Assistant (Company Secretarial)

RSM UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Wellbeing benefits

EV car scheme

Virtual GP

Access to 300+ courses

Job summary

RSM UK in Guildford is seeking an Assistant in our Company Secretarial team to support SME corporate clients with statutory registers, Confirmation Statements, and post-incorporation tasks. The role offers a pathway to chartered governance professional status and exposure to cross-office collaboration.

You will gain experience across Companies Act compliance, AML checks, and client take-on procedures, with some travel across the UK while primarily working from our Guildford office.

Qualifications

• Interest in Company Law, Company Secretarial Practice or AML legislation.
• GCSE English Language and Maths level 5+ or equivalent.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide company secretarial support across an allocated client portfolio, including maintaining statutory registers and filing Confirmation Statements.
• Complete post-incorporation formalities and handle Companies House/HMRC filings to assist compliance.
• Support client take-on procedures: information gathering, engagement records, AML checks, and engagement letters.
• Manage work in progress, billing, budgets and deadlines under supervision, building client relationships and escalating issues with solutions.
• Develop knowledge of the firm’s specialist services and participate in training; occasional travel across UK offices; role mainly office-based in Guildford.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Organisational skills

Word and Excel

Education

A Levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Our Finance Function Support team is a fast-growing national service line, dedicated to helping private businesses across the UK manage their finance operations more effectively. As part of this team, you’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking group that supports clients with their day-to-day finance needs, compliance, and strategic growth.

You will be a key member of the growing Company Secretarial national team, with a focus on private businesses within the UK. As an Assistant you will support the wider team and management team to effectively deliver work across a portfolio of SME corporate clients. The opportunity to undergo training to develop a career as a chartered governance professional will be available for the right candidate. With the department experiencing rapid growth, you’ll also collaborate with colleagues across different service lines and offices throughout the UK, while supporting your local office.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Provide company secretarial support across an allocated client portfolio, including maintaining statutory registers, filing Confirmation Statements, completing Level 1 transactions and progressing to Level 2 work under supervision.
• Incorporate new companies, complete post-incorporation formalities and provide administrative support, including Companies House and HMRC Stamp Office filings, to help clients comply with the Companies Act 2006.
• Support client take-on procedures, including gathering prospective client information, recording opportunities, completing engagement and acceptance records and AML checks, and issuing engagement letters.
• Manage work in progress, billing, budgets and deadlines under supervision, while building trusted client relationships, escalating issues with suggested solutions and collaborating with colleagues across RSM to deliver a high-quality service.
• Develop knowledge of the firm’s specialist services and maintain technical expertise through training and professional development; occasional travel to other RSM offices and client premises may be required, although the role will be mainly office-based in Guildford.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• An interest in Company Law, Company Secretarial Practice or Anti-Money Laundering legislation and the desire to develop a career in Company Secretarial Services.
• Education to at least A Level standard or equivalent, with level 5 or higher grade GCSE English Language and Maths.
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of Microsoft Office (with high competency in both Word and Excel).

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Flexible working
• 25 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.