Posted 3w ago

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

@ Clarivate
Belgrade, /, Serbia
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Review invoices, Investigate discrepancies, Handle inquiries
Requirements Summary:Senior accounts payable role requiring English proficiency, Excel, degree in economics or business, experience with invoicing and IP vendor processes.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Excel, Microsoft Office
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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team in Belgrade. This role offers a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment while further developing knowledge of invoicing and Accounts Payable processes. The position involves daily communication with both internal stakeholders and external vendors, requiring strong coordination and problem‑solving skills. You will become part of a collaborative sub‑team of 10 colleagues and report directly to the Manager, Accounting.

In this position, you will also support activities connected to our Intellectual Property (IP) vendors, which means you’ll have the chance to learn how accounting processes function within the IP world, a unique area that combines finance with protection of intellectual property rights.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments   

  • Proficient level of English language

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook...) with accent on Excel

  • Bachelor's degree in economics, business or similar and/or equivalent working experience 

It would be great if you also have . . .   

  • Previous working experience with processing incoming invoices

  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices 

  • Basic knowledge of patent and trademark lifecycle

What will you be doing in this role?

  • Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate matching with purchase orders and supporting documentation

  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payments, collaborating with internal stakeholders as needed

  • Handle day‑to‑day vendor inquiries and ensure timely and professional communication

  • Execute vendor payments and prepare reconciliations for vendor accounts

  • Manage shared Accounts Payable and invoicing email inboxes on a daily basis, ensuring efficient issue resolution

  • Support audit requests and prepare basic, recurring reports related to Accounts Payable activities

About the Team    

The wider accounting team consists of 30+ colleagues & is responsible for various accounting processes, including invoicing & accounts payable processes. We have an effective team of self-driven colleagues who collaborate with various stakeholders.

Benefits: 

  • Holidays: 25 days paid leave per annum  

  • Private Health Insurance  

  • Paid Lunch  

  • Yearly Bonus  

  • Yearly Merit Plan  

  • My Learning Platform  

  • Fit Pass  

  • Life Insurance 

  • Accident Insurance 

  • Company bicycles for rent free of charge

Hours of Work  

This is a full-time position with working hours 9 am to 5 pm CET. The role is hybrid, with an expectation to work from our Belgrade office at least three days every other week.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all  qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.