Senior Accounts Payable Officer

AH UK Animal Health (PVT); Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on pet products

Hybrid work options

Dog-friendly offices

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covetrus is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join the Northgate team on a permanent basis. You will report to the AP Manager in a large, head office finance team within a global organisation serving veterinary customers and pet owners.

The role offers a friendly, pet-friendly office with employee discounts on pet products. You will manage payment schedules, supplier forecasting, and high-volume AP tasks, with a focus on accuracy, internal controls, and team collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Minimum three years end-to-end accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment with understanding of supply chain processes (three-way match, PO matching).
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate and mentor other team members in a senior capacity.
• Experience with foreign currency transactions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payment schedules and creditor obligations to support cash flow and accurate supplier forecasting.
• Assist AP Manager with weekly, end-of-month, and end-of-quarter reporting packages.
• Process stock and services invoices/credits ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on unreconciled invoices/credits.
• Manage foreign currency transactions and FX gains/losses with accurate accounting.
• Handle supplier and internal stakeholder queries promptly and professionally.
• Ensure payments comply with internal controls and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Three-way match

Purchase orders

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Role

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

• Support cash flow management by overseeing payment schedules, creditor obligations, and accurate forecasting of upcoming supplier payments.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Manager with preparation of weekly/EOM/end of quarter reporting package.
• 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.
• Manage foreign currency transactions and international supplier payments, ensuring accurate accounting for exchange rate movements and FX gains/losses.
• Actioning queries from external suppliers and internal stakeholders in a prompt and friendly manner.
• Compliance checking of all payments to ensure internal controls are adhered too.
• Contributing to key process improvement projects as required.

About You

• Minimum three years end to end accounts payable experience across a high volume, large environment with an understanding of supply chain - three-way match, purchase orders etc.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior capacity where you have Inspired, motivated, and/or mentored other team members.
• Experience with foreign currency (FX gain/losses) advantage.
• 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?

• 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.