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:

We are looking for an Assistant Capital Accountant to join our dynamic and fast-paced Finance team based in Northampton. This role plays a key part in supporting the processing and accounting of property acquisitions, working closely with our Capital Accountant. The team focuses on transactional finance areas and collaborates across departments to ensure accurate and timely financial operations and you will gain exposure to a wide range of financial activities and work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.



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.



Duties include:


Supporting the preparation and processing of acquisition payments, ensuring all checks are completed before authorisation Coordinating with project managers to prioritise acquisition payments and manage weekly payment schedules Tracking payments using contract sum analysis (CSA) schedules Posting and reconciling acquisition-related invoices, including legal fees Preparing accounting entries for housing fixed assets Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including solicitor bank accounts Assisting with SDLT and CIS returns and related reconciliations Preparing invoices for defect recharges and maintaining aged debtor analysis Producing monthly reports and supporting ad hoc accounting tasks as needed

About you

Either currently studying or demonstrating a strong interest in pursuing ACCA or CIMA qualifications Previous accounts experience Detail-oriented and proactive, with a professional approach Strong numerical and communication skills Collaborative and able to build effective working relationships Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.); experience with QL is a plus Organised and motivated to improve processes and practices

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