Junior Accountant - Financial Data and Reporting

PetO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentoring from finance leaders

CA/CPA study support

Staff discounts on pet products

Birthday leave

Brookvale store team

Job summary

PetO is seeking a Junior Accountant - Financial Data & Reporting to join our finance team in Brookvale, NSW. This entry-level role focuses on financial data analysis and management reporting, collaborating with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Stores to build insights as our network grows.

Ideal candidates have a completed degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or Data Analytics, strong Excel skills, and an interest in Power BI or SQL.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Data Analytics or related discipline.
• Strong analytical aptitude with a methodical approach to large datasets.
• Proficient in Excel; exposure to Power BI or SQL is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Extract, organize, and analyse financial and operational data to support insights and reporting.
• Maintain regular management reports and dashboards for Finance leadership.
• Assist with data analysis on procurement, supplier spend, pricing, and inventory metrics.
• Support data integrity and reporting accuracy by identifying anomalies and suggesting improvements.
• Coordinate data flow between Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Store teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL exposure

Data-driven finance

Communication

Ownership

Education

Accounting degree

Commerce degree

Finance degree

Data Analytics degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Junior Accountant - Financial Data and Reporting

Data-focused finance role within Australia's largest independent pet retailer.

Over the past 20 years, PetO has grown from a single store on Sydney's northern beaches into a much-loved national brand. Following our acquisition of 41 stores and 22 co-located vet clinics, we are now operating at national scale and continuing to invest in our Finance function to support the next phase of growth.

We are creating a new Junior Accountant - Financial Data & Reporting position to strengthen our data analysis and reporting capability across the Finance team. This is an entry-level opportunity for an analytically-minded accounting, finance, or analytics graduate seeking exposure to financial data analysis, management reporting, and broader finance activities within a multi-entity retail and veterinary business.

About the role

Reporting to senior members of the Finance team, this is an entry-level role with a primary focus on financial data analysis and management reporting, supported by broader assistance across the Finance function. You will work closely with the Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Store teams, taking ownership of assigned tasks while developing a strong foundation in how a national multi-entity finance function operates.

Key responsibilities

• Extract, organise, and analyse financial and operational data across PetO's multi-entity store and clinic network to support Finance team insights and reporting.

• Maintain regular management reports, performance dashboards, and data summaries for Finance leadership and business stakeholders.

• Assist with data analysis on procurement, supplier spend, pricing, and inventory metrics to support business decision-making.

• Support data integrity and reporting accuracy by identifying anomalies, investigating discrepancies, and recommending data improvements.

• Coordinate the flow of financial and operational data between Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Store teams.

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Finance reporting tools, templates, and analytical frameworks.

• Assist with other ad-hoc finance functions and projects as required.

About you

• A completed degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

• A clear interest in data-driven finance and business analytics; prior internship or part-time analytical experience is advantageous but not essential.

• Strong analytical aptitude with a methodical, accurate approach to working with large datasets.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups); exposure to Power BI, SQL, or other data tools is highly regarded.

• Strong critical thinking and curiosity about the story behind the numbers.

• A sense of ownership over your work, with the drive to see tasks through to completion accurately, on time, and to a high standard.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data and findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

• Commenced CA, CPA, or other professional studies; study support is available for the right candidate.

Why PetO

PetO offers a supportive, fast-paced environment where you can grow alongside the business. We invest in our people and celebrate both human and pet diversity. Benefits include:

• A competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution as we scale nationally.

• Mentoring from experienced finance leaders and clear development pathways within a growing team.

• CA / CPA study support for eligible candidates.

• Generous staff discounts on the latest pet products.

• An additional day of leave for your birthday.

• A welcoming, collaborative team based at our original Brookvale store.