Cash & Banking Assistant

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 day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. 

Our brands include Innovate, 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 of in a growing business.
• Access to a wide range of free training, qualifications, and development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
• Pension scheme and 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 required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.