Accounts Assistant (maternity Cover), PaveAways, Knockin

MID WALES MANUFACTURING GROUP; Knockin; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday (pro rata)

Paycare Health Scheme Level 2

Job summary

Pave Aways in Knockin near Oswestry is seeking an Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover – 6–9 months) to support the day‑to‑day purchase ledger operations, including processing supplier invoices and ensuring timely payments. The role is 3 days a week, 9am–3pm, with start date on 4th September 2026.

The role requires accuracy, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with the finance team and wider business to maintain records in line with procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience with supplier invoices and purchase ledger processes.
• Proficient in Sage 50 Accounts and MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Posting and generating payments to suppliers
• Reconciling statements against supplier invoices posted onto Sage – requesting any missing invoices
• Dealing with any query invoices
• Sending invoices to relevant Site Managers and Buyers for approval
• Preparing and processing the weekly supplier payment run
• Setting up new suppliers on Sage
• Completing credit application forms
• Remittances
• Matching delivery tickets to invoices
• Monitoring Accounts emails and actioning as required

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term)

Expected duration: 6–9 months

Location: Knockin, near Oswestry

Working Hours: 3 days a week (days to be agreed), 9am–3pm

Start Date: Tuesday 4th September 2026

About Pave Aways

Pave Aways is an award-winning building contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across Shropshire, Mid Wales, Cheshire, and the West Midlands. With more than 50 years of experience, the company combines technical expertise with a collaborative approach to deliver projects that create lasting value for clients and the communities it serves.

Its success is built on its people. Pave Aways is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can develop, contribute and feel valued, reflected in its Investors in People Gold accreditation and its King's Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity. These recognitions celebrate investment in training, apprenticeships, career development and employee wellbeing, creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow, develop new skills and achieve their potential.

Job Overview

In this role the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function, ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time, and records are maintained in line with company procedures. This role requires a high level of accuracy, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while working collaboratively with the finance team and wider business.

Responsibilities

• Posting and generating payments to suppliers
• Reconciling statements against supplier invoices posted onto Sage – requesting any missing invoices
• Dealing with any query invoices
• Sending invoices to relevant Site Managers and Buyers for approval
• Preparing and processing the weekly supplier payment run
• Setting up new suppliers on Sage
• Completing credit application forms
• Remittances
• Matching delivery tickets to invoices
• Monitoring Accounts emails and actioning as required

Requirements

As an Accounts Assistant the successful candidate will be expected to have:

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Sage 50 Accounts
• Experience of Microsoft Office

Pay And Benefits

• Hourly rate is dependent on experience
• 21 days holiday (pro rata)
• Paycare Health Scheme Level 2 to include an Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment

Pave Aways embraces difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and is striving to become a more diverse organisation. The company welcomes applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities.

If any adjustments to the recruitment process are required to enable candidates to perform to the best of their ability, Pave Aways encourages applicants to let the team know. The company participates in the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to offering interviews to any candidate with a disability who meets the criteria for the role.

Pave Aways proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourages applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the Armed Forces community.