Graduate Accountant Training Programme
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Title: Graduate Accountant Training Programme
Location: Westfield, Cumbernauld
Hours: Full Time
What is the Graduate Accountant Training Programme?
We invite applications to join our 3 year Graduate Accountant Training Programme. We are recruiting for both immediate start and July 2023. The programme gives successful applicants a rounded experience and exposure to the many different finance functions within our Head Office based in Cumbernauld.
During the programme you will be exposed to all elements of accounting including:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
- Calculating accruals and prepayments
- Preparing balance sheet schedules
- Expense analysis
- Variance analysis
- Various ad hoc projects
The programme also consists of formal ACCA professional accountancy training courses.
Optical Express will provide full study support, in partnership with Kaplan and BPP, to allow you to gain the ACCA professional accountancy qualification over the 3 year term.
We would like to hear from you if you are about to graduate with an Honours degree in Accountancy or have already graduated, and have a desire to gain a professional qualification in a dynamic, entrepreneurial business. This role is also open to non accountancy graduates.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- Career progression
- Modern working environment with superb technology support
- Free or discounted optical products/procedures
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
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 30 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As Europe’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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