Associate, Accounting Services
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Vistra. Switzerland.
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What you'll do
- Keep client accounts and subledgers up to date, and help prepare annual financial statements
- Respond to client questions about accounting and taxes with support from the team
- Prepare tax and VAT returns, then track filing deadlines and arrange extensions when needed
- Manage a portfolio of clients while handling accounting, VAT and direct-tax work independently
What you bring
- You have two to three years of professional experience
- You have worked in a professional services setting
- You speak German and English at B2 level
- You communicate and collaborate well, and approach your work responsibly and proactively
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone comfortable handling client accounting work independently while supporting a team. It is a full-time, permanent position based in Zurich, reporting to the Accounting Manager, with regional coverage.
From the employer
It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
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But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Associate, Accoutning Services. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Zurich and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Markets - EME, Department and it’s growth.
Purpose of Role
Managing portfolio of clients and supporting team in general.
Scope
- Direct reports, self-starting and independent, handles client work related to accounting, value-added tax, and direct taxes;
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain clients accounting incl. subledgers
- Assistance with the preparation of the annual financial statements
- Assisting the team in responding to accounting and tax enquiries
- Preparation of tax and VAT returns
- Responsibility for and monitoring of deadlines for VAT and tax returns, as well as deadline extensions
Attributes/Technical Skills
- Essential: Communication & collaboration skills, responsible and proactive, fluent in German and English (B2), any other languages are an advantage
- Desirable: Abacus, Microsoft tools
Relevant Experience
- Essential: Working in a professional services environment
- Desirable: International environment
Education and Professional Qualification
- Essential: 2 - 3 years of professional experience
- Desirable: Further education in accounting
If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!
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