Accountant 60% (M/F/D)

About Our Client The client is a well-established international industrial group with its Swiss operations based in the Zug area. The local finance team manages two legal entities and supports both operational and group-level reporting activities within a structured, process-oriented environment. Job Description Accounting & Financial Reporting Process supplier payments and post incoming receipts accurately and on time. Perform month-end bank reconciliations and support monthly close activities. Prepare monthly AP and AR summaries and assist with group reporting requirements. Contribute to monthly VAT return preparation and submission. Support fixed asset register maintenance and monthly depreciation runs. Handle ad-hoc accounting tasks as required. Banking Post incoming/outgoing bank transactions (including payroll and credit cards). Investigate and resolve misdirected or incorrect payments. Perform weekly reconciliations of bank statements versus GL balances. Accounts Payable Verify and code supplier invoices; ensure correct addresses and approvals. Ensure invoices above defined approval thresholds are escalated and documented. Post invoices in the ERP and execute weekly payment runs. Maintain supplier master data, update bank details, and manage new supplier set-up. Archive invoices, follow up on reminders, and reconcile open AP items with the GL. Accounts Receivable Maintain customer master data and post customer/intercompany invoices. Monitor overdue receivables and support collections. Reconcile AR open items and GL accounts; correct invoice errors in the system. Inbox & Document Management Act as primary administrator for finance-related inboxes; file and categorize incoming invoices and correspondence. Respond to external accounting requests and route matters to the right stakeholders. Expense Management Post employee expense claims and reconcile corporate card transactions. Work with assistants to ensure expenses are coded, VAT treated and assigned to the correct cost centers. Other duties Prepare Swiss VAT (MWST) filings and support fixed asset reconciliations. Run intercompany reconciliations (annual / semi-annual). Manage specific operational tasks such as dunning administration and card programmes where applicable. The Successful Applicant Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or part-qualified: ACCA, CIMA, Swiss diploma (Sachbearbeiter, Fachausweis)) 3-5 years of practical accounting experience in a corporate finance or shared services environment Solid understanding of Swiss tax and VAT regulations, including statutory compliance Confident working with ERP systems (IFS or similar) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Highly organised and accurate with strong attention to detail Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills Discreet and reliable with the ability to work independently Team-oriented and comfortable collaborating with various internal stakeholders Languages: English: Required (working proficiency) German: Strong plus - essential for handling supplier queries and invoice-related communication Italian: Strong plus What's on Offer Stable, international group with a long-standing presence and strong market reputation Well-structured finance function with clear processes and responsibilities Diverse and hands-on role covering a broad range of accounting tasks Flexible part-time schedule (60%) Collaborative and supportive team culture in a professional environment Modern office location in the Zug area, easily accessible by public transport Opportunity to use multiple languages (English, German, Italian) in a multicultural setting Exposure to both operational accounting and group-level reporting tasks