Senior Accountant (FR/Eng)

Batgroup; Vaud; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Batgroup, Europe’s leading digital platform for home cleaning services, seeks an Accountant in Vaud, Switzerland to manage day-to-day accounting and ensure accuracy of financial records as we scale. You’ll touch all aspects of the accounting cycle and support growth.

Responsibilities include GL management, AP/AR, reconciliations, month-end close, Swiss VAT compliance, and reporting. Strong Excel and ERP skills required; fluency in French and English expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting/finance with Swiss focus.
• 5–10 years of accounting experience in corporate, startup, or scale-up.
• Solid understanding of Swiss OR and BOCH accounting standards.
• Fluency in French and English; German is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel advanced functions.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger management and accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable and ensure timely payments.
• Perform reconciliations of bank, credit card, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist month-end and year-end close with accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare Swiss VAT returns and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support monthly financial statements and ad-hoc analyses.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

French fluency

English fluency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Brevet Fédéral de spécialiste en finance et comptabilité (in progress or completed)

CFC d’employé(e) de commerce with strong accounting focus

Tools

Excel

ERP software

BI tools

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

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.