Cost Accountant | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Rainham; Hybrid; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rainham seeks a dynamic Band 4/5 Cost Accountant. This full-time position involves supporting Patient Level Costing development and improving data accuracy within a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified or working towards it, with strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of finance principles. Occasional travel is required.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Occasional travel allowance

Qualifications

• Ideally AAT qualified or working towards it.
• Experience in finance, particularly in an NHS environment is advantageous.
• Full understanding of finance principles required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Patient Level Costing.
• Ensure data is captured for the costing system.
• Work closely with Business Partners to enhance data.

Skills

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Good Excel skills

Knowledge of finance principles

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Band 4/5 Cost Accountant. This is a full‑time role based at our office in Rainham, with a hybrid work arrangement covering the borough within NELFT and requiring occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Patient Level Costing by ensuring that all necessary data is captured and presented in an appropriate format for a broad range of staff.
• Be an exemplar of the Trust’s costing system; model, develop and ensure the Trust is always working with the latest version.
• Support and develop the National Cost & PLICs collection both internally and externally.
• Continually develop systems and procedures to improve accuracy and reliability of outputs.
• Manage data and information accurately and completely using the latest versions of policies and procedures in manual and electronic systems.
• Continually review the quality of data provided/downloaded from the costing system, working closely with Business Partners and Information staff to constantly improve and enhance the data.

Requirements

You will ideally be AAT qualified or working towards it and have a good working knowledge of IT systems, particularly Excel. Previous finance experience in an NHS environment or in business partnering is an advantage, although not essential, as appropriate training will be available. You are required to have a full understanding of finance principles.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid role covering the borough within NELFT, with occasional travel.

Our Values 2025-2030

We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.

Other Details

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London: 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 to a maximum £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Probationary period applies; internal applicants are exempt unless currently in a probationary or bank role.

Certificates of Sponsorship: We are a registered sponsor but are unable to offer sponsorship for all roles. Check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS is not included.

Use of AI: Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.