Accountancy Secretary
Our client, an accountancy practice based in NW11, is seeking an experienced Accountancy Secretary to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to partners and the wider team. Previous secretarial experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Partner and client support
* Managing partners’ portfolios and ensuring deadlines are met
* Supporting the client onboarding process including letters of engagement, AML checks and collecting required documentation
* Diary management for partners, arranging meetings and coordinating schedules
* Chasing clients for records and sending reminders for accounts, corporation tax and other filing deadlines
Company secretarial duties
* Preparing and filing confirmation statements
* Processing director appointments and resignations
* Drafting minutes and issuing share certificates
* Maintaining accurate company secretarial records
Practice administration
* Maintaining workflow sheets for designated partners
* Monthly and quarterly billing, raising invoices and following up on outstanding payments
* General secretarial duties including document preparation, formatting and filing
* Covering reception when required and answering incoming calls
Skills and experience required
* Previous secretarial experience within an accountancy practice is essential
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
* Knowledge of service charge accounts is beneficial but not essential
* Professional, reliable and a strong team player
What we’re offering
* Location: NW11
* Salary: £30,000–£35,000
* Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm