Secretarial Assistant

Sewell Wallis is excited to be partnering with a well-established Leeds City Centre company that is seeking a Company Secretarial Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, international organisation offering excellent support and clear career progression for the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate for this West Yorkshire Company Secretarial Assistant role, will have a strong administrative/executive assistant background, preferably within a professional services environment.

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, handling enquiries promptly and delivering a consistently professional, friendly experience.
• Support a wide range of day-to-day company secretarial matters.
• Maintain and update records accurately using Diligent software.
• Manage core company secretarial documentation, including statutory registers and statutory files.
• Prepare and submit filings to Companies House, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Draft Confirmation Statements, accounts and AGM approval documentation.
• Review and file Confirmation Statements and accounts with Companies House
• Process identity verification requirements and obtain personal identification codes.
• Research, analyse and draft board minutes, resolutions and other company secretarial documents.
• Review process agent letters for execution and maintain up-to-date process agent schedules.
• Handle file openings and closures, engagement and exit letters, and conflict checks.
• Collaborate closely with corporate colleagues on new business opportunities, while actively promoting the Company Secretarial Group internally and to clients.

• Relevant experience in company secretarial work, or a genuine interest in building a career in this area.
• Familiarity with Diligent, formerly Blueprint, or similar entity management software, or a willingness to learn.
• A proactive, dynamic approach combined with a positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure while managing competing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a strong team-oriented approach.
• Strong general IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Up to £35,000
• Hybrid working
• Supportive and enjoyable working environment.
• Modern city centre offices with excellent transport links.

Send us your CV below or contact Emma Johnsen for more information.