Assistant Company Secretary (Leading In-House opportunity)

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join its Governance team in Belfast. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about governance and compliance, providing a platform for career growth and development. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations while optimizing governance standards. The organization values fresh ideas and a commitment to learning, making it an ideal environment for both experienced professionals and those starting their careers. Join a value-driven culture and contribute to meaningful governance practices.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in governance and compliance.
• Practical governance and compliance experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advice and oversight to ensure compliance with governance codes.
• Manage the annual Board and sub-committee meeting cycle.
• Prepare Corporate Governance and s172 Statements.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Resilience

Confidence

Education

Chartered Secretarial qualification

Ongoing governance qualifications

Job description

Assistant Company Secretary (Leading In-House Opportunity)

Opportunity – Assistant Company Secretary (Leading In-House Opportunity).

Summary:
Abacus is recruiting for a leading financial institution to hire an Assistant Company Secretary to join the Governance team in Belfast. This is an outstanding and career-defining role for someone with a strong interest in governance and compliance, and confidence to operate in a regulated environment. The organization offers clear progression and learning & development pathways, making this role suitable for someone with long-term career ambitions. You will receive a competitive salary, bonus, and attractive benefits. The company fosters a healthy, value-driven culture with an exceptional client base and workforce.

Focus:
You will support the Governance team by providing professional, independent advice, oversight, and challenge to ensure compliance with governance codes, legal and regulatory obligations, statutory reporting, rules, regulations, and ethics. Your role will include optimizing governance standards, identifying and mitigating risks, and applying best practices. You will manage the annual Board and sub-committee meeting cycle, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, collating and distributing papers, monitoring actions, and maintaining records. Additionally, you will prepare Corporate Governance and s172 Statements, ensure timely Companies House filings, and support director appointment processes. You will assist senior stakeholders on matters related to Audit and Risk Committees, considering relevant laws and governance principles. Leading specific projects on behalf of C-level executives or the board will also be part of your responsibilities.

Suitability:
The organization seeks a candidate with the right attitude and commitment to governance, whether you are experienced or at the beginning of your career. A Chartered Secretarial qualification or ongoing governance qualifications are advantageous. Candidates from legal, finance, audit, or consultancy backgrounds with practical governance and compliance experience are encouraged to apply. The role values the right attitude and long-term potential over specific background or qualifications. Essential skills include organization, communication, discretion, resilience, and confidence to interact with senior executives and board members. Enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and a willingness to learn and develop are highly valued. This is a career-defining opportunity and highly competitive.

If this role interests you, please send an updated CV via the provided link or contact Alan Braithwaite for a confidential discussion.