Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Accounts Assistant - Income

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

The role of the Accounts Assistant Income forms a key part of the Income Team within the Finance Directorate. Reporting directly to the Income Accountant, the post-holder will support the management of the Service Level Agreements with ICB's and NHS England, and will also be responsible for the management of invoicing devolved authorities for patient care.

By necessity, the post holder will need to cross departmental boundaries, implement processes, and convey their technical knowledge to deliver their set objectives.

The post holder will work with all key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure that information required in response to challenge queries is provided in a timely manner and is accurate and complete.

So if this sounds like the right role for you apply today.

Main duties of the job

If successful some of your duties will be:

Preparing, calculating, planning and monitoring complex information (using Excel spreadsheets and other Microsoft programs), ensuring the accurate input of data and coding of transactions.

Planning, overseeing and coordinating the production of complex monthly financial reports to an agreed timetable.

Providing complex financial information and analysis, producing reports and ensuring that all systems and processes are up to date and accurate in order to assist with the various year-end and month end accounting activities.

Attend meetings in support of the Income team as required.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0548

Job locations

Southend

Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information of this interesting role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information of this interesting role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education i.e. GSCE Maths and English Grade C+
  • AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

  • AAT Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable Finance Experience with detailed knowledge of reconciliations, double entry booking keeping, financial systems including budgeting processes etc.

Desirable

  • NHS Finance Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education i.e. GSCE Maths and English Grade C+
  • AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

  • AAT Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable Finance Experience with detailed knowledge of reconciliations, double entry booking keeping, financial systems including budgeting processes etc.

Desirable

  • NHS Finance Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Finance Income Manager

Boladale Adams

boladale.adams1@nhs.net

01702504437

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0548

Job locations

Southend

Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE


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