Location: Dundalk

Who We Are

UHY FDW is a leading Top 20 audit and accountancy, advisory and taxation practice in the Northeast of Ireland and a member of the global accountancy network UHY, ranked in the Top 20 networks worldwide.

UHY FDW has evolved significantly over the past decade to become one of the most modern and cutting-edge firms in today’s market. It has a significant market share and presence across the north-east which is attributed to its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic planning and adoption of new technologies & methodologies to now be labelled a trendsetter within the sector.

We pride ourselves on being people-focused, and we understand the importance of attracting and retaining the highest calibre individuals. Our team of 7 directors and 80 staff deliver a first-class service across 4 offices to a diverse range of clients, locally, nationally and internationally. We are committed to our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” and are excited to expand our team with individuals who will help us in fulfilling our purpose.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the Company Secretarial Team in a junior capacity in respect of the provision of company secretarial and corporate governance advisory services to a range of clients. This role would be suitable for an ambitious and motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment in a hands on role.

We are specifically looking for energetic professionals who possess the following:

Filing of documentation with Companies Registration Office;
Filing of documentation with Registrar of Beneficial Owners;
Assist with preparing and filing of Annual Returns;
Preparing and Filing of Board and General Minutes;
Updating the Company Secretarial software package;
Assist with Risk Management processes;
Supporting the team with compliance transactions including administrative duties.

What You’ll Need to Succeed -
Education/experience:

A university or College degree is a minimum requirement (preferably in a Business or Law background);
Ideally, a candidate who is pursuing a Chartered Governance professional qualification (ACG: The Chartered Governance Institute), having obtained GradCG membership;
1+ years experience in this area would be preferred, but not essential.

About You

You will have MS Office Skills
You will have a proactive approach to tasks, big and small
You will be motivated by a fast-paced environment
You will be keen to immerse yourself in our culture
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills
You will have excellent planning and organisational ability
You will have excellent attention to detail

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive package with many supports and benefits, some of which we have listed:

Competitive salary based on your experience
Flexible working hours, with a four-and-a-half-day week
UHY Network firm – Network & Travel opportunities
Paid Professional Membership
Generous holiday allowance with additional company days for Christmas and Easter holidays
Ability to build up 5 additional days of annual leave per annum
Additional days of annual leave after 5 and 10 years of service
Travel Insurance
Volunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care about
Training and continuous learning & Funded CPD hours programme/tuition
Free parking
CSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social events
Wellbeing programme, including smartphone app
Commission for introducing new clients and new team members
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Great teammates & Diverse and inclusive culture
Discounts available with partners for gym membership, hotel bookings, retail, and more & Onsite Food Truck & Games Room

Our Values

Our firm and entire team are committed to our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together,” and we have aligned our core values to support us all in achieving this. Our core values are: Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Be Engaged & Be Passionate.

Junior Company Secretary

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