Overview Ref: Company Secretary Salary: £30 - £33k PA Location: Hybrid – Home/office Type: Full Posted 31st Jan 2024 Hours: 40 Hours per week WS & Co is a fully outsourced accountancy provider for clients in the hospitality industry, with multiple offices in the UK & one in the US. We are seeking a reliable Company Secretary to join our team. The successful candidate will need to have quick typing skills, an analytical mind, exceptional attention to detail and a passion for precision. We’re looking for a long-term employee who wants to grow within our business. With offices across the UK and a growing client base there is room for progression within the company for the right candidate. If you enjoy a challenge and can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment please get in touch. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, have excellent attention to detail, be organised, flexible and have a can-do, positive attitude. If you think that this is you, read on WHAT WE CAN OFFER: Competitive salary On-going training & support Part of a diverse, progressive, expanding and vibrant team Membership to Perkbox (Who doesn’t love a free coffee?) Career progression and support in achieving nationally recognised qualifications 30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) Contributory pension scheme Company events Hybrid working model Wellbeing and Mental Health Supportive THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE, BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING TASKS: Producing official documentation such as Shareholder Agreements. Producing the required supporting documents for Companies House filings (e.g Board Minutes and Resolutions) Navigating the requirements with HMRC and Companies House when clients undertake share options (eg EMI Scheme) Seeking Clearance with HMRC for company transactions and reliefs. Group Restructures (requirements and documentation) Employment Related Securities. Producing Cap Tables. Following and managing the Client On-boarding and Off-boarding process. HMRC & Companies House filings, communication and maintaining correspondence records. Company formations, registrations and all general company secretarial tasks, such as Confirmation Statements. Maintaining all client records and correspondence. Setting up client bank accounts, creating client and banking relationships. Letters, references and correspondence between WS& Co and clients. Ad hoc jobs billable to the client. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Chartered Company Secretary or similar (preferred) Experience working in a Accounts/ Finance or Law environment (preferred) Excellent communication and administration skills include systems, data input, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel etc. Good knowledge of IT systems Effective organisational skills Strong team player Flexibility to respond to multiple priorities Adaptable Right to live and work in the UK “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.