Assistant Company Secretary

Accutrainee Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Accutrainee Limited is looking for a Company Secretary / Assistant Company Secretary to support their governance function in London with hybrid options. This role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in preparing board minutes, maintaining corporate records, and familiarity with Companies House filings. Join a high-quality organization with great opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years company secretarial experience.
• Strong experience with board minutes and governance documentation.
• Familiarity with Companies House filings and UK compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare board and committee papers.
• Maintain statutory books and corporate records.
• Support governance processes and internal decision-making.

Skills

Company secretarial experience

Governance experience

Preparation of board minutes

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CGI / ICSA qualification (completed or in progress)

Job description

Company Secretary / Assistant Company Secretary (2+ Years’ Experience)

London / Hybrid

We are working with a highly regarded organisation seeking a Company Secretary / Assistant Company Secretary to join their legal and governance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a governance-focused professional with at least 2 years’ relevant company secretarial experience looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and commercially minded environment.

We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Company secretarial professionals
• Governance professionals
• Paralegals with strong company secretarial experience
• Qualified lawyers with relevant company secretarial / governance exposure

The key requirement is practical hands‑on company secretarial experience, rather than a specific qualification route.

The Role

You will support the governance and company secretarial function across a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Preparing board and committee papers
• Drafting agendas, board minutes and written resolutions
• Supporting board and committee meetings from a governance perspective
• Maintaining statutory books, corporate records and governance documentation
• Managing Companies House filings and wider corporate compliance obligations
• Assisting with governance processes, approvals and internal decision‑making frameworks
• Supporting entity management and wider corporate housekeeping
• Working closely with senior internal stakeholders including legal, finance and leadership teams
• Helping ensure strong governance standards and regulatory compliance

About You

You are likely to have:

• 2+ years’ relevant company secretarial / governance experience
• Strong practical experience preparing board minutes and governance documentation
• Experience supporting board / committee processes
• Familiarity with Companies House filings and UK corporate compliance requirements
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders
• A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach

Desirable (but not essential)

• CGI / ICSA qualification (completed or in progress)
• Experience in a regulated or corporate environment
• Exposure to listed, international or complex group structures

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build their governance career in a high-quality environment, with broad exposure, senior stakeholder interaction and genuine long-term development potential.