The role
reports to the Outsourcing and Accounts Partner and the Company Secretarial manager.
The responsibilities
1. Maintaining statutory books and records via company secretarial software
2. Preparation and submission of documents for filing at Companies House, including confirmation statements
3. Assisting with the incorporation of UK entities
4. Submitting dormant company accounts
5. Submitting voluntary striking off applications
6. Drafting responses to technical queries from clients and colleagues
7. Working with internal teams and colleagues across the firm
8. Maintaining and updating trackers, logs, and spreadsheets that are essential for managing deadlines, ensuring compliance, and keeping the company secretarial function running smoothly.
9. Assist with the review process and development of a national standardised set of procedures
10. Assist with the implementation of new company secretarial software and be responsible for keeping information within the software up to date.
The team
The Business Advisory Group advise businesses ranging from large multi-national corporations to small family-run companies. You will work across a huge variety of sectors including real estate, recruitment, retail and hospitality, financial services, not-for-profit and sports and entertainment.
Our clients range from entrepreneurial owner managed businesses to medium-large international groups.
As a team, we pride ourselves on our outstanding client service, providing a professional and efficient manner tailored to each individual client giving exceptional advice and maximum added value.
You
11. This role would suit someone who has entry‑level experience in a legal or accounting environment, such as junior role in a law firm, accountancy practice, or corporate services provider
12. Have had some exposure to Companies House filings or basic legal entity administration.
13. Have familiarity with professional services workflows, client communication, or regulated environments.
14. Demonstrate a passion for delivering quality, ensuring that client needs are met.
15. Flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with managers, partners and clients.
16. Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and excellent eye for detail.
17. Experience using company secretarial software desirable.
Reward and benefits
18. A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
19. Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
20. Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December. The scheme enables staff to share in the profits of the firm.
21. Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
About us
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We're a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We're committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset - our people.
As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.
Company
Who we are
Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we’ve built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.
We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.
When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.
Want to know more?
Company info Website Telephone 03300944149 Location 71 Queen Victoria Street
London
London
UK
EC4V 4BE
GB
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