Assistant Cost and Management Accountant
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW1 2PG
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
The Joint Research Office (JRO) is responsible for managing a large, internationally recognised portfolio of research activity. An exciting opportunit...
- We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and reliable individual with experience of working within a Finance department. You will be:o Technically competento Have great attention to detail abilitieso Excellent communication skillso Experience in Accounting packages - Oracleo Microsoft skills such as - Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPointo Ability to work in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders including clinicians.
- First degree or studying towards CCAB/CIMA/ ACCA professional Accountancy qualification.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Studying towards a CCAB/CIMA Professional Accountancy qualification or qualified by experience.
- Knowledge of financial process & Practices gained through practical experience
- Computer literacy in packages such as Excel and Word. Expected to design and create reports using spreadsheets and databases.
- Possess numeracy & literacy skills - up to 'A level or equivalent.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communication & Customer Care
- Possess good inter-personal and negotiating skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff across the Trust, including Consultants, and non-financial managers
Personal & people development
Essential
- Ability to prioritise objectives & targets.
- Plan & manage activities to achieve deadlines.
- Quality and service improvement
- Computer literate with excellent spread sheet skills.
- Willingness to work flexibly Good report writing and presentation skills
- Demonstrate evidence of influencing & persuasion. Information collection and analysis
- Proactive approach to problem solving, anticipating issues before they arise, & developing solutions.
- Ability to analyse financial & clinical study data & draw appropriate conclusions.
- Ability to undertake & produce complex financial calculations & schedules.
- Services and Project Management
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working on specific projects
- Ability to provide budget holder training.
Communication
Essential
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively across all staff groups.
- Be able to build effective working relationships
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion:
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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