Senior Tax Manager / Tax Expert

Big-Executive; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Social security and pension benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

BIG Executive is a leading Swiss fiduciary, tax and audit firm seeking an experienced tax professional to join its Central Switzerland team. You will manage Swiss and international tax advisory projects, while building long-term client relationships and guiding junior colleagues.

Role involves preparing tax returns for individuals and entities, handling VAT work for international clients, and collaborating with senior staff on complex planning and negotiations with tax authorities.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience within Swiss Tax
• Dipl. Steuerexperte/in completed or currently working towards the qualification
• Strong understanding of client needs and ability to identify appropriate tax planning opportunities
• In-depth VAT knowledge would be an advantage
• Structured, independent and results-oriented approach
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Fluent German and good English

Responsibilities

• Manage Swiss and international tax advisory projects, including restructurings and succession planning
• Prepare complex tax returns for individuals and entities, including real estate capital gains tax
• Represent clients in negotiations with Swiss tax authorities
• Handle Swiss VAT representation and quarterly declarations for international clients
• Support junior colleagues on technical matters and review their work
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships

Skills

Swiss Tax

Tax advisory

VAT knowledge

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Education

Dipl. Steuerexperte/in

Job description

Central Switzerland | Multiple Locations

BIG Executive is supporting a leading Swiss fiduciary, tax and audit firm in Central Switzerland, with more than 130 professionals across several locations, in strengthening its Tax team.

The firm combines the expertise and quality standards of an established Swiss tax practice with a personal and family-oriented working environment, offering greater individual responsibility, direct client exposure and opportunities for career progression.

You will work with an interesting and diverse portfolio of Swiss and international clients, advising on a broad range of national and international tax matters.

Your Role

• Manage interesting Swiss and international tax advisory projects, including restructurings, succession planning and tax rulings
• Prepare complex tax returns for individuals and legal entities, including real estate capital gains tax returns
• Represent clients in negotiations and proceedings with Swiss tax authorities
• Handle Swiss VAT representation and quarterly declarations for international clients
• Support junior colleagues on technical matters and review their work
• Develop strong and long-term relationships with clients

Your Profile

• Relevant professional experience within Swiss Tax
• Dipl. Steuerexperte/in completed or currently working towards the qualification
• Strong understanding of client needs and ability to identify appropriate tax planning opportunities
• In-depth VAT knowledge would be an advantage
• Structured, independent and results-oriented approach
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Fluent German and good English

The company offers a competitive salary package, attractive social security and pension benefits, and clear long-term career perspectives, together with the opportunity to work across a broad range of interesting Swiss and international tax matters.