General Accountant - Try & Hire 6 months
- 03 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
Do you already have proven experience in accounting? Would you like to develop a 360° view of accounting within a growing multi-activity group? Join a small team where your curiosity and analytical mind will make a difference every day.
General Accountant - Try & Hire 6 months
About the role
As an Accountant, you will join a team of four people directly supporting the chief accountant. You will be responsible for the operational and analytical management of a portfolio of one or more companies, offering a complete view of financial accounting.
We offer you
- A comprehensive and versatile role giving you real autonomy over the entire accounting cycle.
- A 6-month Try & Hire contract: 6 months under contract with Academic Work followed by a permanent contract within the company
Tasks
- Ensure the maintenance of general accounting for one or more entities of the group
- Manage the supplier cycle (entry, verification and payments) as well as bank reconciliations.
- Perform monthly and annual closings
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns for several companies
- Produce financial reports and analyse the P&L
We are looking for
Higher education in accounting or finance
Proven experience in general accounting (from data entry to closings).
Theoretical or practical knowledge related to VAT management and bank reconciliations.
Ability to analyse numerical data and explain variations.
An advantage if you have
- First experience or knowledge in a multi-company or multi-activity environment.
To succeed in this role, your personal skills include:
- You demonstrate curiosity, rigour and a good capacity for adaptation.
- Excellent adaptability within a small versatile structure
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work and our client wishes that all questions regarding the position be addressed to Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous and the advertisement may be closed before the end of the recruitment process if we have moved to the next phase. The process includes tests which are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to promote equality, diversity and a fair process.