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Job overview

As part of a recent restructure of the Trust's Finance Department, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Assistant Business Support and Costing Accountant.

This role will support the Head of Costing in the production of data for in the production of Patient Level Information and Costing System (PLICS) and Service Line Reporting (SLR), both of which will allow the successful candidate to develop a good understanding of the operations of the whole Trust.  They will also support the Trusts Business Support Accountants, allowing them to develop a sound knowledge of the Trusts Financial Reporting processes.

The successful candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification at diploma level such as AAT qualified or CCAB/CIMA part qualified and show evidence of Continuous Professional Development. Further study would be supported if this was something the candidate wished to pursue and can be discussed at interview.

The Finance Department maintain an office base in Sleaford, but predominantly work from home. Hot desking is available across the county, so hybrid working options can be discussed with the successful candidate. Regular attendance for initial training and at face-to-face meetings with the department and wider Trust will be required so the ability to travel is essential.

Our Standard working week is 37.5 hours, which are managed according to the Trusts Flexible working procedures.

Main duties of the job

To support the Head of Costing in the production of Patient Level Information and Costing System (PLICS) and Service Line Reporting (SLR) information, ensuring that the Trust’s mandatory national returns are submitted accurately in accordance with national guidance and timescales, and work with clinical/service managers to develop and agree cost apportionment methods to be used.

To support Business Support Accountants in providing service managers with financial management support.

Full duties are outlined within the detailed job description for the post.

Working for our organisation

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of ‘outstanding’ for well-led and ‘good’ overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We’re really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family,  Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.