Finance assistant - working student (50%)

Join our Finance team in Basel as a Finance Assistant, where you will play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you will work closely with the Financial Accountant to support day‑to‑day finance tasks, collaborating within a team that values precision, efficiency, and a strong attention to detail.

As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on‑site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Handle the processing of various types of payments.
• Precise and timely booking of all payments issued.
• Organize payment runs.
• Reconcile bank accounts in various currencies weekly.
• Support the Financial Accountant in daily tasks.

Additional Responsibilities

• Professional interaction with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ad‑hoc reports for the Finance Operations Manager.
• You will communicate primarily in English, our corporate language.

Requirements

• Student Status: Currently enrolled in a university or higher education institution.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1); German (C1) is also required.
• Technical Skills: Confident use of MS Office and digital tools for document management.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, keen attention to detail and a proactive, team and service‑oriented mindset.

What we offer

• Salary: CHF 25.00 per hour (gross)
• Professional Development: Gain hands‑on experience in academic publishing
• Flexible Schedule: Designed to fit your academic commitments
• Dynamic Environment: A friendly and international team
• Fringe Benefits: Premium insurance coverage paid by MDPI, daily breakfast, monthly team lunches, annual team‑building event