Accounts Payable Specialist – Hybrid Role

Sage Homes; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves managing accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting month-end reconciliation activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and excellent benefits including a study support package and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

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.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Accounting Principles

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading housing provider in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves managing accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting month-end reconciliation activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and excellent benefits including a study support package and an annual bonus scheme.