This opportunity is ideal for candidates currently working in a client-facing fiduciary/accounting role within the Swiss market.
Fiduciary Assistant
The role offers a broad scope of responsibility across accounting, tax, payroll, and client relationship management, working closely with SMEs, entrepreneurs, and international clients.
About the Role
As part of the fiduciary team, you will independently manage a portfolio of Swiss corporate and private clients and act as a trusted adviser across a range of financial and administrative matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing client relationships and acting as the main point of contact
Preparing and reviewing financial statements and management accounts
Handling Swiss payroll, VAT, and tax matters
Supporting company formations, restructurings, and liquidations
Advising clients on day-to-day accounting and fiduciary topics
Coordinating with auditors, tax advisers, banks, and external stakeholders
Supporting and mentoring junior team members where applicable
The position requires a hands-on approach, strong client communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple mandates independently within a fast-paced fiduciary environment.
About the Candidate
We are specifically looking for candidates with experience in the Swiss fiduciary/trust industry. This role is best suited to professionals currently working as a "Mandatsleiter Treuhand", "Treuhänder", or in a comparable Swiss fiduciary accounting function.
You will ideally bring:
Several years of experience within a Swiss fiduciary or trust company
Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting, payroll, VAT, and tax processes