Overview
Banking Assistant 7m FTC role at Stonegate Group. Direct message the job poster from Stonegate Group.
Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, with brands like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. We are committed to an inclusive culture and empowering our people to thrive.
About The Role
As part of our Banking team, you’ll be responsible for weekly cash and card reconciliations, working with operators, auditors, and external providers. You will ensure cash is accounted for, resolve issues quickly, and escalate risks as needed. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role with a direct impact on financial control and operational efficiency across the business. This is a 7 month fixed-term contract (FTC).
What You’ll Be Doing
* Reconciling weekly bank and card statements for 1,000+ sites
* Investigating and resolving missing or late site banking
* Managing open items and identifying financial risk areas
* Coordinating secure collections and coin/note deliveries
* Communicating with pub operators and sites to resolve discrepancies
* Working with banks and cash service providers to maintain SLAs
* Supporting new pub openings and closures from a banking perspective
* Raising corrective journals and assisting with period-end processing
* Delivering training on banking processes to site teams
* Managing helpdesk queries related to banking
What We’re Looking For
We’re after a highly motivated, process-focused individual with a can-do attitude and a keen eye for detail.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong reconciliation skills with high-volume transactional data
* Banking, treasury, or cash management experience preferred
* Confident in Excel (Intermediate+)
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Professional, collaborative approach to cross-functional working
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision – desirable
Why Join Us
* Be part of a finance team supporting a £1bn+ turnover business
* Work in a supportive, inclusive, and professional environment
* Great opportunity to develop your finance career in a large-scale, operationally diverse company
* Gain exposure to banking, audit, and site operations
* Opportunities to shape and improve processes that impact the whole business
What makes Stonegate a great place to work?
We support health, happiness, and wellbeing with lifestyle perks, flexible support, and mental health resources to help you thrive in and out of work.
* 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
* Bonus Scheme
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
* Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
* Reward Card via the MiXR app for discounts and VIP entry across our Managed Estate
* Life Assurance with access to Help @ Hand
* Access to pay early via Stream
* The Stonegate Xtra portal with discounts and offers
* Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
* Award-winning Learning & Development programmes
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know in advance at hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Finance and Sales
* Industries: Hospitality
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