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:

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 Confident using Microsoft Excel

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