Job Description

Townhouse was created with a single goal: to disrupt and reinvent the global nail salon industry. We are the fastest growing beauty brand in Europe with 40+ salons globally, and we’re driven by a passionate and disruptive team to achieve our mission. We’ve brought together a world-class team from a wide range of industries. As we continue to expand, we need brilliant people (like you!) to help bring the Townhouse brand to life across the world.

Our values

Here at Townhouse, we live by our three core values:

• Details matter
• Passionate in everything we do
• Nice people

Townhouse was born out of the idea that ‘details matter’ – our customers strive for perfection in the details, and so do we. Our passion fuels our work and drives constant innovation. Finally, we pride ourselves on finding nice, kind-hearted people to join our mission to revolutionise the industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager to join our growing Finance team and take ownership of key finance operations, controls and processes across the business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play an important role in keeping our finance operations running smoothly – from billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable through to month-end, VAT and sales tax compliance, intercompany accounting and cash management. You’ll work closely with our Operations, Commercial and Franchise teams, helping us build scalable processes and strong financial controls as Townhouse continues to grow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and improve day-to-day finance operations, processes and controls
• Manage billing and revenue processes across events, franchise, SaaS and product revenue streams
• Own accounts receivable and credit control, including aged debt, collections and dispute resolution
• Manage franchise billing, revenue reconciliations and recurring SaaS billing
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions, recharges, loans and stock accounting
• Review and approve supplier payment runs in line with delegated authority
• Support cash flow planning, banking administration and wider treasury activities
• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns and coordinate US sales tax filings
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the month-end close and preparation of monthly management accounts
• Review AP month-end deliverables, including supplier reconciliations, aged creditors and payment runs
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
• Partner with Operations, Commercial and Franchise teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making
• Support new salon openings, franchise launches and wider commercial projects
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cash conversion and scalability across the finance function

ABOUT YOU

• An experienced finance professional with strong experience across transactional finance and month-end processes
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable taking ownership of your work
• Commercially minded, with the ability to understand how finance impacts the wider business
• Strong technical accounting skills, with experience across reconciliations, journals, accruals and balance sheet controls
• Experience with accounts receivable, credit control and cash collection
• Comfortable working with VAT and other indirect tax compliance
• Confident working with intercompany accounting and multiple entities
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys improving processes and finding better ways of working
• Strong communicator who can build effective relationships with operational and commercial stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business where priorities can evolve
• A team player who brings a positive, collaborative and hands-on approach

LOCATION

This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Support Centre in Central London, and we offer a hybrid working model, aligned with role requirements.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Private healthcare and wellness support – Enjoy access to private healthcare including phone/video GP appointments and treatment in private hospitals where NHS wait times are high.

Employee discount – Enjoy 75% off treatments and 50% off Townhouse products for when you need a little pampering.

Holiday on us – Earn an extra day of annual leave for each year of service from your second year onwards, up to four additional days.

Birthday treat – During your birthday month, bring a friend for a complimentary signature manicure or pedicure, and a glass of bubbles!

Social Budget – Regular team socials and monthly treats, agreed with your manager – from office lunches to after-work drinks.

Emergency cash advance – Interest-free advance of up to £50 per worked day in the month to help cover short-term needs.

Shopping discounts – Save money with a wide range of discounts on top brands.

Refer a friend scheme – Receive a reward when someone you refer is successfully hired.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse, supportive, and empowering workplace.