Junior Accounts Payable Officer at Covetrus in Brisbane, Queensland (AU)

Job description

• We are currently seeking an up-and-coming finance star to join our Northgate team on a 6-Month contract basis as Junior Accounts Payable Officer. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and assisting with the management of our shared Accounts Payable email inboxes, responding to and actioning a high volume of enquiries and requests.
• Supporting the Accounts Payable team by reviewing, tracking, and following up invoice approvals to ensure invoices are processed within required timeframes.
• Assisting with the accurate processing, reconciliation, and maintenance of Accounts Payable records and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and hard copy filing systems, including scanning, filing, and archiving approved supplier master file documentation.
• High volume data entry of both stock and operational invoices.
• Contributing to key process improvement projects as required.

Requirements

• Ideally you will display –
• Previous experience in a finance related role with some exposure to Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable processes.
• Previous experience using a and ERP or Accounting system with well developed skills in MS Excel.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills when dealing with queries from external suppliers and/or internal stakeholders.
• 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.

Skills

Required

• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Reliability and flexibility
• Friendly and collaborative demeanour
• ERP or Accounting system
• MS Excel

Benefits

• 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 are eligible to access a suite of fantastic benefits, to help them look after themselves, their family and their beloved pets. 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.
• Flexible hybrid work options & dog-friendly offices (select roles and locations).
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward & recognition through our bi-annual Values Awards and our Service Anniversary Awards.
• Professional development through our Leadership Development & Emerging Leadership courses.
• Access to annual flu vaccinations.
• Annual volunteer days.