About Us
Cosy is a leading international supplier and developer of educational resources for schools and nurseries. We're not your average company—we're proudly unique. Our innovative and sustainable product range helps children learn through play, while our low-carbon supply chain supports the planet. We source natural and upcycled materials and deliver thousands of high-quality, value-for-money products to tens of thousands of customers every year.
We’re also proud to be double King’s Award winners, recognised for both Sustainability and International Trade - a testament to our commitment to responsible business and global impact.
Cosy gives back too. We donate 10% of our profits annually to the Cosy Foundation, supporting charities and projects that impact thousands of children’s lives each year.
Founded in 2011, Cosy has rapidly evolved into a leading global brand. We’re in a period of significant growth, and we’ve built a dynamic, passionate team. We are working hard to make Cosy one of the very best places to work in the UK.
The Opportunity
We're a fast-growing, multi-award-winning business with around 140 employees, working across both the public and private sectors. As we continue to grow and evolve, we're looking for a Finance Administrator to join our Finance team on a 3-6 month fixed-term contract.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping things organised, solving problems and making sure the details are right. You'll support both our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities, helping to keep our day-to-day finance operations running smoothly.
What makes this role particularly exciting is that you'll be joining us as we prepare to launch a brand-new ERP system. You'll play an important part in supporting the team through implementation, go-live and the transition period, giving you the chance to gain valuable experience during a significant business project.
Whether your background is in finance administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable or another transactional finance role, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Up To:
Accounts Receivable
- Supporting the day-to-day administration of customer accounts.
- Allocating and reconciling customer payments against outstanding invoices.
- Sending customer statements and payment reminders.
- Following up on straightforward overdue accounts by phone and email.
- Responding to customer account and invoice queries, working with colleagues across the business where needed.
- Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining accurate customer information.
- Reconciling invoices, payments and credit notes.
- Escalating disputed balances or account issues when required.
- Keeping clear and accurate records of customer communications and account activity.
Accounts Payable
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation where applicable.
- Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations.
- Investigating invoice discrepancies and helping to resolve queries with suppliers and internal teams.
- Maintaining accurate supplier account records.
- Ensuring invoices and financial documentation are filed correctly.
- Monitoring outstanding items and following up where approvals or information are needed.
General Finance Administration
- Providing administrative support across the Finance function.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Assisting with reconciliations and investigating any differences.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to resolve finance queries efficiently.
- Providing additional support during busy periods and key project milestones.
Is This You?
We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team. You'll also have:
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts or transactional administration role.
- Experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable or both (desirable).
- Confidence communicating with customers and suppliers by phone and email.
- Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
- The ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to change.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A practical, positive approach to problem solving.
- A collaborative style and the ability to build strong working relationships.
The Good Stuff (Perks!) We believe that happy employees change the world. Here’s how we look after you:
- Celebrate You: Take your Birthday off, completely paid!
- Give Back: Paid volunteering days for causes close to your heart.
- Level Up: Training and development tailored specifically to your dreams.
- Green Commute: Free on-site parking with EV charging.
- Stay Well: Full support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Have Fun: Regular social events to let your hair down with the team.
- Serious Relaxation: We take holidays very seriously. You can buy a week's extra annual leave if you need more sun! Plus, loyalty pays off—once you reach 2 years, you accrue 1 extra day per year (up to 30 days total).
Our Commitment to Inclusion
- We hire based on talent, potential, and attitude. We believe every voice deserves to be heard and every individual deserves a fresh start and a fair chance.
- Age Friendly Employer: We welcome candidates of all ages and career stages. Experience comes in many forms, and we value the diverse perspectives that different generations bring to our team.
- Ex-Offender Friendly: We are proud to be an ex-offender friendly employer. We assess every candidate on their skills and capability for the role, providing fair chances to individuals looking to rebuild their lives and careers.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
