Accountant

Finders SA; Genf; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Finders SA Geneva office seeks an English-speaking junior to mid-level accountant with 3–5 years of accounting experience. You will work closely with the CFO, senior accountants and trust officers in a structured, international environment, with hands-on training and clear progression.

This role covers day-to-day bookkeeping across international client structures, processing invoices and payments, maintaining ledgers, supporting reconciliations and month-end close, and assisting with financial

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in trust or fiduciary services; other backgrounds considered
• Experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoices, payments, and financial statements
• Fiduciary/corporate services experience is an advantage but not required
• VAT knowledge or reporting is a plus
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, Brevet fédéral) is an asset but not essential
• Strong interest in developing within an international fiduciary environment
• Detail-oriented, structured, and reliable working style
• Able to work autonomously but as part of a team
• Good Excel skills; familiarity with accounting systems is an advantage
• Fluent English (C1); French would be an advantage but not essential
• Available for a full-time, office-based role ASAP; permanent contract; no home office
• Valid Swiss work authorisation; cross-border commuters accepted

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping across a portfolio of international client structures
• Processing invoices, payments, and accounting transactions
• Maintaining ledgers and supporting general accounting records
• Assisting with reconciliations and month-end close processes
• Supporting the preparation of financial statements and reporting
• Gaining exposure to multi-entity structures and client reporting requirements
• Liaising internally and supporting communication with clients and external stakeholders where required

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/CIMA

Brevet fédéral

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Client

Description de l'entreprise

Our client is the Geneva office of an established international group specialising in trust services, corporate administration, and family office solutions for an international client base. The firm supports the ongoing accounting and administration of a broad range of structures, including corporate entities, holding companies, trusts, and private wealth arrangements. Super team and an award-winning trust company.

While the work is international and technically complex, the Geneva office remains a close-knit and supportive environment where professionals are carefully trained and developed over time. Junior and mid-level team members work closely with experienced accountants, trust professionals, and senior leadership, benefiting from strong day-to-day guidance and a busy and dynamic environment.

The culture is professional, client-focused, and built around accuracy, collaboration, and long-term development. It offers the stability and structure of a global organisation, combined with the accessibility and team spirit of a local office. Great central Geneva office location.

Position

Description du poste

We are looking for an English-speaking junior to mid-level accountant with around, ideally 3-5 years' accounting experience. This position offers the chance to join a leading, well-established, global fiduciary services and trusts company in Geneva. As part of the accounting team, this role is ideal for someone with a few years' accounting experience under their belt, who is eager to deepen their technical skills within a structured, international environment. This busy role is working closely with the CFO, senior accountants and trust officers. You will receive hands‑on support and training in trust accounting/client accounting, while progressively taking on more autonomy. This position offers strong progression, over time, with responsibilities evolving as your experience develops.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Day-to-day bookkeeping across a portfolio of international client structures
• Processing invoices, payments, and accounting transactions
• Maintaining accurate ledgers and supporting general accounting records
• Assisting with reconciliations and month-end close processes
• Supporting the preparation of financial statements and reporting
• Gaining exposure to multi-entity structures and client reporting requirements
• Liaising internally and supporting communication with clients and external stakeholders where required

Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to build solid experience in both fiduciary and corporate accounting within an international environment. You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of structures, strengthen your technical accounting skills, and develop confidence in reporting and month‑end processes. You will be joining a supportive team that values learning and development, making this an ideal step for someone looking to grow into a more autonomous and technically strong accounting professional. A collaborative and sociable team environment, with regular team events and social activities.

Profil recherché

• At 2–5 years’ accounting experience, ideally within a trust or fiduciary company; other accounting backgrounds will also be considered
• Exposure to core accounting tasks such as bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoices, payments, and financial statements
• Accounting experience from fiduciary services, corporate services, trust company or family office is an advantage but not a must
• Knowledge of VAT or reporting is a plus
• Accounting qualification (or studies towards one such as ACCA, CIMA, Brevet fédéral) is an asset but not essential
• Strong interest in developing within an international fiduciary environment
• Detail-oriented, structured, and reliable working style
• Able to work autonomously but as part of a team
• Good Excel skills; familiarity with accounting systems is an advantage
• Bilingual or fluent in English (C1 minimum); French (A2+) would be an advantage but is not essential
• Available for a full-time, office-based role to start ASAP (permanent contract; no home office)
• Valid Swiss work authorisation required; cross-border commuters (frontalier) accepted