Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Awareness of NHS finance regime
- Knowledge
Awareness of current NHS issues and challenges
- Skills/Experience
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.
- Skills/Experience
Advanced skills in Excel
- Skills/Experience
Good oral and written communication skills.
- Skills/Experience
Good time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
- Skills/Experience
Ability to work under pressure
- Personal Qualities
Shares the Trust’s Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
- Personal Qualities
High degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Personal Qualities
Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to the achievement of team objectives
- Additional Qualities
Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc
- Education/Qualifications
Level 6 GCSE or equivalent in Maths and Level 4 GCSE or equivalent in English
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS costing principles, Patient-Level Information Costing system (PLICS) and Service Line costing.
- Skills/Experience
Experience of Microsoft PowerBi
- Skills/Experience
Able to use SQL and or VBA
- Additional Qualities
Current UK driving licence
- Education/Qualifications
Engaged in study for AAT level 4 or CCAB or equivalent professional body, or equivalent knowledge gained through extensive experience in a similar role
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Trust's Commercial, Planning and Costing team for for a Costing Accountant .
The Costing Accountant will assist with the provision of financial advice, information, costings and provide support to commercial opportunities, including responding to tenders for services and acquisitions.
The post holder will have good IT skills and be proficient in the use of Excel. You should have a knowledge of costing principles and have experience of working in a finance environment. Whilst NHS finance experience is not necessary, you should have a knowledge of the NHS finance regime and awareness of current NHS issues.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop new skills and broaden your finance knowledge and experience within a small and supportive team
An attractive financial training and study package will be offered to outstanding candidates considering studying for a CCAB or CIMA qualification.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for you to join a professional finance team and develop your career within NHS Finance. You will be required to travel to meet with Budget Holders as part of the provision of financial services
****We reserve the right to close this advert early if the number of responses exceeds an appropriate level
Main duties of the job
Assist with the costing of services, including ,Patient -Level Information and Costing Systems (PLICS) and Service Line Costing.
This post is part of a team providing costing and financial information for internal and external purposes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Assist with financial support for new business opportunities/ bids.
- Support the production of the costing submissions, for internal and external use, including but not limited to the National Cost Collection.
- Assist in modelling activity and workforce plans to enable costing and understanding of risks.
- Support the development of costs, budgets and prices for both the short and long term across the Trust.
- Assist the development of Mental Health contract currencies through provision of patient level and service line costs.
Support the maintenance and development of the Trust’s Costing System
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This advert is for Costing Accountant with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Grays, England. It is listed as a Accountant role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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