Assistant Accountant

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. 

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 a Graduate / Assistant Accountant to join our Northgate Finance team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant you will provide accurate and timely financial information to support our business across Australia & New Zealand. 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.

Your responsibilities will include –

• End of month preparation including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Preparation of bank reconciliations for high volume trading accounts.

• Maintaining accuracy of the general ledger.

• Providing variance analysis and other supplementary reporting to management and as required for US reporting purposes.

• Assisting with budget preparation and forecasting.

• Assisting with compliance with Internal Controls.

• Assisting with various projects and business improvement initiatives.

• Assisting with auditor queries as required.

About You

Ideally you will display –

• Previous accounting experience of approximately 1-2 years.

• Minimum requirement – studying towards Accounting bachelor degree.

• Understanding of AR, AP and GL modules within a commercial environment.

• Medium to high level knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Well developed interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt your communication to suit different internal stakeholders.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise your work in an agile way.

• A positive, proactive attitude with a focus on seeking out continuous improvement opportunities.

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

• Financial discounts on everyday shopping & access to amazing health & wellbeing resources through our Perkbox/Boost apps

• Additional leave benefits – annual birthday leave, paid parental leave, & the option to purchase additional leave

• Flexibility through our hybrid Work From Home 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 as well as access to LinkedIn Learning

• 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.