Corporate Secretarial Assistant — 12-Month Contract (Harrow)

Confidential; Harrow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Office in Harrow

Job summary

Confidential in Harrow is seeking a Company Secretarial Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover, office-based five days a week. You will support partners and accountants with governance tasks and client onboarding.

The role requires CoSec knowledge and strong MS Office skills, with experience in UK company law. You will maintain statutory records, manage Companies House filings, draft board minutes, and help meet deadlines for tax and accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Company Secretarial administrative role, ideally in accountancy practice, legal, or professional services.
• Previous or good understanding of UK company law compliance and Companies House filing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with accountancy/CRM or secretarial software is advantageous.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to liaise professionally with clients and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to partners and accountants, including diary coordination, correspondence and drafting letters or invoices using templates.
• Assist with onboarding of new clients, collecting AML and KYC documentation.
• Maintain and update statutory registers and client corporate records.
• Coordinate company incorporations, director changes, share allotments, and timely submission of confirmation statements.
• Prepare draft board minutes, resolutions and other corporate documents as required.
• Track deadlines for tax returns, accounts and Companies House filings and liaise with clients about document submissions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CoSec knowledge

Communication

Tools

Xero

Iris

CCH

Inform Direct

Job description

Confidential in Harrow is seeking a Company Secretarial Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover, office-based five days a week. You will support partners and accountants with governance tasks and client onboarding.

The role requires CoSec knowledge and strong MS Office skills, with experience in UK company law. You will maintain statutory records, manage Companies House filings, draft board minutes, and help meet deadlines for tax and accounts.