Clerk: Office (100%)

06 March 2026
100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join the Das Stadtammann- und Betreibungsamt Winterthur-Stadt, a key office in Zurich's historic center. Be part of a motivated team and enjoy great working conditions.

Tasks

Handle debt enforcement independently during initiation procedures.
Provide verbal and written debt enforcement information.
Assist in front desk services and related cash handling.

Skills

Commercial education or equivalent; experience at a debt enforcement office preferred.
Strong IT skills, especially in Excel and MS Office.
Excellent German communication skills with empathy and resilience.

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About the job

The City Clerk and Debt Collection Office Winterthur-City, located in the heart of Winterthur's old town, is the second largest debt collection office in the canton of Zurich. In a young, motivated, and dynamic team of 20 employees, you can expect progressive structures and exciting tasks. Starting immediately or by arrangement, we offer an independent, team-oriented, and reliable person a varied and versatile activity in the area of office and cash management.

Your Tasks

Together with the team, you are responsible, among other things, for:

Independent processing and decision-making in the execution of debt collections in the initiation procedure

Preparation of oral and written debt collection information

Operation of the telephone and mail center

Participation in counter service and associated cash handling

Deputizing for the accountant during their absence: booking postal checks, reading ESR, creating and triggering EZAG, etc.

Your Profile

Commercial or equivalent basic training

Experience in a debt collection office is an advantage

Good IT user skills (Excel / MS Office / BEA.NET business software is an advantage)

Confident German language skills (additional languages are an advantage)

Great empathy and psychological resilience

What We Offer

At least 5 weeks of vacation

Modern working hours

Attractive remuneration

Opportunities for professional development

Diverse course offerings

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Ms. Selin Stark, regular deputy, Tel. +41 52 267 50 07 and Mr. Oliver Pfitzenmayer, City Clerk, Tel. +41 52 267 50 01.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.

Categories:

Administration / Office management, Public Administration