Accounts Payable Assistant Accountant (0820)

Sage Housing; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider based in Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to ensure smooth accounts payable operations. You will handle invoice processing and support month-end reconciliations while providing compliance with financial regulations. The role offers flexibility with remote work options and numerous benefits including a health cash plan and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional service days

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Study support package

Workplace Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing support

Two days' paid volunteering leave

Charity fundraising support

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable or finance role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

About Sage Homes

Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.

Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England, and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.

We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.

About the role

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.
• AAT qualification (or equivalent) preferred—study support available.

We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.

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 scheme
• 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 ambitions
• Workplace Pension — matching personal contributions up to 5%
• Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
• Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
• Wellbeing support through MyndUp
• Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
• Charity fundraising support, with match‑funding up to £1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well‑being, professional growth, and work‑life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.