Gazette • Series 2026 Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · London & New York Verified Employers
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Gazette · Ledger · United States · Junior Accountant
Executive Appointment Mandate ID: EX-1008623569252

Junior Accountant

Covetrus · 🇺🇸 Dumfries, Scotland · ✓ Certified Corporate Entity
Compensation Bracket £52,964 - £80,982
Tenure & Discipline Executive Full-Time
Jurisdiction United States
Statutory Visa Pathway US Immigrant / H-1B
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Executive Mandate Specification

General Summary
This role comprises the processing and preparation of accounting data to meet financial management and reporting objectives. The position holder will be part of an experienced team in Dumfries providing financial and management reporting, SOX compliance and business decision support for the UK businesses.
It’s an excellent role for a developing accountant to learn from those more experienced and build experience and expertise. Subject to the standard company policy and ongoing performance, the successful applicant will be supported to continue their accountancy studies.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Accounting for overhead expenditure including monthly accruals and prepayments
  • Reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts
  • Accounting for outgoing bank & cash transactions
  • Monthly intercompany recharges
  • Credit card accounting and administration
  • Maintenance of Webexpenses expense system and administration of expense claims
  • Preparation of documentation for SOX review/audit testing
  • Support (and develop onto lead) continuous improvement activities in the finance department and wider business
Experience:
  • Partly qualified AAT, or bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
  • Min 12 months experience in a finance department or accountancy practice.
Education:
  • Graduate or high level of achievement at A level or equivalent.
Specialised Knowledge and Skills:
Other:
  • Good working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and an ability to analyze large data sets/large volumes of transactions and a desire to learn more in this area.
  • Experience of SAP S/4HANA would be advantageous.
What is it like to work here? Please see below and discover more about our benefits
  • An open and welcoming culture where everyone is welcome
  • Access to Covetrus Advantage - giving you thousands of retail discounts and cash back opportunities
  • Life Insurance – You can choose your beneficiaries
  • Company Pension Scheme – Covetrus contribution to all employees is 5%
  • Cycle To Work Scheme – Enjoy tax free cycling! Save up to 42% on a fantastic range of bikes, plus a huge choice of clothing and accessories
  • Employee Assistance Program – This is a completely free and confidential service that provides support to our Covetrus employees. It can also provide support to partners and dependents over the age of 16 with family or relationship concerns
  • Birthday Day Off – We believe everyone should be able to celebrate their special day!
  • Eye Care Vouchers – Specsavers vouchers
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.

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

  • Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
  • Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
  • Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
  • Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
  • US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship