Interim Accounting Manager in Chippenham

Join a Science-Led Consumer Healthcare Pioneer on an Exciting Growth Journey. Here at Alliance in Chippenham, Wiltshire we are seeking an Interim Accounting Manager for a 12‑15 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, commencing in January 2026.

As the Interim Accounting Manager you will be part of the UK based Group Finance team, managing an Assistant Financial Accountant and Accounts Receivable Assistant. You will take ownership of the financial reporting and operational finance of Alliance’s main US trading entity, Alliance Pharma Inc within the Group. You will work closely with the supply, commercial and marketing teams along with the local FP&A finance team based in the US to ensure that day‑to‑day transactions and monthly reporting activities are completed accurately.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of the financial reporting for Alliance Pharma Inc (main US trading entity), responsible for the month‑end close and statutory reporting.
• Key contact with Alliance’s auditors on matters relating to Alliance Pharma Inc.
• Balance sheet and P&L analysis and provide detailed commentary to senior management.
• Weekly sales analysis and review of customer discounting and rebates to ensure accuracy of cash receipts and appropriate revenue recognition.
• Support the Group Financial Reporting Manager and wider Financial Reporting Team with ad‑hoc accounting matters in other international legal entities and ensure consistency of processes and controls across the Group.

Team Management & Operational Finance:

• Direct line management of Assistant Financial Accountant and Accounts Receivable Assistant.
• Manage the accounts payable process (purchase to pay) with the Assistant Financial Accountant for Alliance Pharma Inc.
• Review Bank reconciliations and review payment runs, ensuring they are performed on a timely basis and in line with Group approval process.
• Review and approve journals and balance sheet reconciliations of direct reports.
• Manage the accounts receivable process (order to cash) with the Accounts Receivable Assistant for Alliance Pharma Inc; this involves managing US retailer customer portals and liaising with third‑party customer brokers.
• Prepare weekly cash flows and look after day‑to‑day banking requirements of Alliance Pharma Inc.
• Partner with supply chain, commercial, finance and marketing departments in affiliate regions along with UK teams with regards to management of accruals, provisions, and accrued customer discounts.
• Preparation of journals and management of month‑end schedules accruals and prepayments.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations within FloQast (reconciliation tool).

Controls & Process Improvements:

• Ensure the international legal entities are compliant with International Accounting Standards (IFRS) with a particular focus on revenue recognition (IFRS 15).
• Develop and improve month‑end reporting packs of international entities and present to senior management.
• Ensure controls are effective, clearly documented and identify areas where controls could be improved.

Other:

• Support the Group Tax Department with local tax returns and filings.
• Support the affiliate entities with any ad‑hoc projects.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a corporate, international organization – subsidiary AP Accounting, managing banking and accruals for legal entities.
• Background in delivering month‑end reporting within a strict timetable.
• Strong technical understanding of interaction between balance sheets, profit & loss, and cash flow.
• Understanding of financial control best practice and preparation of schedules to audit standard.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with key members of the wider non‑finance team.
• Demonstrable Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup formulae, data manipulation and presentation.
• Self‑motivated and driven to deliver continuous improvements.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? At Alliance, we’re a dynamic, science‑led consumer healthcare organisation specialising in advanced skincare solutions and vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS). Backed by innovation and driven by purpose, we’re on an exciting journey of transformation and growth – expanding our reach, enhancing our brands, and bringing cutting‑edge products to more consumers across the globe. If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of health and wellness in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.