Despite the name, the role is not clerical or secretarial. A company secretary is a senior position in a private sector business or public sector organisation. The company secretary is responsible for the efficient administration of a company, particularly ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for ensuring decisions of the board of directors are implemented. It's also their responsibility to communicate with shareholders, to ensure that dividends are paid and to maintain company records, such as lists of directors and shareholders, and annual accounts.
- Completion of annual confirmation statement and accounts at Companies House
- Notifying of change in Directorships and shareholdings
- Ensuring you remain compliant with your obligations as a Director