Accountant (m/f/d)
Employment:
100%
Location:
Frankfurt Airport (Cargo City South) with Home Office Option
About Swissport
We are a global leader in sustainable and responsible airport services provision, renowned for our unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and exceptional service, shaping a future where air travel thrives on reliability, efficiency, and experience.
In 2023, with the support of more than 60,000 colleagues, Swissport provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight at 115 cargo centres. Across a global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents.
The culture of Swissport is shaped by our corporate values, which guide our actions and decision-making processes. These values are at the core of our culture, shaping our business and underpinning our commitment to measuring our impact. They capture the essence of who we are at Swissport and help us deliver value across the entire company.
"Show You Care" underlines that our actions are perceived and valued from the perspective of the people around us. So, whatever we do, we do it purposefully and consciously, taking in the perspective of our colleagues, customers, and passengers.
“Doing the right things” means that we do the things that are valuable to our colleagues, customers, and passengers. We are trained to do this safely and trusted to do the right thing in any given situation.
"Win as a Team" highlights the importance of teamwork. Either we win as a team, or we fall as individuals. Together, we can surpass ourselves and handle any situation.
These values capture the essence of who we are and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and give actionable guidance for individual behaviour of employees, leaders, and executives, serving as a compass for how to act and deliver.
Your Responsibilities:
* Accurate posting of bank statements and accounts payable transactions
* Support in the preparation and submission of VAT returns
* Booking of travel expenses in accordance with company policies
* Posting of accrual-related business transactions
* Initial experience in accounts receivable management is a plus
* Contribution to monthly and quarterly reporting processes (experience desirable)
* Assistance with the implementation of a new data room and digital documentation structure
* Active support in establishing and optimizing digital processes within the accounting department
Your Profile:
* Completed commercial apprenticeship (e.G., Kaufmännische Ausbildung )
* 2–5 years of professional experience in finance and accounting
* Confident handling of bank postings and accounts payable processes
* Experience in accruals and general ledger postings
* Ideally, initial exposure to accounts receivable processes and reporting
* Reliable, detail-oriented, and structured working style
* Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
* Strong interest in digital transformation and process improvement
We offer you a permanent position in the exciting and varied working environment of air cargo and ground handling. You’ll be part of a dynamic and friendly team with flat hierarchies. Your attractive workplace is located in Cargo City South at Frankfurt Airport, with the flexibility of working from home.
Your next step
If you are looking for this key position in Accountant (m/f/d) at a growing and changing international group that is headquartered in Zurich, we invite you to apply. When you do, please send your resume in English via the Apply button.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond personally to every candidate. If you do not hear from us, please understand that we have decided to move forward with another candidate at this time. We truly appreciate your interest in the role and the time you took to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on any protected category.
Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.