Business Support Assistant

Full time | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 24/02/2026

City Llanelli

Province Carmarthenshire (Sir Gaerfyrddin GB-GFY)

Postal Code SA15

Job Purpose

To provide an efficient and effective range of business support services to ensure that the Department’s aims and objectives are fully met, in compliance with the Authority’s financial regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and business support to the Department.
• Assist in the preparation, processing, and monitoring of financial documentation in line with the Authority’s financial regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems (electronic and manual).
• Support budget monitoring activities, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and tracking expenditure.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions as required.
• Respond to internal and external enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Support procurement processes in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems.
• Provide general office support including correspondence, document preparation, and diary management where required.

• Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.
• Good understanding of financial procedures and budget monitoring.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working within a public sector or local authority environment.
• Knowledge of financial management systems.