Accounting & Payroll Manager

Ref 2583111 | Date: 5 Oct 2026

Albedis Lausanne

ALBEDIS is a leading Swiss recruitment partner, specializing in connecting talent and companies across a wide range of sectors, from support positions to executive functions. A member of Interiman Group, ALBEDIS relies on the combined expertise of its partner brands to cover areas such as architecture and real estate, finance, IT, life sciences, legal, or human resources, with a presence throughout Switzerland (Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich).

Accounting & Payroll Manager
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Client description
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Albedis accompanies specialists and executives in their next career step. We connect you with companies that match your experience, your ambitions, and your professional goals.

On behalf of our client, an SME established in the Lausanne region, we are looking for an

Accounting & Payroll Manager

You will take charge of the financial and accounting management of three entities, with a scope ranging from general accounting to advising management. Treasury, vehicle financing, reporting, payroll, and internal control are part of your daily routine. In this capacity, you:

Job description
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• ensure the general accounting of three entities, VAT returns, quarterly closings, and the preparation of the annual closing for the auditing body
• manage treasury, liquidity, cash flow, and profitability, establish monthly reports, and prepare the annual budget
• supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable flows: payments, invoices, credit notes, reminders, and debt collection monitoring
• follow operations specific to the automotive sector: financing of new vehicles, stock financing accounts, control of refinanced vehicles, and vehicle invoicing
• establish financial statements for importers and ensure the follow-up of advertising budgets, credit notes, and relationships with the agent network
• control internal procedures, propose necessary adjustments, and contribute to the prevention of financial risks and irregularities
• coordinate relations with banks, the auditor, importers, and other external partners
• take charge of payroll and HR administration: social security, withholding tax, contracts, arrivals, departures, and personnel-related correspondence
• supervise accounting, administration, and sales disposal activities
• monitor inventories as well as the financial aspects of ancillary activities
• You will also participate in management meetings and cross-functional company projects, particularly those related to the evolution of tools and the use of artificial intelligence

Expected profile
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• proven experience in general accounting, closings, treasury, reporting, and budget preparation in an SME environment (automotive sector, mobility environment)
• ability to maintain operational involvement while providing analyses and recommendations to management
• practice in payroll management, social security, and personnel administration in Switzerland
• first experience in supervising or coordinating an administrative team
• precise communication with various interlocutors: management, banks, auditor, suppliers, and business partners
• knowledge of automotive distribution, stock financing, or relationships with importers constitutes a serious advantage
• knowledge of the ADP Autoline tool is a serious asset

Your advantages
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• The accounting responsibility for three entities
• Direct access to liquidity, profitability, and decision-making topics
• A position that combines finance, automotive operations, HR, and supervision
• Regular exchanges with management, banks, importers, the sales network, and the auditing body
• The possibility to contribute to the improvement of procedures and to the company's transformation projects

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