Senior Accounting Associate

Human Technopole; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible working policies

Welfare provisions

Parental support initiatives

Job summary

Human Technopole in Milan seeks a Senior Accounting Associate to run accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and reconciliations. You will coordinate with Procurement and Finance and support audit readiness, policy compliance and internal controls.

The role requires a 5-year accounting track record, Italian fluency, and strong ERP experience (SAP). Relocation support and flexible work options accompany a permanent contract on our vibrant international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance with solid exposure to accounts payable processes and reconciliations.
• Fluency in Italian, written and spoken; good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounts payable activities including invoice processing, payments, reconciliations and compliance with internal procedures.
• Resolve invoice, payment and cost-allocation issues by collaborating with Procurement, Finance and budget holders.
• Maintain and update A/P systems (SAP, SDI, Namirial) and identify opportunities to improve processes and tools.
• Prepare documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audits, respond to auditor requests.
• Provide guidance on recurring A/P issues and support continuous process improvements across AP.

Skills

Accounts payable

Italian language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Namirial

SDI

Job description

Build the science that shapes the future of human health.

Application closing date: 13.11.2026

Join a place where ambitious science thrives

Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting‑edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery. Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.

Within this mission, the Finance Department at HT is expanding and seeking professionals with specific expertise in accounting and tax related tasks.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Accounting Associate to support the activities of the Finance Team.

Your mission

As Senior Accounting Associate, you will oversee and support accounts payable processes, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant execution of A/P activities. You will act as a key point of reference for reconciliations, invoice processing and discrepancy resolution, collaborating with internal stakeholders and contributing to process improvements and you will report to the AP Accounting Coordinator.

You will enhance your professional skills by:

• Overseeing daily accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, reconciliations, and compliance with internal procedures.
• Resolving invoice, payment, and cost-allocation issues by collaborating with Procurement, Finance, budget holders, and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining and updating A/P systems (SAP, SDI, and Namirial), performing system checks, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and financial tools.
• Preparing documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audits, responding to auditor requests, and supporting compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Providing guidance on recurring A/P issues, managing vendor sub-ledger activities, and contributing to continuous process improvements across the accounts payable function.

Human Technopole supports career development through training, mentoring and dedicated learning opportunities.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with solid exposure to accounts payable processes and reconciliations.

Advanced understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and accounting controls.

Strong familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and financial/accounting tools.

Fluency in Italian, written and spoken.

Good knowledge of written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Previous experience working within public administration organizations.

Organizational and social skills

• Ability to review complex transactions, identify discrepancies, and drive timely resolution.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance, Procurement, and operational teams.
• Proactive approach to process improvement and strengthening administrative controls.

Why Human Technopole

HT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support. Candidates moving to Italy may benefit from attractive tax benefits. We promote work-life balance and provide parental support initiatives.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).

This is a permanent contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level C1.
Salary: up to € 40.000,00 depending on the candidate’s seniority.
Number of positions offered:1
The position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.

Information at a Glance Legal Entity: Fondazione Human Technopole Area: Administration Unit of Service: Finance