German-Speaking Accountant – International Trusts & Growth

Lexius search; Zug; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open corporate culture

Career planning and development

Good remuneration and social benefits

Modern workplace in central Zug

Job summary

Lexius search is assisting an international boutique trust company in Switzerland (Zug) to recruit a German-speaking Accountant. You will manage client accounting and prepare interim, monthly, and annual financial statements according to OR, while overseeing payroll, social insurances, and compliance.

The role requires a commercial background, FA trustee/accountant training, and at least 5 years' trusteeship experience, ideally in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Commercial training completed.
• Completed further training as trustee FA/accountant FA.
• At least 5 years' experience in trusteeship, international environment advantageous.
• PC skills (Windows / Office / Sage / Abacus).
• Strong client-facing skills and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Independent management of client accounting.
• Preparation of interim, monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with OR.
• Management of financial accounting including liquidity planning.
• Management of payroll accounting.
• Handling social insurances incl. annual declarations.
• Lead 2–3 clerks/apprentices and assist in compliance.

Skills

Client communication

Trust accounting

Financial reporting

Tax knowledge

German language

English language

Education

Commercial training

FA Trustee / Accountant FA

Tools

Sage

Abacus

MS Office

Job description

Lexius search is assisting an international boutique trust company in Switzerland (Zug) to recruit a German-speaking Accountant. You will manage client accounting and prepare interim, monthly, and annual financial statements according to OR, while overseeing payroll, social insurances, and compliance.

The role requires a commercial background, FA trustee/accountant training, and at least 5 years' trusteeship experience, ideally in an international setting.