AJ Chambers are working with a top UK chartered accountancy firm based in London who are looking to expand their Company Secretarial team with and Assistant Manager.
Their clients come from many different backgrounds and are active in all branches of commerce and industry. Dealing with entrepreneurial small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large corporates, Not for Profit organisations and high-net worth individuals.
The Department:
The Company Secretarial Department is a very busy area of the firm which deals with a large number of clients.
The work of the department covers a wide spectrum from routine confirmation statements and accounts approval minutes to share buybacks and capital reductions. The department works closely with the accounting, tax, corporate finance and audit departments – providing company law and secretarial advice and services on a wide variety of matters.
The Role:
They are looking for an individual with strong company secretarial skills acquired in a legal or professional services environment. The CGI/ICSA qualification is not a requirement if the individual is qualified by experience. Study support is available after successful completion of a probationary period.
The successful candidate will assist the head of the department.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The role is varied in nature and the responsibilities will include the assisting the Company Secretarial Department Manager with all aspects of the management of the department including:
• Setting company secretarial standards and policies for the firm
• Overseeing the department budget and setting client fees
• Responsibility for a portfolio of clients, both the provision of an annual compliance service and event driven transactions
• Providing advice and assistance to other departments within the firm and other members of the Company Secretarial team
• Providing training within the Company Secretarial team and the wider firm, as necessary
• Assisting with drafting precedents and other documents
• Other ad hoc duties in line with the role
The Candidate:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in a company secretarial department within a practice environment. Experience of managing people is desirable, but not a requirement. They should demonstrate the following qualities:
• A genuine interest in and enthusiasm for company secretarial law and practice together with excellent technical skills
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of UK corporate law and regulatory requirements, in particular in relation to documentation drafting and corporate record keeping in accordance with UK company legislation, and an appreciation of the upcoming corporate transparency and register reform.
Experience of using Diligent Entities company secretarial software would be a distinct advantage, although, if required, training will be provided.
Excellent benefits and highly competitive salary on offer
For further information please contact Ella Britton
AJ Chambers Recruitment Ltd,