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Company Secretarial Assistant

United Kingdom, West Malling 13.00 - 15.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted November 05, 2025
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Job Description

This role involves assisting in corporate governance, handling company filings, maintaining statutory registers and records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The assistant will collaborate with the Chief Legal & Governance Officer and internal/external teams.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist with the preparation and submission of Companies House filings, including confirmation statements, director appointments/resignations, and share allotments
  • Coordinate responses to UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) and KYC (Know Your Customer) information requests
  • Maintain and update statutory registers and company records diligently
  • Support the preparation and circulation of board and shareholder documentation, including resolutions and meeting minutes
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements at all times
  • Liaise with internal teams, external advisers, and regulatory bodies
  • Assist with other administrative and compliance-related tasks within corporate governance

Requirements

  • ICSA/CGI qualification (part-qualified or studying) is desirable but not essential
  • Prior experience in a company secretarial or corporate compliance role
  • Strong working knowledge of Companies House processes and online filing systems like Diligent Entity Management
  • Experience with UBO/KYC compliance and due diligence documentation
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • familiarity with entity management software is a plus

Nice to have

familiarity with entity management software

What we offer

  • Weekly Pay
  • Up to 28 days annual leave
  • Dedicated consultant to support your job search
  • First opportunity to see permanent positions
  • Access to free eyecare vouchers
  • Temp of the Month awards
  • Timesheets can be completed on mobile device
  • Perks at work
  • Discount schemes
  • Access to Well-being platforms

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