Company Secretary

Company Secretary - Cambridgeshire

Are you a detail-driven Company Secretarial professional who enjoys managing your own client portfolio, building trusted relationships, and delivering high-quality compliance work within a professional services environment?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow your expertise, this opportunity could be an excellent fit.

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Company Secretary to provide high-quality statutory compliance and governance services aligned with UK regulatory requirements and the Companies Act 2006. You will work hands-on with a diverse group of clients, combining technical expertise with a strong client service approach.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a UK Financial Services or Professional Services Firm who thrives in an autonomous yet supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file Confirmation Statements and other Companies House forms
• Maintain statutory registers including PSC, directors, and shareholders
• Manage company incorporations (Ltd and LLP)
• Draft board minutes, written resolutions, and dividend documentation
• Process changes to directors, secretaries, registered office, share capital, and shareholders
• Monitor Companies House deadlines to ensure timely, accurate submissions

Client Portfolio Management

• Act as the first point of contact for allocated company secretarial clients
• Liaise with accountants, tax teams, solicitors, and banks
• Support clients with share allotments, transfers, and basic reorganisations

Practice and Compliance Support

• Maintain accurate records within company secretarial software
• Support internal compliance procedures
• Assist with AML checks, client onboarding, and document verification
• Set up new clients in practice management and CRM systems
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date client records
• Manage professional clearance requests in accordance with ICAEW standards
• Assist with ongoing risk assessments and audit trails
• Support fee renewals, engagement updates, and billing preparation

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2-3 years' company secretarial experience within a UK practice
• Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006
• Experience using Companies House WebFiling and/or secretarial software (e.g., CCH)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Clear and professional written communication

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and self-motivated
• Professional and client-focused
• Calm under pressure with good time-management
• Strong team player

What This Role Offers

• A varied and interesting client portfolio
• Autonomy and responsibility for your own workload
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to develop your technical and professional skills within a respected practice

Interested in Applying?

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build strong client relationships, and enhance your expertise, we'd love to discuss this opportunity with you. Feel free to drop Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) if you have any questions