Trainee Company Secretary (Associate)

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Company Secretary in Manchester

Working as part of our well-regarded, close-knit UK team, you will support in the delivery of company secretarial services to a diverse client base, offering you a solid foundation of company secretarial experience from which to grow your skill set within our team.

We’re looking for someone with a positive, can do attitude, who is committed to training as a Company Secretary and is keen to contribute to the commercial success of our business as we continue to grow.

Main duties include:

• Processing new company incorporation requests electronically through our specialist software
• Assisting with annual filing requirements on behalf of clients, including both the preparation and filing of documents
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documentation and Companies House forms relating to routine company changes
• Supporting internal colleagues with a broad range of corporate secretarial tasks and projects for clients where required
• Managing a portfolio of clients in relation to our core annual service with the supervision of a senior member of the team
• Managing administrative tasks on behalf of the team, including maintenance of our specialist software, registered office service and new client set-up process
• Ensure strong working relationships, both with clients and colleagues alike

Education and qualifications:

• The applicant will have achieved a 2:1 or higher degree qualification
• Has commenced or is looking to commence qualification towards the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme or the LLM in Corporate Governance and Law/Grad CG postgraduate qualifications. 
   

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the role of a Company Secretary
• Understanding of the basic principles of UK company law, corporate governance regulation, and best practice
• Friendly, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills both written and verbal
• Solid IT skills with some experience of Microsoft Office applications
• Previous experience using a Company Secretarial database would be advantageous but is not essential