In a nutshell
You're someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Whether it's statutory filings, maintaining registers, or supporting colleagues with key deadlines, you take pride in getting the details right every time. You enjoy structure, clear processes, and being the dependable person others can rely on.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, offering the opportunity to join our Company Secretarial team and make an immediate impact during a busy and exciting period. You'll play a central role in ensuring clients stay compliant and well-informed, while helping the wider firm deliver a seamless company secretarial service.
If you're looking for an opportunity where precision matters, no two days are the same, and you can quickly build your experience in governance and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing day to day
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Prepare and submit Companies House filings including CS01s, officer changes, PSC updates, and other statutory forms.
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Maintain accurate statutory registers and entity records in the firm’s systems.
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Monitor statutory deadlines, issue reminders, and support clients and engagement teams.
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Manage the shared company secretarial inbox and triage routine queries.
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Update internal systems (e.g., Practice Engine) with billing, WIP and entity data.
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Assist with onboarding and offboarding clients for company secretarial services.
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Liaise with internal departments to coordinate information and ensure smooth service delivery.
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Support clients with straightforward company secretarial queries and process guidance.
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Maintain data accuracy and ensure compliance with GDPR and internal standards.
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Work independently to manage your workload, troubleshoot issues, and meet deadlines.
About you
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Strong attention to detail with accuracy in statutory filings and record‑keeping.
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Understanding of Companies House requirements, or willingness to learn (training provided).
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Previous experience in company secretarial, compliance, or professional services roles.
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Confident using MS Office and quick to learn new systems; experience with entity management software is a plus.
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Organised and able to prioritise multiple deadlines effectively.
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Proactive problem‑solver who takes initiative and seeks solutions.
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Strong communicator able to work professionally with a range of colleagues and clients.
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Supportive team player who can also work independently when needed.
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Discreet when handling confidential or sensitive information.
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Ideally educated to A Level (or equivalent) including Maths and English
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a wide range of opportunities to develop your career in the way that’s right for you.
Established in 1919, we’ve grown to nearly 1,000 people across offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Our size means we can offer ambitious work with exciting clients and a friendly, supportive culture.
We want you to belong, be yourself and do your best work as part of a forward-thinking team, with a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development.
For the past four years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces, rising to 6th out of 100 large organisations.
We’re a top 10 Best Workplace for Women, as well as being ranked for Wellbeing, Development, and Consulting and Professional Services. These rankings are compiled by Great Place to Work, based on confidential, independent feedback from our people. In addition, we’re one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.
Being a Certified B Corp means we’re held to high standards for environmental and social performance. We’re independently assessed to ensure we support our people, act responsibly and make long-term decisions that balance people and planet.
We’re proudly independent, while collaborating internationally through the PKF Global family of firms. Together we’re the 13th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK, with connections to like-minded advisers in 150 countries.
Your core benefits
Financial wellbeing
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Group personal pension to help you build your future savings through employer and employee contributions
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Group life assurance providing cover up to four times your basic annual salary
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Group income protection available after six months’ service
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Health cash plan giving money back on everyday health costs, with free cover for up to four dependent children (up to age 24 in full‑time education) and the option to add a partner or spouse
Mental wellbeing
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Counselling and emotional support for you and your immediate family
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Virtual GP and second opinion services for you and your immediate family
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Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders for confidential, peer to peer support
Physical wellbeing
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Cycle to work scheme, with the option to purchase a bike and accessories up to £4,000*
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Discounted membership at gyms, pools and studios across the UK
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Digital health and wellbeing tools available through the employee health cash plan
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Support for colleagues experiencing menopause, as part of our Menopause Workplace Pledge, including webinars and a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel for ongoing support
Additional benefits
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Family friendly benefits, including enhanced pay, family leave coaching sessions and a parent network
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The option to buy up to five extra days of holiday (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) *
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One paid volunteering day each year to support local organisations
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Electric vehicle lease scheme (grade and pay criteria apply) *
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Gifts to mark key career and family milestones
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Expert led webinars on mental, physical and financial wellbeing
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Francis Clark Charitable Foundation, offering support for current and former employees experiencing financial hardship
- These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage
Additional information
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