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 seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Northgate team on a 6-Month contract basis. Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, you will be a high energy, customer service focused individual who will work as part of a close-knit team responsible for the end to end receivables for our business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, head office finance team and be part of a global, US headquartered organisation that makes a positive impact to our vet customers and pet owners.
Your responsibilities will include –
- Managing active debtors through the provision of timely collection calls and follow up.
- Daily cash receipting.
- Managing ad-hoc payments and setting up recurring payments.
- Responding to customer queries relating to payments, statements, invoices etc.
- Administration including filing, managing the email inbox, and answering internal/external queries.
- Reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Sending invoice copies to customers, including monthly account statements.
About You
Ideally you will display –
- Minimum two years experience in a full function Accounts Receivable / Credit role within a large, complex environment.
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills when dealing with complex customer queries and situations.
- Experience using a variety of systems as well as intermediate skills in MS Excel.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reliability and flexibility to meet month end deadlines and to work within a changing and fast paced environment.
- A friendly and collaborative demeanour to work within a cohesive finance team.
- Excellent time management and problem solving skills.
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 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.
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.
