I am an independent professional in the lausanne area and have just received my workpermit and can operate now in switzerland.

Now I am looking for an accountant, preferably a small office or an independant person. My administration and yearly taxes will be straight forward. Does anyone have recommendations? And do the hourly rates differ a lot between accountants?

Second, can I do the quarterly administration and VAT declarations myself and have the yearly balance sheet and tax declaration handled by an accountant?

Thanks a lot for any referals and answers to my questions.