About Lantern Corporate Services
Lantern Corporate Services provides specialist accounting, company secretarial, and governance support to a broad range of clients, from fast-growing SMEs to listed entities. Our reputation is built on precision, discretion, and forward-thinking advisory.
Role Overview
We are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded CEO to lead Lantern Corporate Services into its next phase of growth. This is a pivotal leadership role that requires a balance of strong operational oversight, regulatory awareness, people management, and business development.The CEO will be responsible for executing the firm’s strategy, ensuring delivery of high-quality services, maintaining compliance standards, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with our core values of professionalism, trust, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities/ Strategic Leadership
* Help to define and execute the company’s long-term strategic plan in alignment with board objectives.
* Identify and pursue new market opportunities in corporate services, secretarial support, and insourced / outsourced accounting.
* Lead digital transformation initiatives to streamline operations and enhance client experience.
Operational & Financial Oversight
· Oversee delivery of all service lines, ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
· Work closely with team to maintain operational excellence and service consistency.
· Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and KPI monitoring across the business.
· Ability to lead the development of internal controls and procedures
Governance & Compliance
* Assist with the regulatory application with the ACCA or other suitable professional body
* Supervise company secretarial operations for clients, including board support, statutory filings, and recordkeeping.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
* Work alongside the Board to help develop new business.
* Represent Lantern with clients, regulators, partners, and investors, enhancing the company’s visibility and reputation.
* Build and maintain long-term client relationships and ensure excellent standards of communication and service.
* Provide thought leadership on accounting, compliance, and governance matters to clients and staff alike.
Leadership & Team Development
* Cultivate a motivated, ethical, and skilled leadership team.
* Promote internal training, compliance awareness, and staff development.
* Build a values-driven, collaborative culture within a high-performing environment.
Candidate Profile / Essential Experience
* Proven experience in a senior leadership role within professional or financial services, ideally in an accounting firm.
* Strong understanding of UK corporate compliance, board governance, and regulatory frameworks.
* Track record of scaling a business, implementing operational improvements, and delivering growth
Education & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline
* ACA, ACCA, ICSA (CGI), CIMA or similar professional qualification is required.
* MBA or equivalent strategic leadership training is desirable.
Skills & Attributes
* Commercially savvy with strategic acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset.
* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
* High integrity and professional ethics, especially in handling confidential and regulated matters.
* Resilient and adaptive, with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
Remuneration & Benefits
* Competitive base salary £60k-£100k (dependent on experience)
* Annual performance-related bonus
* Equity participation potential
* Professional development support
Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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