Junior Finance Controller Finance · London ·

Sokin Global Currency Account; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B financial services provider seeks a motivated Junior Controller to join their finance team in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity for newly qualified accountants to engage in financial reporting, compliance, and the implementation of ERP systems in a dynamic global environment. Candidates with a background in business services or corporate accounting will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant preferred with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in business services or corporate finance.
• Knowledge of US tax regulations and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial reports per US GAAP and UK regulations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Contribute to NetSuite ERP system optimization.

Skills

Accounting principles

US tax regulations

ERP implementation

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Controller to join our growing finance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant with a background in business services or corporate accounting, who is looking to step into a dynamic, global environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, management accounts, and compliance activities, with a strong focus on ERP system implementation and integration. Experience or exposure to US tax and NetSuite ERP is highly advantageous.

About Us

Sokin is a leading B2B financial services provider that enables global payments and receivables for businesses. Our mission: make cross-border transactions cheaper, faster and more transparent – at the best wholesale exchange rate.

We’re a new-age payments solution aiming to empower business trade cross-border with ease, with greater speed, and at reduced cost. Our clients can hold, send, receive and exchange over 75 currencies at a fixed rate through a single access point, as well as benefit from SokinPay’s integrated payment acceptance functionality. With a global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are rapidly becoming one of the biggest names in modern remittance.

Sokin has a rapidly increasing client base ranging from sports & entertainment to logistics, travel and more. We have grand plans and are looking to add to our already brilliant team to help us achieve our goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with US GAAP and UK regulations

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors during audit cycles

• Contribute to the implementation and optimization of the NetSuite ERP system, including data migration, testing, and training

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, particularly US tax reporting obligations

• Maintain financial controls and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger

• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve financial operations and reporting efficiency

Skills required:

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Background in business services or as a junior accountant in a corporate finance function

• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial processes

• Experience or working knowledge of US tax regulations

• ERP implementation experience; NetSuite strongly preferred

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets

• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment

Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in.

The main responsibilities of this role are outlined above; however, this description is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department. The role may require some working outside our normal working hours.