Company Secretarial Manager

G2 Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory firm in the City of London is seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Manager to lead its Company Secretarial function. In this role, you will manage a broad client portfolio, provide expert governance advice, and work closely with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a professional services environment, strong knowledge of the Companies Act, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, promoting employee wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Focus on employee wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and governance best practices.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the Company Secretarial service.
• Act as the go-to contact for technical company secretarial matters.
• Manage incorporations, dissolutions, share transactions, and director changes.
• Ensure statutory registers are maintained and regulatory compliance is upheld.
• Provide guidance on company law, governance and directors' duties.
• Lead on complex corporate actions including share buybacks.
• Collaborate with partners and compliance teams for seamless client experience.

Skills

Experience in professional services

Knowledge of Companies Act 2006

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Client-facing skills

Job description

Company Secretarial Manager

I'm working with a well‑established and rapidly growing accountancy and advisory firm based in the City of London, seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Manager to lead and expand its Company Secretarial function.

The role sits at the heart of a thriving practice with a diverse and international client base across sectors including finance, property, tech and not‑for‑profit. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute strategically to the growth of the team, while delivering expert governance advice to a varied portfolio of clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a growing function in a dynamic and forward‑thinking professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the Company Secretarial service, managing a broad client portfolio
• Act as the go‑to contact for technical company secretarial matters
• Manage incorporations, dissolutions, share transactions, director changes and confirmation statements
• Ensure statutory registers are maintained and regulatory compliance is upheld
• Provide guidance on company law, governance and directors' duties
• Lead on complex corporate actions including share buybacks and capital restructures
• Collaborate with partners and compliance teams to deliver a seamless client experience

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and governance best practices
• Excellent communication, organisation and client‑facing skills

Hybrid Working

This role offers a flexible hybrid model with 2-3 days per week in the City office, alongside core working hours of 10am‑4pm. The firm promotes smart working and values employee wellbeing, autonomy and long‑term career development.