Assistant Company Secretary

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Company Secretary to enhance their corporate governance. This exciting role involves supporting the company secretarial team, managing statutory documents, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of corporate governance practices, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement within a respected insurance firm. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and impactful in shaping the company's governance framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance or company secretarial role is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK company law and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance processes and manage statutory documents.
• Coordinate board meetings and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor changes in corporate governance regulations.

Skills

Compliance experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and integrity

Education

Experience in company secretarial role

Understanding of UK company law

Job description

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We are working with exclusively with a well-regarded Insurance business who are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Company Secretary to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a growing business and contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of their corporate governance as well as support the wider Compliance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the company secretarial team in managing corporate governance processes.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents, including annual returns, director’s reports, and board meeting minutes.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Maintain and update the company’s statutory records and registers.
• Ensure that all corporate filings, including Companies House submissions, are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of regulatory filings and compliance reports.
• Monitor changes in corporate governance regulations and advise the team of necessary actions.
• Provide advisory and operational support to the business on regulatory matters and regulatory change.
• Provide administrative support for board-level meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting papers, and recording minutes.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of directors, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required by the senior management team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a company secretarial or corporate governance role, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry, is highly desirable.
• Strong Compliance experience, especially on licensing and regulatory matters.
• Strong understanding of UK company law and corporate governance practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.