revenue and purchase invoices promptly.
• Post stock and debtor balances from the PMS into Sage Intaact.
• Reconcile creditors ledger to supplier statements.
• Communicate with practices to understand any anomalies.

The Ideal Candidate:

If you aim to build a rewarding career in finance, this is an excellent starting point. A background in Finance, Accounting, or AAT, strong customer focus, excellent communication skills, organizational and IT abilities, and eagerness to learn will drive your success.