Assistant Management Accountant

Sage Homes; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, plus additional days for service

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Study support package

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing support through MyndUp

Two days paid volunteering leave

Charity fundraising support

Job summary

A housing development company in Northampton seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to ensure accurate financial data management. This full-time role involves preparing journals, maintaining reconciliations, and supporting month-end processes. The ideal candidate should be studying ACCA, CIMA, or ACA and possess strong attention to detail and communication skills. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits, contributing to a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• Studying or part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA with intention to qualify.
• Experience in high-volume transaction processing.
• Understanding of accruals and prepayments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger journals for prepayments and accruals.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile high volumes of bank transactions weekly.
• Support the month-end close process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Strong communication skills

Experience in high-volume transaction processing

Education

Currently studying or part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA

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 brought us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.

About the role

Are you looking to grow your career in finance within a dynamic and supportive team? We are looking for two Assistant Management Accountants to join our Management Accounts team. These roles play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting strong financial control across the business.

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will contribute to the timely production of multi‑entity management accounts and monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including high‑volume bank reconciliations. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, including Financial Control and FP&A, to ensure accurate reporting and insightful analysis.

This role is based in our Northampton office with hybrid working arrangements of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, if required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger journals for prepayments and accruals
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile high volumes of bank transactions weekly, coordinating with the Financial Control team
• Support the month‑end close process, including variance analysis and adjustments
• Assist in producing commentary on monthly actuals vs budget/forecast
• Collaborate with FP&A to resolve month‑end queries
• Contribute to year‑end statutory accounts and audit processes
• Review and process employee and corporate credit card expenses
• Prepare and format ad‑hoc reports and analysis as required

About you

• Currently studying or part‑qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with a clear intention to fully qualify
• Experience in high‑volume transaction processing
• Familiarity with month‑end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Understanding of accruals and prepayments
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and diligent
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Property sector experience is a plus

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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Real Estate and Accounting