Job overview
The post holder will assist the Income and Contracting Team in the day-to-day management and reporting of Income from patient care activities, plus other operating Income. The post holder will acquire an overall knowledge of NHS finance and a good understanding of Income, in particular the NHS Payment Scheme mechanism and Costing, and assisting with the completion of quarterly Service Line Reporting (SLR).
Main duties of the job
- To ensure that procedure notes are kept up to date and accurately reflect current practice.
- To manage own workload and ensure that work is delivered within the team’s timetabled dates.
- To be a valuable member of the Trust’s Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other employees of the Trust, colleagues from other NHS organisations, and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for the maintenance of Income in the General Ledger, though accruals and adjustments, to ensure that all contractual and non-contract income is accounted for correctly. Using Oracle and Business Intelligence reports, such as transaction reports, to verify that information is being reported correctly.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Identifies and takes responsibility for own personal development and learning through the PDP process.
- Able to develop and use IT appropriately to meet given objectives.
- Presents a positive and professional image of the directorate
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret financial information and queries
- Well organised, able to prioritise own workload and able to be flexible to deliver to tight deadlines
- The ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and switch between task
- The ability to adhere to statutory financial regulations and NHS rules
Desirable
- Ability to report and present financial information to both finance and non-finance individuals (internal and external)
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Level 4 (Technician) or equivalent qualification
- GCSE Maths – Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external to the Directorate/ICB’s
- Strong IT skills, intermediate level experience using Microsoft Office suite and accurate keyboard skills.
- Understanding of accountancy policies, procedures and relevant legislation
- Experience of General Ledgers.
- Experience of working within a Finance department
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Oracle General Ledger system
- Experience using Civica SLAM
- Knowledge of Department of Health invoicing guidance
- Knowledge of NHS Payment by Results guidance
- Knowledge of National Cost Collection (NCC) and Patient level Costing (PLICS)
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This advert is for Assistant Income and Costing Accountant with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helens Hospital. It is listed as a Band 4 Accountant role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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