The role
We are seeking a Company Secretarial senior associate to join the growing Business Services Group at Saffery. This is a newly created national team, designed to lead and define the firm’s company secretarial offering, and provide support across the firm to partners and staff in the delivery of this key service. In this position you will be responsible for conducting a range of company secretarial services supporting the Company Secretarial manager and the firms clients within the private sector. This role is ideal for a senior looking to progress their career in this space and becoming a valued member of a collaborative team.
The role reports to the Outsourcing and Accounts Partner and the Company Secretarial manager.
The Responsibilities Include But Is Not Limited To
Client work
- Maintaining statutory books and records
- Preparation and submission of documents for filing at Companies House, including confirmation statements
- Prepare resolutions, forms & supporting documents for share capital transactions
- Incorporations of UK entities
- Registration of UK establishments of overseas companies
- Submit dormant company accounts
- Submit and advise on voluntary striking off applications
- Submissions of PSC notifications and updates
- Register of Overseas Entities filings
- Draft responses to technical queries from clients & colleagues
- Working with internal teams and colleagues
Processes and software
- Help with the review processes and development a national standardised set of procedures
The team
The Business Advisory Group advise businesses ranging from large multi-national corporations to small family-run companies. You will work across a huge variety of sectors including real estate, recruitment, retail and hospitality, financial services, not-for-profit and sports and entertainment.
Our clients range from entrepreneurial owner managed businesses to medium-large international groups.
As a team, we pride ourselves on our outstanding client service, providing a professional and efficient manner tailored to each individual client giving exceptional advice and maximum added value.
You
- This role would suit someone who is CGI qualified or a qualified accountant looking to move into the Company secretarial role or someone with equivalent work experience in this area.
- Previous experience in professional services would be beneficial.
- Possess knowledge of the Companies Acts & relevant statutes
- Demonstrate a passion for delivering quality, ensuring that client needs are met.
- Flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with managers, partners and clients.
- Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and excellent eye for detail.
Reward And Benefits
- A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
- Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
- Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December. The scheme enables staff to share in the profits of the firm.
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
About Us
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We’re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people.
As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.
