Company Secretarial Executive - Guildford, United Kingdom - RSM

RSM

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Guildford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive.

We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.

This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Overall purpose

This exciting role is within RSM's National Company Secretarial team which is part of the firm's Accounting and Business Advisory (ABA) service line.

The team is responsible for providing company secretarial compliance services and transaction support to RSM's corporate clients and, therefore, a good understanding of company law is essential.

With a personal, director/partner led approach we work as trusted advisers to a wealth of clients from owner-managed businesses to large corporate clients and limited liability partnerships across a wide range of sectors.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

We can offer a great salary and benefits package, but also the opportunity to work for an organisation that genuinely values you and will aid your development and progression.

You will be required to manage a portfolio of clients for the purpose of annual compliance and routine transactions and assist the Company Secretarial managers with one-off consultancy projects and transaction support, working within the team to ensure the highest possible standards of client service at all times and taking an active role in the growth of the department through identification of opportunities and involvement in the business development process.

Responsibilities
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Competently advise on, and prepare documentation for, company secretarial compliance and transaction support for RSM's corporate clients thus ensuring that our clients comply with the Companies Act 2006 and related legislation

Attend and minute clients' board meetings and general meetings as required
Delegate, supervise and review routine company secretarial tasks performed by more junior members of the team
Collaborate with Managers to ensure the smooth progress of engagements including preparing proposals and fee quotes, preparing draft documentation for review, communicating with the client, filing documentation at Companies House, and monitoring costs and billing.
Communicate with other departments and offices to ensure that agreed deadlines are met and significant issues are resolved in a timely manner
Maintain and develop client relationships, always providing excellent client service
Training and developing junior team members to enhance their skills
Assist with marketing and business growth opportunities, communicating with regional RSM offices and attending networking events as required
Develop and maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the CGIUK CPD requirements
Record time spent daily and ensure that time charged is consistent with the proper performance of the work
Always comply with RSM policies and procedures
Perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested

Personal and professional qualities

Once you start your RSM career, you will be welcomed into a community of professionals who will help you generate ideas, find innovative solutions, and make you feel like you belong.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity your qualifications, skills and experience must include:

Having completed or nearly completed the qualifying program to become an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
Significant practical experience gained within a professional services firm or at group subsidiary level in industry
Good knowledge of Company Law, Company Secretarial Practice, Stamp Duty, and Anti-Money Laundering legislation
At least grade B GCSE Level English Language and Maths
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Experience of training others to enhance their skills
Ability to work on one's own initiative and as part of a team
Good organisation skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
Flexibility and adaptability
A willingness to travel to client's premises or other regional offices is required and knowledge of Diligent Entities company secretarial software is desirable but not essential as training can be provided.

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