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Costing Accountant
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Home Office register entry: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Wickford
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Closest occupation match: SOC 2421, Chartered and certified accountants. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £49,200 a year.
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Role description
Job summary
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.
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
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-B-404
Job locations
Thameside House,
Long Lane, Thurrock,
Grays
RM16 2PX
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 28 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.