Debt Collection Clerk 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:28 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the exciting world of taxes at the cantonal tax office! Enjoy a supportive work environment with around 800 dedicated staff.
Tasks
- Initiate and control debt collection actions for tax claims.
- Manage bankruptcy and liquidation cases effectively.
- Review applications for deferrals and installment payments.
Skills
- Commercial training with experience in collections or bankruptcy.
- Strong communication skills in German are essential.
- Independent and structured working style is required.
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Welcome to the fascinating world of taxes! The cantonal tax office, together with the municipal tax offices, collects taxes for the federal government, the canton, and the municipalities. We support private individuals and companies throughout the entire tax collection process. Around 800 qualified employees are committed to this at the location in Zurich Altstetten.
For our Debt Collection team in the Tax Collection department, we are looking for the right reinforcement starting 01.02.2026 or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- Initiate and monitor debt enforcement actions according to the Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act (SchKG) for all tax claims and loss certificates assigned to the cantonal tax office
- Manage and process bankruptcy and liquidation cases
- Prepare applications for legal opening and realization
- Review incoming deferral and installment payment requests
- Perform control tasks
- Telephone and written contact with taxpayers, authorities, and other contacts
Your profile
- Commercial basic training
- Experience in debt collection, debt enforcement, or bankruptcy
- Willingness to take responsibility and learn new things
- Independent and structured way of working
- Open, humorous, and team-oriented personality
- Good communication skills and confident German
Our offer
- A workplace at the Zurich-Altstetten location with good public transport connections
- Careful introduction and independent work in a collegial environment
- Flexible working hours, home office options, and lunch vouchers
- A solid employer with attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
Do you feel addressed?
Then apply now – we look forward to getting to know you. Please note that we only process applications submitted via our online tool.
The interviews will take place on-site in Zurich Altstetten, probably on Monday, November 24, 2025 (morning) and Thursday, November 27, 2025 (afternoon).
For further information about the position, Nataša Mitrovski (Deputy Head of Tax Collection) is happy to assist you at Tel.: +41 43 259 45 32.
Your new environment: Working at the Tax Office
