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Company Secretary

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an experienced Company Secretary at a leading accountancy practice in Watford, offering a salary between £60,000 and £70,000 per annum.
  • The ideal candidate should have prior Company Secretarial experience, preferably in a professional services firm, and a suitable ICSA Fellow or equivalent senior qualification is desirable.
  • Key responsibilities include managing complex corporate actions, overseeing SEIS/EIS applications, and leading client relationships while ensuring compliance standards are met.
  • The role requires strong technical expertise, a commercial mindset, and excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • This opportunity offers competitive benefits, clear progression pathways, and the chance to work in a supportive environment with prestigious clients.

COMPANY SECRETARY

LEADING ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE

Watford £60,000 - £70,000 pa

Our client, an established and highly regarded accountancy practice with an impressive 50 year heritage, is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join their growing team. With roots in media and entertainment, they've expanded across 20+ industries, offering a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and professional excellence.

COMPANY SECRETARY SUMMARY: Leading a team of three, you'll manage the firm's corporate secretarial services function, providing expert guidance on complex corporate actions while maintaining the highest standards of compliance. This is a key position with direct Partner exposure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage complex corporate actions including capital reductions, share reorganisations and buybacks
  • Oversee SEIS/EIS applications in collaboration with tax teams
  • Lead client relationships and provide technical advisory services
  • Drive department efficiency and best practice
  • Manage team workload and development

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Prior Company Secretarial experience ideally in professional services firm
  • A suitable ICSA Fellow or equivalent senior qualification would be desirable but practical experience is key
  • Strong technical expertise in company secretarial practice
  • Commercial mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills

THE FIRM OFFERS:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Extensive family benefits
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Prestigious client exposure
  • Modern offices in Watford
  • Supportive, collegiate environment

This represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Company Secretary looking to join a growing accountancy practice in Watford with a strong reputation and impressive client base.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.