Accountant / Senior Accounting Specialist

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Accountant / Senior Accounting Specialist

Noviko (A Covetrus Company)

Join a finance team that's helping shape the future of animal health

At Noviko, part of the global Covetrus family, we're passionate about supporting veterinarians, animal health professionals and pet owners through innovative products and services. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced accounting professional to join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance and continuous process improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, international environment and wants to contribute to a modern, digitally focused finance function.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the Accounting Manager and wider Finance team, you'll support the delivery of accurate and timely accounting operations across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting day-to-day accounting activities and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions
• Collaborating closely with Accounting and Controlling colleagues to maintain high-quality financial reporting
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes
• Communicating with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting-related matters
• Liaising with auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities as required
• Working cross-functionally with colleagues across the business
• Identifying opportunities to improve, automate and digitalise accounting processes

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a proactive and improvement-focused mindset.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accounting principles and VAT requirements
• Knowledge of relevant accounting and tax regulations
• German language skills at a communicative level (minimum B2)
• English language skills sufficient for day-to-day business communication, particularly written communication
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, especially during busy reporting periods
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
• Experience working with ERP systems or the ability to learn new accounting systems quickly
• A genuine interest in improving processes through automation and digitalisation
• It would be great if you also have
• Experience working within an international organisation
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Exposure to financial reporting and/or controlling activities
• An interest in the animal health sector and a passion for working in a business connected to animals

Why join Noviko?

At Noviko, you'll become part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued and your expertise makes a real difference. As part of Covetrus, you'll benefit from the stability and opportunities of a global organisation while enjoying the collaborative culture of a local business.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Work in an international environment
Contribute to meaningful process improvements and digital transformation initiatives
Develop your technical and professional skills
Be part of a company dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of animals

If you're looking for a role where you can combine solid accounting expertise with process improvement, collaboration and continuous development, we'd love to hear from you.