Fiduciary Manager

This opportunity is ideal for candidates currently working in a client-facing fiduciary/accounting role within the Swiss market. The role offers a broad scope of responsibility across accounting, tax, payroll, and client relationship management, working closely with SMEs, entrepreneurs, and international clients.

About the Role

As part of the fiduciary team, you will independently manage a portfolio of Swiss corporate and private clients and act as a trusted adviser across a range of financial and administrative matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing client relationships and acting as the main point of contact
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and management accounts
• Handling Swiss payroll, VAT, and tax matters
• Supporting company formations, restructurings, and liquidations
• Advising clients on day-to-day accounting and fiduciary topics
• Coordinating with auditors, tax advisers, banks, and external stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where applicable

The position requires a hands-on approach, strong client communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple mandates independently within a fast-paced fiduciary environment.

About the Candidate

We are specifically looking for candidates with experience in the Swiss fiduciary/trust industry. This role is best suited to professionals currently working as a “Mandatsleiter Treuhand”, “Treuhänder”, or in a comparable Swiss fiduciary accounting function.

You will ideally bring:

• Several years of experience within a Swiss fiduciary or trust company
• Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting, payroll, VAT, and tax processes
• Experience managing client portfolios independently
• A fiduciary qualification such as Fachausweis Treuhand, Fachausweis Finanz- und Rechnungswesen, or equivalent
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Fluency in German and English
• Experience with international clients and Swiss GAAP FER or IFRS would be advantageous depending on the client portfolio