Accountant

Sotalent; Mittelwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Varied client assignments

Flexible working conditions

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Fiduciary Accountant / Auditor in Sion, Valais, Switzerland, to manage a varied client portfolio and deliver accounting, tax and audit services. The role offers autonomy, diverse assignments and opportunities to contribute to client advisory services.

Responsibilities include year-end closing, VAT, payroll, tax returns, audits, supervising a small team and advising clients on financial matters for SMEs and self-employed professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting and tax regulations.
• Experience in fiduciary services, auditing or Swiss tax administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including year-end closing, balance sheets and income statements.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients including self-employed professionals and SMEs.
• Prepare and manage VAT returns and payroll and social security declarations.
• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns and conduct audit documentation.
• Supervise a small team and collaborate with senior auditors.
• Advise clients on accounting, taxation and financial matters.

Skills

Swiss accounting

Tax regulations

Accounting software

Education

Swiss Diploma in Finance & Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (FH/UAS)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Fiduciary Accountant / Auditor – Swiss Accounting & Tax

Location: Sion, Valais, Switzerland

Job type: Full-time, permanent (100%)

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Fiduciary Accountant / Auditor to manage a varied client portfolio, providing accounting, tax and audit services to self-employed professionals and SMEs. The role offers autonomy, diverse assignments and opportunities to contribute to client advisory services and team supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including year-end closing, balance sheets and income statements.
• Independently oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, including self-employed professionals and SMEs.
• Prepare and manage VAT returns.
• Administer payroll and social security declarations.
• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns.
• Conduct account reviews, financial analyses and audit documentation.
• Participate in limited and ordinary statutory audits, as well as specialised assignments such as business audits and transfers.
• Supervise a small team and collaborate with senior auditors.
• Advise clients on accounting, taxation and financial matters.

Requirements

• Swiss Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Finance and Accounting, or a Bachelor’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fiduciary services, auditing or Swiss tax administration.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in standard business and accounting software.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and the ability to work independently.
• Initiative, reliability and a strong client-service mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualification as a certified fiduciary expert, accountant or tax expert.
• Relevant Swiss audit supervisory authority approval (ASR).

Benefits

• Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Varied client assignments and modern digital tools.
• Flexible working conditions supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Start date: By agreement.