Junior Accountant

Location: Chiasso, Switzerland; office-based role.

Company

hirify.global is a European travel-tech company specializing in dynamic holiday packages and serving millions of travellers worldwide.

What you will do

• Reconcile general ledger and other accounting accounts, maintain fixed asset schedules, and verify financial transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing for Swiss, Italian, and UK group entities.
• Prepare accounting analyses and reports, and support the Finance Manager with annual statutory financial statements.
• Develop and document business processes, accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Italian tax legislation, VAT requirements, and related tax deadlines.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns, and liaise with internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Certificate or degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a similar field.
• Knowledge of Italian tax legislation, specifically VAT (IVA) and related tax declarations.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a similar role and/or in an audit firm.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work in a team, communicate across organizational levels and countries, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, self-motivation, and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset and confidence in using Artificial Intelligence to streamline processes and improve productivity.

Nice to have

• Experience in travel agency accounting and tax legislation.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central ERP software.
• Experience in a Big Four audit firm.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, friendly, and international environment with colleagues from more than 10 countries and over 48 nationalities.
• Professional and managerial skills development training paths.
• Access to O'Reilly, Udemy, Coursera, and internal bespoke training content.
• Equal-opportunity workplace committed to inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and belonging.
• Employment requires legal authorization to work in Switzerland without visa sponsorship.

Hiring process

• HR screening lasting 10–30 minutes.
• First interview with the manager covering soft skills and technical knowledge.
• HR final round followed by an offer if successful.