Job opportunity

Payroll Accountant / Payroll Accountantess

Wetzel Personalberatung AG October 2, 2026

Join Our Team

At our client, one of the leading independent companies in auditing, tax, and fiduciary services based in Zurich North, you will take on a key role in a dedicated and professional team. With years of expertise, personal consulting, and innovation, the company is among the top addresses for national and international companies from various industries.

Job Area

Your Tasks – Diverse & Exciting

  • Independent management and consulting of national and international clients on demanding payroll mandates.
  • Supporting clients in all matters of payroll accounting, especially in complex cross-border issues (e.g., social security, withholding tax, international employee assignments).
  • Maintaining and expanding existing client relationships as well as actively participating in the acquisition of new mandates.
  • Option to take on additional tasks in mandate management, such as accounting mandates, reporting, VAT returns, and tax declarations.
  • Analyzing and optimizing processes in the context of mandate management.

Your Strengths and Experiences

  • Successfully completed further training as a fiduciary, bachelor’s degree, or payroll specialist.
  • Several years of experience in payroll/accounting, ideally in a fiduciary environment.
  • Enjoyment of direct client contact, strong service orientation, and excellent communication skills.
  • Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style.
  • Very good German skills, as well as good English skills.
  • Confident handling of Abacus is desirable.

Opportunity

What Our Client Offers You – Development & Appreciation

  • Modern offices in a central location with free parking.
  • Collegial, appreciative team and a professional working environment.
  • Flexible working time models and the possibility to compensate for overtime.
  • Attractive employment conditions with above-average social benefits and job-related training.
  • Work-life balance is actively promoted.
  • Modern IT infrastructure and efficient processes.

Apply Now

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Work location, Switzerland

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