The Role

Covetrus is a global animal health technology and services company dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine. With over 5,500 employees across 19 countries, we are committed to supporting passions, fostering opportunities, and establishing progressive practices.

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Northgate team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to join 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. We have a fun, social (and pet-friendly) office and put a focus on recognising our staff. We also offer fantastic employee discounts on our wide range of pet products.

Your responsibilities will include -

• Processing of stock and services invoices/credits ensuring invoices, approvals and payments are processed accurately and within payment terms.
• 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
• Cash flow management
• Assist the Accounts Payable manager with preparation of weekly/EOM/end of quarter reporting package.
• Identify and correct any errors and system issues that arise
• Compliance checking of all payments to ensure internal controls are adhered too.
• Contributing to key process improvement projects as required.
• Ensuring Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance is achieved and contributing to regular auditing processes.
• Ad-Hoc Duties as requested

About You

Ideally you will display -

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a high volume Accounts Payable role.
• Strong accounts payable experience 'end to end' across a high volume, large environment.
• Understanding of Supply Chain - three way match, purchase orders
• Demonstrated experience in a senior capacity where you have Inspired, motivated, and/or mentored other team members.
• 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?

At Covetrus, we're proud of our family friendly culture and respectful workplace. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from like-minded persons from all walks of life.

Covetrus team members participate in a fantastic benefits program, giving them access to huge savings on animal health products (including exclusive food brands, enrichment products and litter), annual volunteer days and free counselling services via our Employee Assistance program.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.