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Optical Express

Graduate Accountant Training Scheme

Cumbernauld
£27.4k/yr
Posted about 14 hours ago
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Graduate Accountant

Location

Westfield, Cumbernauld

Hours

Full Time, Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm

What is the Graduate Accountant Training Programme?

We invite applications to join our 3 year Graduate Accountant Training Programme. The programme gives successful applicants a rounded experience and exposure to the many different finance functions within our Head Office based in Cumbernauld. The programme also consists of formal ACCA professional accountancy training courses. Optical Express will provide full study support in partnership with BPP to allow you to gain the ACCA professional accountancy qualification over the 3 year term.

During the programme you will be exposed to all elements of accounting including:

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
  • On the job training
  • Calculating accruals and prepayments
  • Preparing balance sheet schedules
  • Expense analysis
  • Variance analysis
  • Various ad hoc projects

What we look for

  • Recently graduated with an Honours degree in either Accountancy or another Honours degree subject and have a desire to gain a professional qualification in a dynamic, entrepreneurial business.
  • You have an inquisitive mind, are keen to learn and purpose driven.
  • You will be surrounded by our high quality finance team including other graduates on the same career path as you, as well as qualified accountants to support, encourage and bring out the best in you.

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A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following:

  • State of the art, modern working environments
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
  • Free eye tests
  • Free prescription eye wear to a value of £250 and discounted sunglasses
  • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Access to a range of exclusive offers, discounts and rewards
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Solutions/Support

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

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About Optical Express

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As UK’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

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