(Junior) Accountant (m/f/d), 100%

About the job

(Junior) Accountant (m/f/d), 100%

Baar, Switzerland

To strengthen our finance team in Baar, we are looking for a motivated and meticulous individual as a (Junior) Accountant (m/f/d). In this role, you will support the ongoing accounting tasks of our international company and help ensure that financial documents, payments, and reports are complete, timely, and reliable. Additionally, you will assist with office organisation and support daily business activities, coordination tasks, and follow-up work. The position combines financial accounting, office assistance, and support for management.

Look forward to an exciting challenge in a dynamic, international environment in the shipping industry, offering you diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.

Your Responsibilities

Finance and Accounting (80%)

• Processing supplier invoices, bank transactions, and expense reports
• Issuing customer invoices and monitoring outstanding receivables
• Maintaining general ledger accounts and supporting monthly and annual financial statements
• Reconciling bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany positions
• Participating in payment runs and monitoring liquidity
• Supporting VAT returns and other legally required reports
• Preparing financial reports, statements, and documentation for management, auditors, and external consultants
• Maintaining a digital filing system and contributing to efficient financial processes
• Supporting ad-hoc projects in finance, administration, and process improvement
• Close collaboration with payroll and HR

Office Assistance (5%)

• Professional handling of telephone calls and general correspondence
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, courier shipments, and document dispatch
• Monitoring office supply stocks and coordinating orders
• Maintaining a clear physical and digital filing system
• Contributing to an efficient, professional, and well-organised office environment

Management Support (15%)

• Administrative and organisational support for management in daily operations
• Assisting with planning, correspondence, document preparation, and follow-up of actions
• Supporting special projects, corporate initiatives, and other ad-hoc tasks

Your Profile

• Commercial apprenticeship (KV), advanced vocational training, or degree in accounting/finance
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in accounting, finance, or a comparable position
• Practical experience with financial closing tasks
• Good understanding of financial accounting, reconciliation tasks, and administrative processes
• Excellent German skills (C1 or higher) in spoken and written form
• Good English skills for effective communication in an international work environment (B2 or higher)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with accounting software
• Careful, structured, and service-oriented working style
• Ability to work independently and actively contribute within a small, collegial team
• Reliable, proactive, discreet, and willing to take responsibility
• Swiss citizenship or valid Swiss work permit

We Offer

• A varied role with development opportunities according to your skills and interests
• Practical experience in an international corporate environment in shipping
• Direct collaboration with the Finance Manager, management, and colleagues in Switzerland and the Netherlands
• Flat hierarchy with short communication channels and the opportunity to improve working methods
• A modern workplace in Baar Neuhof, just 2 minutes from the train station and bus stop
• Free lunch, snacks, and drinks