Cash & Banking Assistant

Impact Food Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Staff discount across 850+ retailers

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Cash & Banking Finance Assistant (Junior) to support accurate cash and banking processes across multiple sites. You will manage bank reconciliations by WD1 each month, handle the Cash Collections inbox, coordinate with G4S, process student refunds via BACS and ParentPay/VMS, and assist with new site mobilisations and Adyen reconciliations.

We offer 25 days' leave, staff discounts across 850+ retailers, Pension scheme and ongoing training, along with monthly

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's proven experience in Finance.
• Strong reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
• Clear communicator able to build relationships at all levels.
• Proactive, self-motivated with ownership of responsibilities.
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for IFG bank reconciliations, ensuring all reconciliations are completed by WD1 each month.
• Manage the Cash Collections inbox daily, responding to queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Primary contact for G4S, overseeing site setup, cash collection arrangements, and the resolution of failed or missed collections through effective liaison via phone and email.
• Liaise with IFG sites to ensure cash collections are completed in a timely manner, arranging collections where required and resolving any related issues.
• Process student catering refunds daily via BACS and payment platforms such as ParentPay and VMS.
• Responsible for the mobilisations of new sites regarding Cash collection & Opening Balances, ensuring a smooth implementation process.
• Reconcile Adyen income daily, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Bank cheques on a weekly basis and ensure accurate recording of transactions.

Skills

Reconciliation

Cash handling

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Communication

Initiative

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cash & Banking Finance Assistant ( Junior )

Impact Food Group

At Impact Food Group, we’re more than just a school caterer. We’re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We’re constantly learning, evolving, and improving — every way, every day.

We one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every dayacross more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands includeInnovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce,reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

Guided by our values, integrity, bold, impactful, humble and community; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of.

What you’ll be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for IFG bank reconciliations, ensuring all reconciliations are completed by WD1 each month.
• Manage the Cash Collections inbox daily, responding to queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Primary contact for G4S, overseeing site setup, cash collection arrangements, and the resolution of failed or missed collections through effective liaison via phone and email.
• Liaise with IFG sites to ensure cash collections are completed in a timely manner, arranging collections where required and resolving any related issues.
• Process student catering refunds daily via BACS and payment platforms such as ParentPay and VMS.
• Responsible for the mobilisations of new sites regarding Cash collection & Opening Balances, ensuring a smooth implementation process.
• Reconcile Adyen income daily, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Bank cheques on a weekly basis and ensure accurate recording of transactions.

What are we looking for?

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year's proven experience in Finance.
• Good reconciliation experience with the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies accurately and efficiently.Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and resolve issues professionally at all levels of the organisation.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively within a fast-paced environment.

What’s in It for You?

• The opportunity to build a career you can be proud ofin a growing business.
• Access to a wide range of free training, qualifications, and development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff discount schemeacross 850+ retailers
• Pension schemeand other great company benefits
• Monthly incentives and recognition for top performers

#Join Our Team #makeanimpact

If you’re looking for your next step and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS check, which IFG will pay for.

We area committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail withinyourapplication. Allinformation is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.