Business Admin, HR, Recruitment and Finance - Company Secretary
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Business Admin, HR, Recruitment and Finance - Company Secretary
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Overview
Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and finance rules.
Key Activities
- Prepare yearly company reports
- Control share option schemes and pay profits
- Provide legal advice to directors and board members
- Deal with other professionals like lawyers and auditors
- Send company information to Companies House or the Stock Exchange
- Keep up to date with policy, legal and statutory requirements for the business
Workplace
As a Company Secretary, you could work in an office.
Working Hours
Company Secretaries tend to work between 37 to 39 hours a week. You could work occasional evenings.
Salary
Starting: £30,000
Experienced: £78,000
Qualifications
You'll need a foundation degree or degree in a relevant subject like:
- business
- law
- accountancy
- public administration
You'll also need relevant business experience in areas like:
- pensions or insurance
- personnel
- accounts and credit control
- purchasing
- office management
You may be able to become a company secretary by doing a Governance Officer Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
You might also get into this type of work by completing a Solicitor Level 7 Non-Degree Apprenticeship.