Accountant (m/w/d) 100%

Zürich Permanent View Job Description
Reporting to Finance Management, you will oversee accounting activities while contributing to budgeting, reporting, tax compliance and process improvements. This role offers a strong balance between hands-on accounting responsibilities and broader exposure to financial and operational matters.

Added 02/09/2026

  • Broad finance role with strategic exposure
  • International environment with diverse responsibilities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international group operating across the hospitality and leisure sector. With a growing presence in Switzerland and international markets, the organisation combines strong operational expertise with a commitment to service quality, responsible business practices and sustainable growth.

Job Description

  • Manage general and cost accounting activities in accordance with internal procedures, applicable regulations and reporting deadlines.
  • Prepare and analyse monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) and Swiss GAAP FER.
  • Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process and support management with financial analysis and performance monitoring.
  • Manage Swiss administrative and tax matters, including VAT, corporate taxes and social insurance requirements.
  • Coordinate relationships with external auditors, banks and other financial stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate administrative procedures and key internal controls to ensure the quality and integrity of financial processes.
  • Ensure the effective use of finance systems and contribute to process optimisation, automation and digitalisation initiatives.
  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ERP and treasury solutions, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Kyriba or comparable systems.
  • Act as a key finance contact for Swiss authorities and other external stakeholders on accounting, tax and financial matters.
  • Provide local management with reliable financial information and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

  • Several years of professional experience in accounting and finance, ideally gained within an SME, international group or similarly complex environment.
  • Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting.
  • Proven experience preparing and analysing monthly and annual financial statements under Swiss GAAP FER and the Swiss Code of Obligations.
  • Very good knowledge of Swiss VAT and general Swiss tax requirements.
  • Experience with modern ERP and finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Abacus, Sage or similar.
  • Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • Very good command of English; German and/or French would be an advantage.
  • Autonomous, structured and analytical working style, combined with a high level of accuracy and reliability.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
  • Solution-oriented and pragmatic personality with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • A permanent position within a stable and internationally growing organisation.
  • A broad and autonomous finance role combining operational accounting with exposure to management and strategic topics.
  • An environment that values collaboration, integrity, innovation and professional development.
  • The opportunity to contribute to finance transformation, process optimisation and digitalisation initiatives.
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Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Where
Zürich
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7095376

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