At a Glance
- Tasks: Process supplier invoices and support payment services for the whole Authority.
- Company: Carmarthenshire County Council, committed to diversity and community representation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and career progression.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in a busy finance environment.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and basic conversational Welsh required.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 26500 £ per year.
We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
About the vacancy:
- Vacancy ID: 3274
- Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Contract type: Permanent Part Time
- Location: Carmarthen
- Grade: Grade D
- Hourly Rate: £13.45 (Including Real Living Wage Supplement) - £13.69
- Contract Hours: 14 hours 48 minutes (2 days)
A part time vacancy has arisen in the busy Central Accounts Payable section that provides an invoice payment service for the whole Authority; making payments in excess of £1.7Bn each year. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an eye for detail who is willing to learn and confident working in a busy environment to strict deadlines. You will provide clerical support within the central accounts payable section by processing supplier invoices and uploading payment files. You will be trained in our control procedures and carry out important control checks. You will also deal with supplier and client enquiries and provide advice on payment related matters. Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 05/08/2026, 23:55
The Rewards:
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information:
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
Accounts Payable Assistant in Carmarthen employer: Delta Wellbeing Ltd
Delta Wellbeing Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values enthusiasm and dedication. Located in the vibrant heart of Carmarthen, employees benefit from diverse opportunities for career progression while contributing to vital financial services in the public sector.
