Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.
Due to a finance transformation project, we are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Northgate team on a 6-month contract basis. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be joining a large, head office finance team and be part of a global organisation that makes a positive impact to our vet customers and pet owners.
Your responsibilities will include –
- High volume data entry of both stock and services invoices.
- Data entry of credit adjustment notes based on Requests For Credits (RFC’s).
- Preparation of payments via EFT as per scheduled payment runs.
- Reconciliation of supplier statements and actioning follow up of unreconciled invoices/credits.
- Actioning queries from external suppliers and internal stakeholders in a prompt and friendly manner.
- Contributing to key process improvement projects as required.
- Ensuring Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
compliance is achieved and contributing to regular auditing processes.
About You
Ideally you will display –
- Minimum two years’ experience in a high volume Accounts Payable role.
- Demonstrated experience within a large environment with exposure across services and/or stock invoice processing.
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills when dealing with queries from external suppliers and/or internal stakeholders.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reliability and flexibility to work within a changing and fast paced environment.
- A friendly and collaborative demeanour to work within a cohesive finance team.
Why Join Us?
These include –
- Generous discounts on our range of animal health food & enrichment products.
- Access to Perkbox/Boost apps for discounts on everyday shopping & amazing health & wellbeing resources.
- Additional leave benefits – annual birthday leave, paid parental leave, & the option to purchase additional leave.
- Versatile hybrid Work from Home options & dog-friendly offices (for select roles and locations).
- Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Reward & recognition through our quarterly Values Awards and our Service Anniversary Awards.
- Professional development through our Leadership Development & Emerging Leadership courses.