Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued.
We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Assistant Costing and Income Accountant
The primary responsibility for the Assistant Costing and Income Accountant is to support the development of Service-line Reporting (SLR) and Patient-level Information and Costing System (PLICS). Support the completion of the annual National Costs Collection submission for the Trust. Provide support to Head of Income on income analysis, invoicing and queries including journal input and period end queries.
Main duties of the job
Costing
- Support on the development of the Patient-level Information and Costing System (PLICS) with the following aims :
1. An understanding of patient-level costs at all levels of the organisation in order to drive improvements in efficiency and quality in service delivery, and
2. The development of prices for NHS work not covered by the National Tariff Payment System (NTPS) and for non-NHS work. - Support on the improvement of the PLICS and SLR dashboards, through discussion with clinical, nursing and operational leads.
- Support in producing SLR/PLICS for Community Services and model impact upon profitability of community tariffs and associated income tariffs where applicable.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.
CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support in producing SLR/PLICS for Community Services and model impact upon profitability of community tariffs and associated income tariffs where applicable. Please see JD attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- AAT, degree level or equivalent, NVQ
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years' experience of Accounts Payable
Desirable criteria
- presenting management information, handling non complex conversations, analysing complex problems, reconciliation
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- IT skills with ability to use full range of relevant financial software
Desirable criteria
- VAT knowledge, analytical and judgemental sills
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
Documents to download
- JD ( PDF , 440.4 KB )
- CHS DBS Policy Statement ( PDF , 53.0 KB )
- Map of Croydon University Hospital ( PDF , 95.6 KB )
- CHS Accomodation ( PDF , 676.5 KB )
- Croydon Trust Values ( PDF , 324.9 KB )
- AI toolkit for candidates ( PDF , 1.9 MB )
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Assistant Costing and Income Accountant employer: Health Jobs UK
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to public health while working alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. With a strong focus on governance and strategic leadership, employees benefit from continuous professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. The Trust's commitment to transparency and accountability ensures that every voice is valued, fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
