Company Secretarial Assistant – 12‑Month Maternity Cover

About the role

This 12‑month maternity cover position offers an organised administrative professional the chance to work within a busy accountancy practice in Harrow. You will support partners and accountants while gaining hands‑on experience of UK corporate compliance and company law.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive practice administration, including diary management, correspondence handling and drafting letters or invoices.
• Assist with client onboarding, collecting AML and KYC documentation.
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure corporate records are up to date.
• Coordinate Companies House filings such as incorporations, director changes, share allotments and confirmation statements.
• Prepare draft board minutes, resolutions and other corporate documentation.
• Track deadlines for tax returns, accounts and statutory filings, liaising proactively with clients.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a company secretarial administrative role, preferably within an accountancy, legal or professional services environment.
• Good understanding of UK company law compliance and Companies House filing requirements.
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, confident when liaising with clients.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Xero (accountancy software)
• Iris (accountancy software)
• CCH (accountancy software)
• Inform Direct (company secretarial software)

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000‑£40,000 per year.
• Professional development with deep exposure to corporate compliance and UK company law.
• Supportive, close‑knit team environment that values continuous growth and client care.