Cost Accountant | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	24 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£27,485 - £37,796 per annum pro rata plus HCAS
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	24 December 2025
Location:	Rainham, RM13 8GQ
Company:	North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7617757/395-CC375-25

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Band 4/5 Cost Accountant. We are open to offering this as a Band 4 developmental opportunity.

We are advertising for one full-time post to work in the finance team, based at our office in Rainham.

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 is an advantage, although not essential, as appropriate training will be available. Previous finance experience in Business partnering is also an advantage, as you are required to have a full understanding of finance principles.

The role available is hybrid and will cover the borough within NELFT, requiring travel from time to time.

· Support development of Patient Level Costing by ensuring that all necessary data is captured and that the information is presented in an appropriate format for a broad range of staff.

To be an exemplar of the Trusts costing system; to model, develop and ensure the Trust is always working with the latest version.

Our Values 2025 - 2030



Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have coproduced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.



They are:



We are kind.

We are respectful.

We work together with our communities.



These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.





Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will includemandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).



High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 per annum (pro rata for part time).

The main responsibilities of the post:
• To support and develop the National Cost & PLICs collection both internally and externally.
• To continually develop systems and procedures to improve accuracy and reliability of outputs.
• To 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



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.



Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

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


This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025