Accountant
About the role
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For our client, an international boutique trust company in Switzerland, Zug, we are looking for a German-speaking Accountant.
01Tasks
- Independent management of client accounting
- Preparation of interim, monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with OR
- Management of financial accounting incl. liquidity planning
- Management of payroll accounting
- Connection of social insurances incl. annual declarations
- Technical management of 2 - 3 clerks/apprentices.lso international)
- Contract management
- Assistance in the compliance process
- Preparation of tax returns for legal entities
- Control of tax assessments and tax invoices
- Support and advice on international and national client mandates
- Making client payments
- Preparing, maintaining and updating client dossiers
- Digital and paper filing
- Preparation of minutes and powers of attorney
- Assistance in setting up / establishing a company
- Participation in internal meetings
- Leading professional presentations for internal training
- Technical management of 2 - 3 clerks/apprentice.
02Requirements
- Commercial training
- Completed further training as a trustee FA/accountant FA
- At least 5 years' experience in trusteeship, advantageously in an international environment
- PC skills (Windows / Office / Sage / Abacus)
- Skill in dealing with clients
- Friendly appearance (also in difficult situations)
- Quality awareness (annual accounts, documents)
- Flexible and able to work under pressure
- Proactive
- Motivated
- Self-organised
- Independent and proactive
- Good team and communication skills
- Accurate way of working
- Efficient and productive work
- Willingness to learn
- Interest in further education
- Good written and spoken English and German skills
- Other languages an advantage
03Benefits
- Our client offers an open corporate culture in a highly professional, dynamic and international environment.
- Our client offers targeted career planning and will support you in your professional and personal development.
- Good remuneration and excellent social benefits are also part of the package.
- You will work in a modern workplace in a central location in the city.
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Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
UN living-cost index for Geneva (ICSC post adjustment 80.3), as of 1 Oct 2026.
Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)
- Work permit B / L (non-EU quota): Highly qualified specialists, employer proves no Swiss or EU candidate; annual quotas
- EU/EFTA free movement permits: Registration for EU/EFTA nationals with a job
Official routes: State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
Answered at our last check on Oct 26, 2026.
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