Assistant Accountant
Location: EMG Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £32,500 per annum
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Grainger Motor Group has officially been certified as aGreat Place to Work for 2025!
EMG is a part of Grainger Motor Group, one of the fastest growing, family run Motor Groups in the UK. We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Accountant who’s comfortable supporting across different areas — from bookkeeping support to management reporting.
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key part in keeping our finances running smoothly and supporting strategic decisions as we grow. Typical duties include:
* Month-End Close: Journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews
* Cash Flow & Control: Daily forecasting and managing financial accuracy
* Reporting & Budgets: Assisting with management accounts, budget preparation, and Excel-based analysis
* Audit & Compliance: Supporting year-end audit packs, VAT returns, and compliance checks
* Problem Solving: Handling internal/external queries quickly and accurately
* Team Support: Helping at all levels—from bookkeeping to producing management accounts
* Ad-hoc Projects: Getting involved in finance initiatives as the business evolves
What You’ll Bring
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data
* Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
* A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn across all areas of finance
* Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, MBA or similar)
Why Join Us
* Be part of a collaborative, supportive finance team
* Gain exposure to a wide range of accounting and business areas
* Real opportunity to grow and shape your career as we continue to expand
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
If you are interested in learning more then please apply.
We look forward to hearing from you