Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
Posted 26 Feb 2026
Description
Role overview
We’re hiring a Corporate Compliance Officer to support statutory compliance and corporate filings for a portfolio of UK companies (with occasional non-UK filings). The role focuses on Companies House submissions, share capital and shareholder changes, and maintaining high-quality statutory records. You’ll work closely with colleagues and clients to ensure corporate actions are documented correctly, filed on time, and recorded accurately.
For the right person, there is also scope to broaden into related areas acrossTaxandSmall Businessworkstreams over time.
Key responsibilities
Companies House & statutory compliance
* Prepare and submit routine and event-driven Companies House filings, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
* Draft and coordinate supporting documentation such as written resolutions and related records
* Maintain statutory registers and internal compliance trackers to a high standard (clear audit trail, version control, signed copies stored correctly)
Share capital & shareholder administration (essential focus)
* Support share-related corporate actions including share transfers, allotments, buybacks/cancellations, share splits/reorganisations and new share classes
* Prepare and file relevant forms (e.g., SH01, SH03, SH06, SH08) and ensure registers/cap tables reflect the changes
* Produce and maintain share capital tables and group structure/organisation charts as requires
* Prepare shareholder documents such as dividend vouchers when needed
Venture capital and employee scheme support
* Support compliance processes for EIS/SEIS (including Advanced Assurance and/or EIS1/SEIS1 where applicable)
* Assist with employee equity scheme administration and reporting (e.g., EMI, ERS) and related submissions/documentation (including Val231 support)
Additional filings & ad-hoc compliance
* Assist with specialist registrations and occasional one-off filings (e.g., wholesaler/alcohol-related registrations where relevant)
* Coordinate overseas filings by liaising with local agents/advisers and keeping internal records aligned
Person specification
* Hands-on experience with Companies House filings, specifically involving share capital events (e.g., allotments/transfers and related updates to registers/cap tables) informationOrganised and reliable with deadlines; comfortable managing multiple tasks at onceClear written communication and ability to liaise with clients/colleagues professionallyGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel)
Exposure to EIS/SEIS submissions (Advanced Assurance and/or EIS1/SEIS1)Experience supporting EMI/ERS reporting or similar compliance workExperience drafting or updating articles of association and special resolutions (with supervision/templates)Familiarity with non-UK jurisdiction filings
Learning & progression
This role offers structured training in corporate compliance, with the option (if you’re interested) to broaden into related areas such as Tax and Small Business support. This could include assisting with client queries, coordinating information for tax teams, and building familiarity with wider compliance deadlines across the practice.
What you’ll bring
A structured, careful approach to documentationA “get it right” mindset and willingness to learn technical processesConfidence asking questions early to avoid errors later
WHAT WE OFFER
* Hybrid flexible working modelCareer progression and qualification supportMembership on our Employee Recognition platform Hospitality Rewards - with numerous free perks 24/7 wellbeing support & Discounted vouchers for shopping, leisure, gym memberships and many more.Employee Assistance Programme & coaching support Enhanced parental leave (LOS dependent)Birthday leaveMental Health Half DaysPension schemeIncreasing holiday with service
Company Overview
Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients in the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family-run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders' own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures. Driven by a commitment to customer-first accounting, we've assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, US, Philippines, and Dubai.
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