Our client is a global advertising/PR group and is now looking for an Assistant Secretary to join their small Company Secretarial team based at offices in SE1.
The role will be offered on a permanent, full time, hybrid basis (3 days a week in the office, rest from home).
This particular role presents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person with strong communication skills and attention to detail, to join this high-calibre Company Secretariat team in a fascinating fast-moving industry.
We think this role would suit a confident and self motivated candidate, someone who can work under pressure when necessary, and someone who is an independent thinker, someone very competent with at least 3-5 years solid company secretarial experience.
Previous experience of restructurings would be extremely useful.
A full job description is available on request but broadly duties will include;
Working closely with Co Sec and Tax Teams on all relevant group transactions Work with Co Sec colleagues to ensure correct compliance with Companies Act for approx.
130 UK companies Assist with management of statutory information held within GEMS for approx.
1300 global entities Assist in onboarding new companies into systems following acquisition Co-Manage annual Legal Audit Liaising with Notary re legalisation of documentation for various countries as required Working with colleagues re ad hoc GEMS development projects Handling ad hoc queries from group companies The successful candidate is likely to have the following skills and qualities;
• CGI Qualified/part-qualified or alternative relevant qualification
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks (both team and individual) and meet deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic attitude to work
• Strong people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A good understanding of Word.
Excel and the ability to utilise new systems quickly would be an advantage.