Assistant Company Secretary

Overview

Are you looking for a role that is broad and encompasses some non-core CoSec duties? A boutique asset manager is looking for a numerically minded Assistant Company Secretary to join its supportive and collaborative team. As well as looking after the group’s entities, attend Board and Committee meetings and assist with Annual and Half-Year reports, you will also assist the Fund Accountant with reviewing accounts, preparing Board reports and support the team with administrative work around share plans. If you’re looking for a non-traditional role that offers scope to develop in different areas, then this could be the right opportunity for you!

Key Role and Responsibilities:

• Potential to provide direct service to one and support the other investment trust client boards
• Produce company secretarial reports for board meetings, collation and distribution of full board packs, liaising with other internal and external teams where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant regulations including Corporate Governance Code, LRs, Companies Act 2006 and MAR.
• Shadow the Investment Trust fund accountant, assisting in reviewing various accounts and  monitoring and reconciling external accounting services when required.
• Support the team in the record keeping and operation of the various share plans covering the issue and exercise of share awards, liaison with EBT and accounting functions, as well as external advisors and brokers.

Experience and Qualifications:

• ICSA and/or Accounting qualification is preferred.
• Investment trust experience desirable but not essential.
• Capability in MS Word and Excel, ability in Diligent Boardbooks and Entities desirable.

Personal Qualities and Behaviours:

• Ability to liaise with all levels of people with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Gravitas to advise boards with confidence in meetings and duly earn respect.
• A high level of attention to detail and proof-reading ability.