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 a Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. This role is central to our monthly close process and works closely with operational stakeholders to ensure financial results reflect real business activity.



Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will support the development of a team of Assistant Management Accountants and contribute to the production of monthly management accounts. You will be involved in everything from journal posting and reconciliations to variance analysis and reporting, helping to drive consistency and clarity across our financial processes.



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

Support the Group Finance Manager in leading and developing a team of three part-qualified Assistant Management Accountants Assist in coordinating the month-end close process and presenting draft results to senior finance leaders Process monthly accruals and prepayments across various cost areas Post and review general ledger journals, including prepayments and accruals Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items Help manage the month-end timetable and identify opportunities to improve efficiency Conduct analytical reviews of monthly results and provide variance commentary Collaborate with FP&A to resolve queries and produce the management accounts pack Support the year-end statutory accounts and audit process Guide the team in completing tasks such as cashbook reconciliations, staff expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations Prepare and format ad hoc reports and analysis as needed Contribute to other finance-related projects and initiatives

About you

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA preferred), or qualified by relevant experience Experienced in month-end close processes and preparation of accruals/prepayments Strong communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly Experience in the property sector and/or PE-backed businesses is an advantage Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Aareon QL is beneficial

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