Finance Administrator (TB Team) in Carmarthen

Ready to use your financial and administrative skills to support a nationally important animal health programme?

Do you love working as part of a team, bringing an enthusiastic approach every day?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity within the TB Finance Team in the Customer Service Centre Directorate of the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The team provides administrative and transactional finance support for APHA's bovine TB eradication programme, ensuring that compensation payments, invoices and related financial activities are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

The postholder will provide administrative and transactional finance support across APHA's TB eradication activities, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, customer enquiries are resolved effectively and financial records are maintained to a high standard.

The Successful Candidate Will Play a Key Role In Supporting The Delivery Of APHA's TB Eradication Programme And Will Be Responsible For The Following Activities:

• To provide administrative and transactional finance support for all aspects of APHA's TB eradication activity.
• The postholder will undertake a range of financial processing activities, including TB compensation payments, invoice verification and payment, income handling, record management and customer support.
• They will contribute to the efficient delivery of services by maintaining accurate financial data, following established procedures and supporting colleagues in resolving financial queries.
• The role requires close collaboration with internal teams, suppliers and delivery partners to ensure financial transactions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• The postholder will also support continuous improvement activities and adapt to changing business priorities where required.
• Process TB compensation payments, including supplier set-up, validation of valuation documentation and payment processing.
• Verify and process haulage, slaughter and valuer invoices, completing required quality assurance checks before payment.
• Maintain accurate financial records across SOP, SharePoint Online (SPOL), spreadsheets and other business systems in line with data handling requirements.
• Respond to finance-related enquiries from customers, suppliers and colleagues, providing guidance on established procedures.
• Monitor and review invoices on hold, duplicate payments and potential overpayments, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Support month-end and year-end financial activities by providing information and reports to colleagues.
• Identify and report suspected fraud, error or irregularities in line with Defra and APHA procedures.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of changes to working practices.
• Liaise with suppliers, delivery partners and internal stakeholders to resolve financial queries and maintain effective working relationships.
• Support business continuity activities and undertake emergency purchasing responsibilities when required.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting changing business priorities and undertaking additional duties appropriate to the grade

This is a part-time, 18.5 hours per week post. The successful post holder will be required to work Fridays (minimum 6 hours) due to scarcity of resources on this day, the remaining hours can be spread over any 2 days.

Person specification

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Can Demonstrate:

• Excellent IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and SharePoint
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience of relationship building and collaborative working

Why work for APHA?

Alongside your salary of £27,001 (pro rata), Animal and Plant Health Agency contributes £7,822 (pro rata) towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

At APHA, we are committed to supporting you to develop your skills, knowledge, and professional capability throughout your career.

From day one, you will be welcomed through a structured induction programme, helping you understand the Civil Service, our work, and how we operate. You’ll work closely with your line manager to set clear priorities and develop a performance, learning, and development plan tailored to your role.

Alongside formal training, you will have opportunities to apply and develop your knowledge in a practical environment, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

Inclusion, support, and the wellbeing of our people are central to what we do, ensuring everyone at APHA can thrive both professionally and personally.

Other Key Benefits Include

• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30
• An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities tailored to your role
• Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts from retailers such as high street coffee shops, cinemas, supermarkets, high street retailers and many, many more
• Staff bonuses and recognition including appreciate vouchers of up to £200 and larger in year awards of up to £1000
• Salary sacrifice benefit options and an employee discount scheme such as bike to work, Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme, every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to a maximum of £2,000 a year for each child
• Discounted gym membership with Fitness First or Pure Gym
• Special Leave with pay, per year, for volunteering
• Making it work for you - With so many flexible working options, most people can find a work schedule to suit their circumstances

Closing Date - 11.55pm on Monday 16th November 2026