Junior Accountant

About the job

Junior Accountant

We are seeking a motivated, tech-savvy, and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join the finance team at swissQuant. In this role, you will take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, including managing accounts payable and accounts receivable end-to-end, preparing reports, and supporting audits and budgeting activities. A key part of the role will be identifying opportunities to automate and improve existing manual processes.

This is a hands-on opportunity ideally suited to a newly qualified accountant looking to build a career within a fintech environment. The role offers strong development potential, with a clear pathway toward an Accounting Manager position as you progressively take on broader responsibilities, including work currently handled by our external accounting partner. You will report directly to the Head of Finance.

This is a hybrid role based in our Zurich office, with a minimum of 2 days per week on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the accounts payable process end-to-end: scanning and processing supplier invoices, obtaining approvals, uploading to Abacus, executing payment runs, and tracking through to reconciliation.


• Own the accounts receivable process end-to-end: preparing and issuing client invoices accurately and on time, and following up on outstanding balances.


• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers by phone and email to resolve invoicing and payment queries.


• Build, maintain, and improve Excel-based financial reports and tracking models, and take ownership of existing reporting models from the Head of Finance.


• Identify and implement automation opportunities to replace manual processes (Excel tracking, invoice handling, payment reconciliations).


• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy between Abacus and internal tracking.


• Collaborate with our external accounting partner and progressively take on areas of their scope as you develop in the role.


• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.


• Support the preparation of tax and VAT documentation and help ensure compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements.


• Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.


• Maintain well-organized accounting files and financial documentation.


• Review, verify, and process employee and founder expense claims and supporting receipts.

Need to Have

• 0–2 years of accounting or finance experience


• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Fluent German and English (spoken and written)


• Knowledge of Swiss VAT rules and familiarity with Swiss accounting standards


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, comfortable building financial reports from scratch, working with complex formulas, and taking ownership of existing reporting models


• Comfortable communicating directly with customers, suppliers, and external partners by phone and email


• Strong numerical and analytical skills


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with Abacus accounting software is a strong advantage


• Experience automating finance processes (e.g., Power Query, VBA/macros, Python, or low-code tools)


• Exposure to AP/AR workflows in a small or mid-sized company

Interested?

Please upload your cover letter, CV and reference letters in PDF format (please compress in 1 attachment). 
 
Only direct applications are considered. 

swissQuant is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Decisions related to hiring are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.