Client Payroll Accountant (Fiduciary Services)

Client:

A well-established fiduciary firm experiencing strong business growth and seeking to reinforce its accounting and payroll team. The firm works with a portfolio of international and Swiss clients and places strong emphasis on high-quality service, accuracy, and professionalism.

Position:

This position is for a Client Payroll Accountant (50-80%) to support the accounting and payroll operations for one of its major clients and other assigned mandates. The role requires a blend of payroll processing, accounting expertise, and the ability to work efficiently within a fiduciary environment. The successful candidate will join a small, close-knit team where collaboration and support are highly valued, allowing them to learn quickly and make a visible impact. The role will be onsite initially, with the possibility of limited home office once fully integrated.

Tasks:

• Manage payroll processing for assigned client mandates using GIT (essential).
• Handle payroll on Abacus for one major mandate (experience with Abacus is a strong advantage).
• Perform accounting tasks including bookkeeping, accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries.
• Support the improvement of accounting and payroll processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency (e.g., scanning bank statements to generate automated journal entries).
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll and accounting outputs in line with Swiss standards.
• Assist with general fiduciary tasks as needed and contribute to the team's overall workflow.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and maintain strong internal communication.

Profile

• 4-5 years of experience working in a fiduciary (mandatory to ensure "plug-and-play" integration).
• Strong background in payroll and accounting.
• GIT payroll system experience is essential.
• Experience with Abacus payroll is a significant advantage.
• Capable of both manual and automated accounting processes; strong Excel skills.
• Part-qualified accountant is a plus but not required.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Preferably resident in Switzerland or a nearby region (frontalier accepted).
• Available to start early 2026 ideally.

Why Join

• Join a growing fiduciary firm with increasing business and a positive, collaborative culture.
• Work closely with experienced managers who value initiative and efficiency.
• Opportunity to work on a significant payroll mandate and expand technical expertise.
• Flexible workload (50-80%) with competitive remuneration package.
• A professional, supportive environment where quality and client service are key priorities.