Interim Accounting Manager

Contract: Fixed-term contract on payroll - maternity cover, starting August 2026 - May 2027
Join a science-led consumer healthcare organisation at a pivotal moment of transformation. Alliance is on an exciting growth journey - expanding our global footprint, strengthening our brands in skincare and vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS), and modernising the way we work.This is a hands-on Accounting Manager role where you will manage reporting, strengthen controls and play a key part in improving and automating manual, transactional processes as the business evolves in the US.
What you will be doing?

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
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 adhoc accounting matters in other international legal entities and ensure consistency of processes and controls across the Group
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
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 repots.
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 cashflows and look after day-to-day banking requirements of Alliance Pharma
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
.reparation 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 affiliate entities with any ad hoc projects
Support the Group Tax Department with local tax returns and filings

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Experience supporting or owning a country subsidiary (ideally US)
Strong technical grounding: P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
Experienced in month-end reporting under tight deadlines
Confident working with auditors and preparing audit-ready schedules
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation)
Proactive, adaptable and comfortable operating in a changing environment
Collaborative, with the ability to work cross-functionally and internationally

You'll be part of a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation where your work has real impact. This is a chance to work as part of a supportive, high-performing finance team while contributing to a business that is shaping the future of health and wellbeing.
If you're ready to step into a visible, value-adding role within a transforming international business, we'd love to hear from you.
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