Sopher + Co
Company Secretarial Manager
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Company Secretarial Manager
About Sopher + Co
Big decisions deserve clear thinking.
At Sopher + Co, we've spent more than 50 years helping entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals navigate complex financial and commercial challenges. From:
- Tax planning
- Private office services
- Business advisory
- Technology
We bring everything together to make life simpler and help our clients focus on what matters most.
We don’t just solve problems — we build relationships, offer clarity, and give our clients the confidence to move forward. And it’s our people who make that possible.
Our Journey
- We started in Elstree in 1975, working closely with clients in the media, entertainment, and music industries.
- Today, we support a diverse and prestigious client base across more than 20 sectors.
- While we’ve grown, our approach remains unchanged:
- Straightforward advice.
- Practical, personal, and easy-to-action recommendations.
If something’s complicated, we provide simplicity — that’s where we add value.
Company Secretarial Manager – Borehamwood
We’re looking for a Company Secretarial Manager to join our Borehamwood-based team.
About the Role
This is a varied, client-facing role where you will:
- Manage a portfolio of company secretarial clients, acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day matters.
- Provide technical advice across a broad range of corporate and Companies Act matters.
- Ensure high-quality company secretarial services are delivered efficiently across the firm.
- Collaborate with audit, accounts, tax, and advisory teams to provide practical, accurate, and timely support.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, helping them grow their skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Management
- Manage a portfolio of company secretarial clients.
- Act as the key contact for all day-to-day corporate matters.
- Corporate Compliance & Documentation
- Advise clients and colleagues on company secretarial and Companies Act matters.
- Maintain statutory records and ensure compliance with UK company and LLP regulations.
- File confirmation statements and Companies House documentation accurately and on time.
- Share Capital & Transactions
- Handle share allotments, transfers, reorganisations, and buybacks.
- Prepare documentation for changes to share capital, including:
- Company name changes
- Accounting reference dates
- Amendments to articles of association
- Corporate Formation & Regulatory Matters
- Oversee company incorporations, LLP formations, and UK establishment registrations for overseas companies.
- Manage reductions of capital, share buybacks, and corporate transactions.
- Client Onboarding & Compliance
- Support the client onboarding process.
- Conduct annual reviews of beneficial ownership and KYC documentation.
- Assist with SEIS and EIS applications where required.
- Operations & Team Support
- Manage client billing and optimise the company secretarial function’s efficiency.
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
- Liaise with Companies House and regulatory authorities on behalf of clients.
- Technical & Software Proficiency
- Maintain expertise in Company Secretarial Software and Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel).
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What You’ll Bring
You’ll thrive in this role if you possess:
- Clear, Non-Technical Communication
- Technical confidence without jargon.
- Ability to explain complex matters simply and offer practical advice objectionable by clients.
- Organisational Skills
- Proactiveness in managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong Relationships
- Communicate professionally and confidently in writing and verbally.
- Enjoy building strong partnerships with clients and colleagues.
- Firm Culture Fit
- Preference for collaborative environments where knowledge sharing is encouraged.
- Commitment to supporting and empowering team members.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Company Secretarial expertise is roles, the bedrock of this position.
- Qualification
- CGI (formerly ICSA) qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Relevant Experience
- Experience in a company secretarial role within:
- Professional services firms
- Corporate secretariat environments
- Experience in a company secretarial role within:
- Detailed Technical Knowledge
- Deep understanding of company secretarial practice and the Companies Act 2006.
- Experience ensuring UK company and LLP compliance.
- Corporate Transaction Skills
- Hands-on experience with share capital transactions, including:
- Share allotments
- Share transfers and reorganisations
- Declarations of solvency
- Hands-on experience with share capital transactions, including:
- Compliance & Legal Competency
- Knowledge of beneficial ownership requirements and company secretarial compliance obligations.
- Technical And Skill Proficiency
- Strong movement-related proficiency (time management and prioritisation).
- Exceptional written and verbal professionalism and company secretarial software proficiency.
- System slider Automation
- Equally effective in working autonomously or collaboratively.
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What We’ll Offer You
At Sopher + Co, we reward excellence with a comprehensive, all-around benefits package.
Career & Financial Support
- Competitive salary aligned with market standards.
- Private Medical Insurance (available from day one).
- Life assurance (Death in Service benefit).
- Group Income Protection (GIP).
- Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Digital GP access.
- YuLife wellbeing platform for mental health and stress reduction.
- Reward Gateway (employee discounts and cashback offers).
- Generous holiday entitlement, including the **option to buy and sell leave).
- Enhanced family-friendly policies for work-life harmony.
Development & Recognition
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Fully funded training programmes, including:
- Study courses
- Examination and tuition support (classified exam rewards).
- Recognition initiatives for long service and milestones.
- Cycle to Work scheme for sustainable commuting.
- Exclusive employee discounts (e.g., will writing and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs)).
Belonging & Culture
- A friendly, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
- Social committee and regular events, fostering team cohesion.
- Office refreshments, including fresh fruit.
Why Join Us?
Uniqueness of Exposure — Work with a prestigious client roster across diverse sectors. The opportunity goes beyond typical company secretarial roles to:
- Media, entertainment
- Financial services
- ICT and tech industries The experience is rare, especially absent larger firms but valued in medium-sized boutique environments.
Staff Advancement — Sopher + Co prioritises internal progression:
- Encourage career growth within the firm.
- Provide structured pathways for ongoing skill development.
Dignity in Diversity — We commit to equality of opportunity, to our staff professionalism and success values.
Are You Ready To Master Simplicity And Make An Impact? Apply Now.
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