Ernst & Young AG
Zurich
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Financial Accountant - Core Business Services - 80-100% in Zurich
- Publication date:17 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join EY as a Financial Accountant and shape your future confidently. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive work environment with great opportunities.
Tasks
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for EY Switzerland.
- Coordinate payment processes, VAT reconciliation, and employee cost control.
- Collaborate with shared service centers and optimize accounting processes.
Skills
- You have a finance qualification and several years of relevant experience.
- Strong communication skills in German and English are essential.
- Proficient in MS Office and SAP knowledge is a plus.
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About the job
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We are looking for you as a Financial Accountant 80-100%
Our finance department is looking for an experienced individual who enjoys both accounting tasks and financial analyses. In this role, you will take care of the general ledger as well as various accounting tasks. If needed, you will also support the head of accounting as their deputy.
Your main tasks
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all EY Switzerland companies according to Swiss GAAP and management guidelines
- Reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers
- Reconciliation of general ledger / payroll accounts
- Coordination of expense and payment transactions
- VAT reconciliation and reporting
- Cost control and allocation for employees of foreign EY companies
- Coordination with the Shared Service Centers in Poland and India
- Collaboration with foreign companies of the EY network
- Optimization and digitization of accounting processes
- Various special tasks and project work complete the range of duties.
What we are looking for
- You have completed further training in finance and accounting or are currently undergoing relevant further training.
- You have several years of professional experience, ideally in a service company with an international focus
- Very good communication skills in German and English are required
- SAP knowledge is an advantage
- Confident and experienced handling of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- You have knowledge of the Swiss VAT law
- High service and customer orientation as well as confident handling of different contacts
- Affinity for numbers as well as a structured working method with high quality awareness
What’s in it for you
Here at EY, you have the chance to gain a truly extraordinary experience. We equip you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and offer you the global reach as well as the diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will support you on your journey at EY and beyond.
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We welcome you!
Inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.
We encourage you to apply for the position and become part of our inclusive team. To learn more about our commitment to inclusion, visit our website .
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