Head of Finance and Accounting (a)

About the job

Welcome to persona service GmbH!

We specialise in recruiting young professionals, ambitious assistants as well as specialists and executives. We assist our clients with project and process support through temporary and/or permanent placements in the areas of office, technology and industry, IT and telecommunications, as well as healthcare. As an innovative personnel service provider, we have more than 150 branches in Switzerland, Germany and Spain, making us one of the most successful in the industry. Candidates and clients from various sectors have trusted us for almost 60 years.

Head of Finance and Accounting (a)

Your new employer

Our client is a small Swiss SME with approximately 25 employees, producing sophisticated precision parts and components of the highest quality for medical technology, the automotive industry, aviation, optics, as well as measurement and control technology.

Employment type: Permanent
Work location: Basel
Salary range: by agreement
Start date: 01.04.2027

Your prospects

• a family-run company with short decision-making paths
• personal induction by the current post holder (retirement)
• a challenging and responsible role
• attractive employment conditions (40-hour week, daily sickness benefit coverage, free parking)

Your tasks

• You are responsible for financial accounting and posting all documents
• You manage accounts receivable & accounts payable as well as payment transactions
• You prepare VAT returns, tax declarations, as well as monthly & annual financial statements according to OR
• You coordinate audits and support other companies in Western Switzerland
• You work directly with management and assist with projects

Your talent

• Completed commercial training and further education in finance & accounting
• Solid professional experience as a "sole accountant" in a manufacturing company
• Confident knowledge of Swiss financial legislation (OR)
• Proficient use of MS Office and ERP systems such as ABACUS or SAP
• Fluent German and very good English, French is a great advantage
• Structured & analytical working style as well as high personal responsibility
• You are a communicative and confident negotiator with "presence"

Your contact person

Claudia Schädlich is happy to answer your questions at 061 277 46 00!

Your application