Company Secretarial Assistant

Job Description

Our

Business Services Team

is seeking an

CoSec Assistant . This role will be instrumental in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to advise and support team members on many aspects of Company Law. This will include the drafting of minutes and resolutions, company and group restructuring, and liaising with external organisations such as Companies House. You will be prepared to question data integrity and verify accuracy.

The

Duncan & Toplis group

is one of the UK’s top regional accountancy firms, specialising in accountancy, tax, and business advice, as well as supporting clients with legal services, IT support, and wealth management. Established in 1925, the team provide services to more than 12,000 businesses and individuals. We help each other as well as our communities, taking our social responsibility seriously by supporting local initiatives through the Duncan & Toplis Foundation.

Your responsibilities
Here's a bit more on what you can expect to be doing day-to-day:
Maintenance of the statutory books and records and assisting with annual compliance requirements, such as preparation of annual confirmation statements.
Assisting with new company formations and changes to existing company structures including directorships, PSCs, charge satisfactions, addresses and accounting reference dates.
Managing workflow and client manager expectations, improving, and using specialist knowledge to add value to the Co Sec team.
Developing working relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in obtaining relevant information, maximise yield and performance.

About you
We think you’ll need the following

experience and qualifications

to succeed in the role:
Strong range of IT skills and experience of database management systems
High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
High standard of professional and personal conduct and ethical behaviour
Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
The ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage expectations.

Be a Duncan & Toplis team member
At Duncan & Toplis we offer flexible working arrangements through our flexible working guide, called ‘How We Work’. You can read more here.

As part of our benefits package, we also offer mental health support and time to volunteer for charitable work. These are just some of the perks of working at Duncan & Toplis.
Duncan & Toplis develop talent and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal development, whilst always ensuring we put our values at the forefront of everything we do.