Head of Real Estate Accounting (100%)

About the job

Shape the future of our real estate and financial accounting

U.C. Buchschacher AG has been successfully active in the regional real estate market for over 45 years. As an established real estate fiduciary company based in the old town of Bern, we place great value on quality, reliability, and a familial atmosphere. The company is also affiliated with B+U. Buchschacher AG, founded in 1920, which operates in the fields of plumbing, heating, and roofing.

From winter / spring 2027, we are looking for an experienced individual who will be gradually introduced to this responsible position and subsequently take over the management of financial accounting step by step.

During the induction phase, you will work closely with the current post holder and benefit from a thorough handover of all expertise, processes, and customer relationships.

Your tasks

• Management of accounting for rental properties, condominium owners' associations, and companies
• Preparation of annual financial statements, property accounts, as well as heating and ancillary cost statements
• Responsibility for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payment transactions
• Budgeting and liquidity planning
• Participation in audits and reviews
• Ensuring correct and timely accounting processes
• Professional and personnel management of the accounting team after handover
• Close cooperation with management and property management teams
• Support in the optimisation and further development of internal processes
• Tax matters for natural and legal persons
• Payroll accounting

Your profile

• Team-oriented personality with several years of professional experience
• Further training in finance or real estate (for example as a real estate accountant or fiduciary with a federal diploma) is an advantage
• Leadership experience or the motivation to take on a leadership role over time
• Analytical thinking and strong numerical understanding
• Independent, structured, and reliable working style
• High resilience, flexibility, and sense of responsibility

We offer

• Long-term perspective with succession planning
• Comprehensive induction and support by the current head of accounting
• The opportunity to take on a key position within the company
• Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• Familial and collegial team
• Attractive employment conditions with opportunities for further training

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents including CV, work certificates, diplomas, and your salary expectations in electronic form.

U.C. Buchschacher AG
Ashley Almonte
almonte(at)buchschacher.ch
Real Estate Fiduciary and Administration SVIT Grabenpromenade 5, 3011 Bern T 031 311 71