Banking Analyst

Job Title: Banking Analyst Location: London – Hybrid Working / Support Office near Oxford Circus (3 days per week in the office) Salary: 32-35k The Big Table Group is home to over 200 restaurants across iconic brands, including Bella Italia Las Iguanas, Amalfi, Banana Tree, Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito and more. We’re on the lookout for a Banking Analyst!

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and confident working with financial data and banking systems? We’re looking for a Banking Analyst to join our Finance team and play a critical role in ensuring payments are set up accurately, site sales are correctly reported, and card and cash receipts are reconciled to the bank.

Reporting to the Transactional Services Manager, you’ll take ownership of daily banking and reconciliation activities across our multi-site business. You’ll work closely with our restaurant teams, suppliers, operational stakeholders and external partners to investigate differences, resolve issues and make sure accurate information is delivered within the required timeframes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and identifying smarter, more efficient ways of working. If you’re a strong communicator with a keen eye for detail and a drive to deliver accurate results, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing Set up CHAPS and Faster Payments accurately and within the required timeframes Process refunds and manage treasury deposit requests Produce daily bank balance and statement reporting Manage and maintain the daily cash flow file Monitor and action chargebacks Report on and analyse failed payments Post daily sales and investigate any differences Reconcile card and cash payments across all restaurant sites Complete balance sheet reconciliations for bank, treasury, equals, and float accounts Report missing sales to Operations Managers and highlight recurring issues Liaise with restaurant teams and G4S regarding missing collections, complaints and other banking queries Partner with Zonal, Aurum and banking providers to resolve sales and card reconciliation issues Support year-end audit queries and help ensure a clean audit Provide clear, relevant reports to internal stakeholders Manage relationships with banking system providers Identify opportunities to improve processes and introduce more efficient ways of working.

What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who combines strong numerical and systems skills with excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills Highly organised, with the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines Able to prioritise effectively and manage competing objectives Confident communicating with suppliers, restaurant teams, and internal stakeholders A proactive, focused and results-driven approach Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work A continuous-improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing processes Adaptable and calm when working under pressure A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships Curiosity about technology and how it can create smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Experience using Unit4 Financials, Aurum and CODA Benefits Competitive pay, benefits and bonus scheme 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands, plus 25% off for friends and family Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, and fitness and diet plans Salary-sacrifice pension Spend and Save platform, providing access to hundreds of retail discounts Onsite gym and classes The opportunity to join a business that values integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

At The Big Table Group, there’s a seat for everyone. Take your place, share your experiences, and let’s celebrate the differences we all bring every day. Apply today and take your seat!