Cost Accountant

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in NHS finance? NHS Dumfries & Galloway is recruiting a PLICS Cost Accountant, an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team committed to delivering high‑quality financial services across the region.

This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for finance, strong analytical skills, and a desire to contribute to the effective financial management of NHS services.

• HND, AAT Technician level, or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years’ relevant accounting experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Experience using NHS finance systems (e.g., CEDAR, Business Objects)
• Understanding of NHS finance structures and reporting hierarchies

NHS Dumfries & Galloway offers a collaborative working environment where finance professionals are valued and supported. You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in enabling high‑quality patient care through sound financial management.

We are committed to developing our staff and offer opportunities for training, progression, and involvement in meaningful projects across the organisation.

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.