Company Secretarial Assistant

RSK Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Competitive salary

Job summary

RSK Group is seeking a Company Secretarial Assistant to join the in-house legal team at our head office in Helsby, Cheshire. This full-time role offers exposure to KYC, UBO, filings, and board support within a supportive governance environment.

You will maintain statutory records, manage filings with Companies House, and assist with share transactions, while using Diligent Entities and Microsoft Office daily. A strong eye for detail and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Company Secretarial Assistant, Governance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook and comfortable learning new systems
• Experience using Diligent Entities or similar software is desirable but not essential
• Good attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Responding to KYC , UBO, banking and tender requests
• Processing purchase orders and invoices on behalf of the team
• Maintaining statutory books, registers and company records using Diligent Entities
• Ensuring complete records are received from newly-acquired businesses and properly recorded on Diligent Entities
• Completing statutory filings with Companies House
• Assisting with the organisation of Board Meetings and paperwork relating to the approval of company accounts, dividends and director appointments.
• Supporting subsidiary compliance including working with global advisors on the maintenance of statutory registers and corporate filings.
• Dealing with ad hoc queries from group companies
• Assisting with share transactions, including preparing stock transfer forms and maintaining accurate internal records

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Diligent Entities

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

RSK Group are looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join our busy inhouse legal team. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) role, based at our head office in Helsby, Cheshire.

The Legal Team is a dynamic and friendly group, consisting of professionals specialising in Legal, Compliance and Governance. Together, they work collaboratively to provide expert advice and guidance to the RSK Group across all these areas. If you're passionate about company secretarial work, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to KYC , UBO, banking and tender requests
• Processing purchase orders and invoices on behalf of the team
• Maintaining statutory books, registers and company records using Diligent Entities
• Ensuring complete records are received from newly-acquired businesses and properly recorded on Diligent Entities
• Completing statutory filings with Companies House
• Assisting with the organisation of Board Meetings and paperwork relating to the approval of company accounts, dividends and director appointments.
• Supporting subsidiary compliance including working with global advisors on the maintenance of statutory registers and corporate filings.
• Dealing with ad hoc queries from group companies
• Assisting with share transactions, including preparing stock transfer forms and maintaining accurate internal records

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a Company Secretarial Assistant, Governance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook and comfortable learning new systems
• Experience using Diligent Entities or similar software is desirable but not essential
• Good attention to detail

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?