Accounts Payable Assistant

Sage Homes; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, plus an additional day for every year's service

Annual discretionary bonus

Health cash plan

Study support package

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading property management company in Northampton is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant. In this role, you will process invoices and support finance activities while ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates have experience in accounts payable and strong Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary up to £34,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable or finance role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices accurately.
• Prepare and execute payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date accounts payable records.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Liaise with internal teams and external vendors.
• Monitor accounts payable aging for timely payments.

Skills

Experience in high-volume accounts payable or finance role

Solid understanding of accounting principles

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Highly organised with attention to detail

Proactive problem-solver

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Role

Accounts Payable Assistant — Sage Homes

Location: Northampton (Hybrid Contract - 3 days per week office based)

Salary: Up to £34,000 - Depending on experience

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Join our vibrant finance team and contribute to the smooth running of our accounts payable operations. We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support a range of finance activities—from invoice processing to month-end reconciliations—while ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.

The role is based in our Northampton office with the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week, if required.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices accurately, following established approval workflows.
• Prepare and execute payment runs, including electronic transfers and cheque payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records and ledgers.
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to resolve queries and improve processes.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure timely payments.

Assist with audit preparations by providing relevant documentation and explanations.

About you

• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable or finance role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Culture and benefits

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish. To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year\'s service (up to five years)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions.
• Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development.
• Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments.
• Wellbeing support through MyndUp.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing