Senior Accountant (FR/Eng)

Batgroup; Pully; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Batgroup is hiring an Accountant to join our Finance team in Switzerland. You will manage day-to-day accounting tasks and support broader financial operations, ensuring accurate records as we scale.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience, a strong foundation in Swiss accounting, VAT and CO obligations, and fluency in French and English (German a plus). You will work with modern ERP systems and Excel to improve processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent with strong accounting focus.
• 5–10 years of proven experience as an Accountant in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of Swiss accounting principles (Swiss OR) and VAT basics.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger management and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, ensure timely supplier payments and billing.
• Assist in month-end/year-end closes, accruals and standard journal entries.

Skills

Swiss accounting

Excel

ERP systems

French

English

German

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Brevet Fédéral de spécialiste en finance et comptabilité

CFC d'employé(e) de commerce

Tools

ERP systems

BI

Job description

At Batgroup, we're on a mission to bring peace of mind into people's lives and fairness into the home cleaning industry. As Europe's leading digital platform for home cleaning services, we connect thousands of households with trusted, insured cleaning professionals. We operate with a bias for action, value radical transparency, and believe that treating our cleaning agents with profound fairness is the ultimate driver of customer satisfaction.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and versatile Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of our financial records, and supporting the broader financial operations of the company. You will touch upon all aspects of the accounting cycle and play a key role in supporting our growth.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee the processing of supplier invoices, employee expense reports, and customer billing. Ensure timely payments and follow up on outstanding receivables
• Reconciliations: Perform regular bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Assist the Finance Manager with the month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, prepayments, and standard journal entries
• Taxes & Compliance: Assist in the preparation and filing of Swiss VAT returns and ensure compliance with local tax regulations and Swiss accounting standards (Code des obligations)
• Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Process Optimization: Continuously look for ways to improve, automate, and streamline accounting processes and internal controls

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Brevet Fédéral de spécialiste en finance et comptabilité (in progress or completed), or CFC d'employé(e) de commerce with a strong accounting focus
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of proven experience as an Accountant, ideally within a fast-paced corporate, startup, or scale-up environment
• Technical Skills: * Solid understanding of Swiss accounting principles (Swiss OR)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems or accounting software (BI a plus)
• Languages: Fluency in French and English is required (both written and spoken). German is considered a strong asset
• Soft Skills:
  • High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
  • Highly analytical with problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work autonomously, handle confidential information, and meet strict deadlines