Accountant (80-100%) | Accountant (m/w/d) 80-100%

Manpower

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
Published Dec 16, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves taking full responsibility for the financial accounting functions of the company, covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations. A core responsibility is the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements compliant with the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) and Swiss GAAP FER. You will also play a key part in supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, managing VAT statements and controls, and continuously improving internal finance processes, particularly within the Abacus system. The ideal candidate possesses a commercial education combined with advanced training in finance and accounting, deep knowledge of Swiss reporting standards, and proven experience utilizing Abacus software. This position offers a motivated and responsible work environment with attractive employment conditions in the Zurich region.

Required Skills

Education

Completed commercial education combined with advanced training in finance and accounting (e.g., Accounting Clerk certification or Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting).

Experience

  • Fundamentally sound experience in bookkeeping and financial accounting
  • Secure handling of Swiss accounting standards (OR and Swiss GAAP FER)
  • Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Must possess an independent, exact, and structured working style, alongside team capability, responsibility, and discretion.