Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Trust's Commercial, Planning and Costing team for for a Costing Accountant . This is a full time Band 4 post based at Thurrock Community Hospital in Grays.
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.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent training opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer(Day One Flexible Employer: The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.)

Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum + 5% High Cost Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9390
Job locations
Thameside House,
Long Lane, Thurrock,
Grays
RM16 2PX
Job description
Job 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 Trusts Costing System Job description
Job 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 Trusts Costing System
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Level 6 GCSE or equivalent in Maths and Level 4 GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

• Engaged in study for AAT level 4 or CCAB or equivalent professional body, or equivalent knowledge gained through extensive experience in a similar role

Additional Qualities
Essential

• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc

Desirable

• Current UK driving licence

Personal Qualities
Essential

• oShares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour

Knowledge
Essential

• oAwareness of NHS finance regime
• oAwareness of current NHS issues and challenges

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS costing principles, Patient-Level Information Costing system (PLICS) and Service Line costing.

Skills/Experience
Essential

• oProficient in use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.
• oAdvanced skills in Excel
• oGood oral and written communication skills.
• oGood time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• oAbility to work under pressure

Desirable

• oExperience of Microsoft PowerBi
• oAble to use SQL and or VBA

Personal Qualities
Essential

• High degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to the achievement of team objectives

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Level 6 GCSE or equivalent in Maths and Level 4 GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

• Engaged in study for AAT level 4 or CCAB or equivalent professional body, or equivalent knowledge gained through extensive experience in a similar role

Additional Qualities
Essential

• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc

Desirable

• Current UK driving licence

Personal Qualities
Essential

• oShares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour

Knowledge
Essential

• oAwareness of NHS finance regime
• oAwareness of current NHS issues and challenges

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS costing principles, Patient-Level Information Costing system (PLICS) and Service Line costing.

Skills/Experience
Essential

• oProficient in use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.
• oAdvanced skills in Excel
• oGood oral and written communication skills.
• oGood time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• oAbility to work under pressure

Desirable

• oExperience of Microsoft PowerBi
• oAble to use SQL and or VBA

Personal Qualities
Essential

• High degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to the achievement of team objectives

Skills Required