Tax Associate

Tax Associate (f/m/x)

Zurich, Switzerland

What to expect in this role

Our client is a highly specialised boutique consultancy that provides integrated legal, tax, audit, and business consulting solutions. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality advice and building long-term client relationships, they offer an environment where experienced professionals can take ownership, contribute ideas, and help shape the future of the business.

In this role, you’ll take on responsibility for tax advisory work, collaborate closely with a range of interesting clients and contribute your specialist knowledge to a dynamic, international environment. The role offers varied responsibilities, interdisciplinary collaboration and opportunities for your professional development.

What you’ll own

• Advising individuals and companies on tax matters – both nationally and internationally
• Responsibility for preparing tax returns and advising clients on general tax issues
• Carefully reviewing tax assessments and tax bills and identify opportunities for optimization
• Contributing to the preparation of tax rulings and tax structuring and applying your expertise in a targeted manner
• Dealing with issues relating to VAT, withholding tax and transfer pricing
• Being involved in cross-functional projects and work collaboratively with colleagues from the areas of fiduciary services (BPO), audit and legal advice

The essentials

• You have a solid educational background in relevant studies
• You have previous experience in tax consultancy
• You want to develop your skills in the field of taxation, and you are aiming to undertake relevant further training in the medium term
• Full business fluency in English and German, both written and spoken is a must

A strong advantage

• Experience in a fiduciary and/or consultancy environment
• Background in an international and entrepreneurial environment
• Familiarity with client advisory and working in cross-functional teams

As a person

You’re precise and proactive. The kind of person who spots an issue before it becomes a problem. You’re comfortable holding things together across multiple workstreams and you take pride in work that’s done properly.

You have an ability to think holistically and an above-average grasp of concepts, you quickly recognise interconnections and act with foresight.

About Blackbird Talent Solutions

Blackbird® Talent Solutions is a SECO-licensed boutique based in Zurich, specialising in Finance & Accounting, HR, and Supply Chain recruitment and outplacement across Switzerland and Europe. Our approach is consultative and human-centric: we work as partners, not intermediaries.

We are committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively work to ensure our process is equitable and accessible. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

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