Costing Accountant

• 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.

• 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.)

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

Essential

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

Desirable

• Current UK driving licence

Essential

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

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Essential

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft PowerBi
• Able to use SQL and or VBA

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