AP Accountant (maternity leave cover)
Location: Greater Zurich Area (Hybrid: 3 days onsite) Start: Ideally June 2026 Duration: Approx. 6-9 months We are looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join a finance team on a temporary maternity leave cover. This is a hands-on, operational AP role suited to someone with solid day-to-day accounting experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices and payments
- Manage AP workflows and vendor master data
- Support expense reports and invoice postings
- Handle general operational AP tasks and archiving
- Support colleagues and ensure smooth daily operations
Requirements
- Several years of Accounts Payable experience
- Strong SAP knowledge is essential
- Fluent German is mandatory; good English required
- Commercial Degree or similar qualification
- Reliable, detail-oriented and hands-on approach
- Team player with a practical mindset
This role is best suited to someone operational and execution-focused rather than highly senior or strategic-profile candidates.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Accounting & Finance
Focus: Accounting
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: based on experience
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Zürich
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: DLNWFD-4CBE1111
Date posted: 19 May 2026
Consultant: Charlotte Jacobs
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