Accounts Payable Assistant

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

• Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
• Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
• Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
• 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
• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)