Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland
Contract:
Salary: Not specified
Work type: Not specified
Posted: 2 days ago
Deadline: Open
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You'll rotate through different finance functions, preparing management accounts, analysing financial data, reconciling balance sheets, and supporting month-end and statutory reporting. The programme provides structured on-the-job training alongside fully funded ACCA studies to build a strong foundation in professional accounting.
What is the Graduate Accountant Training Programme?
We invite applications to join our 3 year Graduate Accountant Training Programme for intakes in August 2026. 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.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary
Part of a team of like-minded people
Develop your technical skills and ability to shape your career progression
Modern working environment with superb technology support
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
Pension scheme
Onsite parking
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 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.
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Industry: Medical
We’re a leader in eye care, particularly in lens and laser eye surgery. In fact, we’re Europe’s No.1 laser eye surgery provider, with locations in 7 countries including Germany and Croatia. We’re the UK’s leading complete eye care provider too. Our 128 stores and clinics offer exceptional service and outstanding visual solutions, from designer glasses to high-quality contact lenses and from lens, cataract and laser eye surgery to LipiFlow dry eye treatment. We also understand that the people at the heart of our business make us what we are. Our culture is incredibly important. The values we work towards are Patient & Customer Focus One Team Delivering Results Trusted Excellence Across all areas of Optical Express we’re committed to helping our employees learn and develop to deliver service excellence. In the last few years we’ve made additional investment into transformational change. It’s had a hugely positive impact, on our patients’ experience and on our colleagues in their day-to-day roles. For optometrists, it’s an exciting time to be at Optical Express. No matter what stage of the career ladder you’re on, there’s no better place in which to develop clinically. We believe that our CET-approved professional development courses and clinical support systems are second to none. Our partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University offers our optometrists the opportunity to qualify as Independent Prescribers, fully funded by us. We also invest in continued training for team members across Optical Express, with a number of colleagues currently working towards qualifications in Marketing, Learning & Development and Personnel Practice. We believe that Optical Express has a responsibility to give back, and we want to make a difference on a worldwide scale, too. We continue to partner with international charity Sightsavers, working to eliminate avoidable blindness in developing countries, and support charities at home including The STV Appeal and Cash for Kids.
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