Genève
Accountant - Accounting & Payroll Services
- 13 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- 1211 Genève
About the job
- With the support of more experienced colleagues, you will support and advise our national and international clients in their financial and payroll management, ensuring compliance with current regulations
- You will calculate the salaries of our clients' employees for different types of populations such as local employees, expatriates, employees of a foreign employer, directors
- You will manage personnel changes for our clients in connection with social and tax authorities
- You will prepare social security declarations, withholding tax declarations, and annual salary certificates
- You will assist in maintaining accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial accounting up to the closing of our clients' accounts by applying various accounting standards. You will support the preparation of financial statements as well as VAT returns
- You will collaborate with different team members as well as other departments and participate in various projects
- You will be able to contribute to the development of new tools and processes to meet the ongoing challenges faced by our clients
- You hold a Federal VET Diploma in Commercial Business, a Commercial Maturity Certificate, a Bachelor’s degree specialising in accounting, finance, economics (HEC, HEG or equivalent), or are in the process of obtaining the Federal Diploma as a Specialist in Finance and Accounting
- You have 1 to 5 years of experience in Switzerland in accounting or payroll management
- Your mother tongue is French, with a good command of English (minimum level B2) or you are willing to improve your English skills
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- If you know Abacus, it is a plus
- You dislike routine, are motivated, eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities
- You are rigorous and solution-oriented to provide high-quality services to a demanding clientele
- You wish to learn new things with the help of more experienced colleagues
- You demonstrate analytical skills, excellent priority management, flexibility, and enjoy working in a team
- You appreciate contact and enjoy working in a pleasant environment and atmosphere
- You are interested in new technologies
- Give your career a boost
Daily exchanges with experts, internal training and support in exam preparation by experienced colleagues – these are the little details that make the difference. KPMG is the starting point of your career: seize the opportunity and get started.
- Unleash your potential
We offer personalised training programmes, a wide range of courses and tailored career paths to help you fully exploit your potential. Our offer includes specialised training, mentoring programmes, continuing education, the People Manager Academy and much more.
We encourage you to develop sustainable skills through digital learning, external programmes and support for professional qualifications. Surrounded by motivated and open-minded experts, you evolve in an environment conducive to exchange, questioning and building forward-looking solutions.
Grow at KPMG - Additional benefits
High-performing employees need cutting-edge IT infrastructure and excellent mobility – at work and in private life. KPMG covers your mobile phone bill, offers financial support for its purchase and provides a half-fare Swiss Railways travelcard. Parking spaces are also available at preferential rates. A lunch allowance contributes to your daily well-being.
Additionally, you benefit from further discounts at various retailers and for many services. - Flexible work
With us, you benefit from the support and flexibility needed to balance career and private life. You can enjoy hybrid working models, flexible hours, the possibility to work from abroad (up to 10 working days per calendar year) as well as generous parental leave. You also have the option to purchase additional holiday days.
Work at KPMG - Health & well-being
We promote the well-being of our employees by focusing on mental health. Our offer includes practical webinars on self-care as well as training for managers. Furthermore, we offer discounts on numerous fitness and sports activities – ideal for integrating more movement into your professional daily life.
- Responsibility from day one
At KPMG, you take on responsibilities from day one. This is how we train the leaders of tomorrow. You appreciate autonomy – so do we. We cultivate a working environment where you can fully develop your potential.
- Inspired by innovation
At KPMG, you work alongside highly qualified and ambitious experts. In our inspiring environment, clarity of mind and strength of perspectives matter more than hierarchies – because good ideas always come first. We support you with modern tools and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies so that you can actively participate in technological progress and help shape it daily.
- Mentoring and network
At KPMG, we support your professional and personal development through personalised mentoring programmes and a collaborative culture.
Programmes such as WoMentoring for young talents, networking opportunities and social events allow you to build enriching relationships with colleagues and clients. We value diversity of perspectives and believe it is the key to innovation and professional growth. - An inclusive culture
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in our policies and practices. Join a culture that celebrates uniqueness. Within our various communities (KNOW, KNOW Young, Pride and Internationals at KPMG), you can connect with colleagues who share the same values.
Values & Culture - Towards new horizons
Agility and change are the drivers of KPMG’s success. Thanks to your open-mindedness and entrepreneurial spirit, contribute to shaping the next generation of the economy. We give you the space needed to realise your ideas.
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