Assistant Company Secretary

  • Job Reference: 1298704457-2
  • Date Posted: 18 April 2024
  • Recruiter: Reed
  • Location: London
  • Salary: £58,000 to £65,000
  • Sector: Administration, Client Services, Compliance/Risk/Internal Audit, Corporate Services
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Assistant Company Secretary
  • Annual Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
  • Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office)
  • Job Type: Full-time

My client is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to join a prestigious accountancy practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within Financial Services, Retail, or Professional Services. This position offers hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Ensure that all clients meet their Companies House filing deadlines.
  • Keep statutory books current and accurate.
  • Generate necessary documents for regular Companies House filings.
  • Compose resolutions, forms, and supplementary documents for transactions involving share capital.
  • Perform PSC analysis and keep PSC registers updated.
  • Oversee the registration of UK branches of foreign companies and provide advice on their compliance obligations.
  • Handle the billing process, which includes generating and dispatching invoices for work completed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Assistant Company Secretary.
  • Experience within Financial Services, Retail, or Professional Services industries.
  • Strong understanding of Companies House filing requirements and procedures.
  • Proficient in maintaining statutory books and handling share capital transactions.
  • Knowledgeable in PSC requirements and dormant company accounts.
  • Experience in forming UK companies and LLPs, and managing UK establishments of overseas companies.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to respond to technical queries effectively.
  • Proficient in billing and invoicing processes.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Hybrid working model allowing flexibility.
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Opportunity to work within a well-esteemed accountancy practice.
  • Exposure to a diverse client base and complex company secretarial duties.

To apply for the Assistant Company Secretary position, please submit your CV!