We are looking for a professional to join our Company Secretarial Team. The role is flexible on locations around our JC offices however Edinburgh or Glasgow is preferred.
As a Company Secretarial Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring a seamless Company Secretarial service working closely with both clients and colleagues. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities including client service, data management and internal compliance such as engagement letters, AML and billing.
Job Purpose:
You will support the onboarding of new clients, reviewing company details to ensure accuracy and smooth integration to our systems. You'll also monitor the use of our Registered Office services through monthly reporting.
Beyond internal operational tasks, you will be directly involved in assisting with annual Confirmation Statement filings at Companies House, liaising with clients and ensuring deadlines are met. You will learn our Company Secretarial processes, handling filings at Companies House and maintaining statutory registers using specialised software.
About You:
* Experience in a company secretarial role is not essential as full training will be given
* Subject to performance, we would require someone who has a willingness to embark on either a Paralegal qualification in Company Law or the CGI Certificate in Company Secretarial and Share Registration Practice, both self-study courses which last between 9 – 12 months
* Ability to take initiative as you'll have the opportunity to identify ways to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to exciting internal projects
* Confident communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
* Excellent attention to detail and willingness to learn
* Proficient in Microsoft office including Outlook, Word and Excel
* Demonstrates a flexible and adaptable approach to meeting changing needs and priorities
Why JC?
Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.
We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.
Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning.
In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.
What you can expect
As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.
Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.
Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.
We look forward to hearing from you
At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.
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