Accountant (60-80%)

With 21,000 students across 28 universities of applied sciences spread over the seven cantons of Western Switzerland, HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences in Switzerland. A reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity and knowledge, HES-SO plays a key role in the country’s economic, social and cultural development.

The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is advertising the position of

Your tasks

As part of your role, you will participate in the routine financial accounting tasks of the HES-SO Rectorate and support the manager in various duties, notably by entering and/or verifying accounting entries and taking part in various year-end closing tasks. You will also occasionally prepare subsidy statements and prepare data related to quarterly VAT returns. You will also be involved in monitoring investment contributions and rental costs with the universities and the SEFRI. Finally, you will participate in routine tasks of the fund management unit and support the HES-SO Master finance unit in various tasks.

Your profile

• You hold a Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee and a specialised accountant certificate (or an equivalent qualification);
• You have at least 10 years of professional experience in a similar role.

Your skills

• You have excellent command of the Microsoft 365 environment. Knowledge of Oracle EBS is an asset;
• Meticulous and methodical, the quality and reliability of data are your priorities;
• Autonomous and efficient in organising work, you meet deadlines;
• You are able to work in a team and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Work rate: 60-80%

Contract duration: Fixed-term contract until 31.12.2028

Start date: From 01.02.2027 or by agreement

Workplace: Delémont with possible travel in French-speaking Switzerland

Application deadline: 29.11.2026

HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy promoting equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV and copies of diplomas and work certificates) via our platform. Only applications received through this channel will be considered. Contact possible with Mathieu Burri, Financial Accounting, +41 58 900 00 37 or Denise von Däniken, HR Service at +41 58 900 00 74.