Job Description

Join an award-winning optical group where your accounting expertise will directly support the growth and success of independent practices across the UK and Ireland.

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 an

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.

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 Intacct 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.


Benefits:


Company events Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person