Chartered Company Secretary / Corporate Governance Specialist

Chartered Company Secretary / Corporate Governance Specialist Canterbury, Kent | Salary DOE | Full Time | Permanent An excellent opportunity for a qualified Chartered Secretary, whether recently qualified or experienced, to join a growing Corporate Governance team within a highly regarded accountancy and advisory firm in Canterbury. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team, working on a varied range of company secretarial and corporate governance matters, including share-related transactions, corporate reorganisations, demergers and company restorations. Our client is open to candidates at different stages of their careers, from recently qualified Chartered Secretaries looking to build their technical knowledge through to experienced professionals who can confidently manage more complex corporate transactions. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to sharing knowledge, supporting professional development and building a team that continues to learn and grow together. Key Responsibilities Manage and support a broad range of company secretarial and corporate governance matters for a varied client portfolio. Assist with share-related transactions, including share-for-share exchanges, share transfers and changes to company share structures. Support corporate reorganisations, demergers, company restorations and other corporate transactions. Prepare and maintain statutory registers, corporate records and company secretarial documentation. Manage Companies House filings and ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements. Prepare corporate resolutions and supporting documentation relating to company changes and transactions. Work closely with colleagues and senior management to deliver accurate and timely company secretarial services. Provide practical guidance and support to clients on company secretarial procedures and statutory obligations. Develop technical expertise across more complex corporate governance and company secretarial matters. Contribute to the continued development of the firm's corporate governance services. Support wider governance activities, potentially including Board administration, governance frameworks and risk management. About You We are looking for an approachable, enthusiastic and technically capable company secretarial professional who enjoys working collaboratively and is motivated to continue developing their knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: A Chartered Secretary qualification (CGI/ICSA), including recently qualified candidates. Relevant experience within a company secretarial, corporate governance, accountancy or professional services environment. A good understanding of UK company law and Companies Act requirements. Experience with routine company secretarial procedures, statutory registers and Companies House filings. Some exposure to share-related transactions, corporate reorganisations or similar corporate work would be particularly advantageous. Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues and clients. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to develop technical knowledge. A collaborative, team-focused attitude and an enthusiasm for continuous learning. Additional experience that would be advantageous: Share-for-share exchanges and complex share transactions. Corporate demergers, reorganisations and company restorations. Board development and Board management. Corporate governance frameworks and risk management. Experience using specialist company secretarial software. Candidates are not expected to have extensive experience across every technical area. The business is equally interested in recently qualified professionals who have a strong foundation in company secretarial work and are keen to develop their expertise with the support of an experienced team. Why Join? This is an excellent time to join a successful and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm that is continuing to expand its services and invest in the development of its people. The Corporate Governance team is growing, creating opportunities for individuals to broaden their technical knowledge, gain exposure to more complex corporate work and contribute to the development of the firm's wider governance offering. What is on offer: A permanent position within an established and expanding professional services business. Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and complex corporate transactions. The opportunity to develop expertise in share transactions, reorganisations and corporate governance. Support and mentoring from experienced colleagues. A collaborative team environment with a strong focus on learning and professional development. Opportunities for long-term career progression. Direct interaction with senior professionals and clients. The successful candidate will be based in the Canterbury office to become familiar with the business, its systems and the wider team. Apply Today If you are a qualified Chartered Secretary looking for an opportunity to develop your career, broaden your technical experience and become part of a supportive and growing Corporate Governance team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Whether you are recently qualified and keen to develop or an experienced professional looking for a fresh challenge, we welcome your application. Please apply with your updated CV for a confidential discussion with Fresh People Recruitment. TPBN1_UKTJ