Administrative Assistant - Creditor Referent M/F 80-100% Work Rate

About the job

Dominated by its two emblematic castles, Valère and Tourbillon, the City of Sion stands out for its dynamism, friendliness, sunny climate, and rich historical and archaeological heritage. These assets make it a quality destination.

The finance department, due to the missions entrusted to it, plays an essential role within the municipal administration. The general accounting section is responsible, in particular, for processing and honouring supplier invoices for the entire administration. Budget preparation, bookkeeping, and debtor management are also part of its duties.

Would you like to join a dynamic team within a public administration and contribute effectively to the missions of the finance department?

The City of Sion is advertising a position for

Administrative Assistant - Creditor Referent M/F at 80-100%

within the Finance Department, general accounting section.

Main duties

• Manage the flow of supplier invoices: verification, entry, and payment of invoices;
• Advise and support colleagues from other municipal departments on finance-related questions, particularly those concerning supplier invoice management;
• Contribute to improving supplier invoice management procedures;
• Process the reimbursement of debtor balances;
• Manage registrations for e-invoicing.

Employment conditions

• Hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a commercial employee or have equivalent experience;
• Having a commercial professional maturity certificate would be an asset;
• Demonstrate professional experience within a finance department, ideally complemented by experience in supplier invoice management;
• Show great rigour and a strong sense of responsibility;
• Foster constructive collaboration with various departments through good team spirit and a strong service orientation;
• Exhibit interpersonal ease, discretion, integrity, and versatility;
• Present a clean criminal record and a clear debt enforcement office extract.

We offer

• A varied selection of continuing education courses;
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits through the City of Sion Staff Association;
• Preferential rates on public transport and PubliBike Velospot subscriptions, as well as discounts on electric bike purchases, within the framework of the mobility plan;
• A salary scale adapted to responsibilities;
• A progressive salary, a 13th month salary, and a minimum of 25 days’ holiday per year.

Start date: to be agreed.

Salary: according to the City of Sion staff regulations and the Municipality’s salary scale.

Information regarding the job description and salary can be obtained from Mr Patrick Dondainaz, Head of the Finance Department, tel. 027 324 12 11.

Applications, including CV, cover letter, diplomas, references, and certificates, must be submitted online via our recruitment platform accessible on our website https://www.sion.ch/offres-emploi , by 28 August 2026.

Any applications submitted after the deadline will be rejected.