Are you a recent graduate? Do you have an interest in company law and want to make a start on your career path?

Our Company Secretarial team is growing, and we’re currently seeking a Company Secretarial Administrator to join them on their journey. You could be based in London, or further a-field in one of our other office hubs.

About the team…

Our Company Secretarial team help businesses operate smoothly. Their support is essential and allows their clients to operate smoothly and focus on achieving their goals, by taking the weight of fulfilling regulatory obligations and compliance off their shoulders. They’ve established a solid presence in the South-East and are now looking to expand their offering across the country.

About the day to day…

You'll be working with a broad range of clients of all shapes and sizes across a range of industries. As a Junior Company Secretary, you can expect to get stuck into:

• Providing administrative support within the Company Secretarial team in processing client compliance and related tasks;
• Preparation and filing of compliance documentation at Companies House within set deadlines;
• Maintaining relevant databases and client records as required; and
• Participating in projects and/or undertaking any other duties as reasonably expected for the role

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as a Company Secretarial Administrator you should;

• Ideally completed a graduate degree
• Have had legal secretarial or business administration experience
• Ideally have experience in a professional services background (not required)
• Be able to work well under pressure, while maintaining a high level of detail and organisation in work
• Able to follow detailed and methodical processes, and input into improving those processes over time
• Have an interest in company law and corporate governance
• Have good IT skills and be able to pick up company secretarial software programmes
• Be a good time manager and be able to take initiative
• Willingness to take on other work when necessary
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional demeanour and the ability to maintain confidentiality

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. So, we don’t give run-of-the-mill advice.

We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

That’s how we’ve become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we’ve never been the type to rest on our laurels.

Over the last couple of years alone, we’ve achieved some fantastic feats:

• Partnered with Waterland Private Equity in July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey
• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as “Best-in-class” for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhance parental leave policy
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for Recruitment Agencies...

Agencies, we love you, but unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you’re interested in working with us, please message careers@cooperparry.com. If we have anything we need additional support with, we’ll reach out to you.

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