Assistant Company Secretary

Job description

Assistant Company Secretary - 6 Month Contract

Expanding Financial Services Group with global operations and based in The City requires an Assistant Company Secretary due to an increased workload. Reporting to the General Counsel , you will take minutes at senior management meetings and some board meetings when required. Acquisitions and divestments have been substantial in recent years and this company has a global footprint. You will take responsibility for leading the annual process to approve and file the statutory accounts for all UK-based subsidiaries - including liaising with the internal finance teams, external auditor and company directors, preparing board minutes and other necessary paperwork, arranging board meetings and signatures via DocuSign, and Companies House filings.

Other responsibilities will include:

Monitoring and ensuring completion of annual compliance requirements for all Group subsidiaries

Assist in the production of the Group Annual Report, Interim Report and shareholder circulars

Registration of UK branches and overseas companies

· Leading and assisting in Departmental projects and ad-hoc Company projects.

· Providing support for corporate activities such as financing, acquisitions and disposals.

· Management of insiders lists and permissions to deal requests.

· Support in preparing agendas, relevant reports and meeting packs for Committee meetings as required.

· General support and administrative assistance.

Responsibility for leading the annual process to approve and file the statutory accounts for all UK-based subsidiaries - including liaising with the internal finance teams, external auditor and company directors, preparing board minutes and other necessary paperwork, arranging board meetings and signatures via DocuSign, and Companies House filings.

If the role is of interest, please contact Brian Littleton at Motus on 07376-908788 or at bl@motusrecruitment.com The role is mostly office based with some flexible working. All interested candidates with the required experience are encouraged to apply.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English