Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 95'034 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 111'344 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 124'350 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 150'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Sachbearbeiter/in Rechnungswesen
You manage accounts and calculate quarterly statements precisely
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage client accounts, prepare annual statements, and process tax returns for companies
In accounting, you ensure financial clarity. You record receipts, maintain creditor and debtor accounts, and prepare quarterly and annual statements. You check payment flows, manage collections, and create tax returns. Your precise work forms the foundation for your employer's financial stability.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryReal Estate & Accounting
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Business Consultant Business Intelligence. Based on 362 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 102'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 108'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'250 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 120'000 | 52 |
| Berne | CHF 118'000 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 110'000 | 59 |
| Vaud | CHF 105'437 | 28 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 137'500 | 8 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 131'625 | 12 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 38 |
| Insurance | CHF 120'000 | 11 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 115'500 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 115'000 | 31 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Es gibt verschiedenste Abschlüsse VEB, VSK, kv edupool, AKAD
- ⏱ 2-3 Semester, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
Further training is completed part-time through various associations and educational institutes over two to three semesters.
Typical training path
Es gibt verschiedenste Abschlüsse VEB, VSK, kv edupool, AKAD
Prerequisites
- Good knowledge of accounting
Requirements
- Exact working methods
- Flair for numbers
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precision
- Numerical understanding
- Organizational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check incoming invoices for accuracy. Then you post the data to the general ledger and review outstanding items for the next payment round.
- You record and check incoming invoices for completeness and accuracy.
- You maintain creditor and debtor accounts in accounting software.
- You prepare quarterly and annual statements for management.
- You monitor outstanding receivables and initiate collection procedures.
- You create and submit monthly tax returns to the authorities.
- You check incoming payments and reconcile them with the accounts.
Working conditions
You work in the accounting department of companies, service providers, or public administrations. Your workplace is a standard office with access to accounting software and digital documents.
Where to learn
- kv edupoolBaarerstrasse 77, 6301 Zug
- Verband Schweizerischer Kaderschulen (VSK)Albisriederstrasse 252, 8047 Zürich
- Talacker 34, 8001 Zürich
Strengths
- Precision
- Numerical understanding
- Organizational skills
Trade-offs
- Month-end pressure
- Strict compliance
- Office work
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