Junior Company Secretary

Location: DundalkWho We AreUHY 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 RoleThe 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 YouYou will have MS Office SkillsYou will have a proactive approach to tasks, big and smallYou will be motivated by a fast-paced environmentYou will be keen to immerse yourself in our cultureYou will have strong interpersonal and communication skillsYou will have excellent planning and organisational abilityYou will have excellent attention to detailWhat We OfferWe offer a comprehensive package with many supports and benefits, some of which we have listed:Competitive salary based on your experienceFlexible working hours, with a four-and-a-half-day weekUHY Network firm – Network & Travel opportunitiesPaid Professional MembershipGenerous holiday allowance with additional company days for Christmas and Easter holidaysAbility to build up 5 additional days of annual leave per annumAdditional days of annual leave after 5 and 10 years of serviceTravel InsuranceVolunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care aboutTraining and continuous learning & Funded CPD hours programme/tuitionFree parkingCSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social eventsWellbeing programme, including smartphone appCommission for introducing new clients and new team membersEnhanced maternity and paternity payGreat teammates & Diverse and inclusive cultureDiscounts available with partners for gym membership, hotel bookings, retail, and more & Onsite Food Truck & Games RoomOur ValuesOur 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.