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As well as providing study support for the GradCG qualification, this role will involve providing quality services to clients, ensuring all queries are responded to as soon as possible and assisting members of team with preparing forms and documents.
You will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own professional development, drawing on the knowledge you acquire about each of the teams in the Firm.
The Company Secretarial team is a specialist team of four who support businesses at every stage, from set-up to disposal. They provide excellent company secretarial support to non-listed UK entities, both commercial and and those in the not-for-profit sector, often working with other specialist teams to ensure clients' requirements are closely considered and fully comply with the relevant UK laws.
The Company Secretarial team sits within the larger Business Services team, made up of around 50 people who are all dedicated to providing the full complement of outsourced services including managing accounting, VAT, payroll, company secretarial and regulatory reporting.
Key aspects of the role include
- Preparing forms and documents under the guidance of an experienced member of the team
- Communicating with clients in a precise, articulate manner in order to coordinate the execution of documents
- Competently utilise the company secretarial system (full training provided) to ensure that records are updated efficiently and that the information submitted to Companies House is always accurate
- Assisting the team to ensure all deadlines are met
Training Provided
You will study towards the GradCG qualification, building not only on your technical skills, but also on your personal and professional development. Training consists of a combination of courses at the tutors’ offices, private study and regular exams, as well as on-the-job training. You will have paid study leave to support you in the run up to exams and all course and exam fees are paid for.
About Buzzacott
As the largest single-office accountancy firm in the UK, we describe ourselves as friendly and professional, with values ingrained in our culture of trust, client focus, exceptional service, specialist knowledge and approachability. We all work together under one roof, giving you the opportunity to collaborate, build relationships and shinem day one.
What’s in it for you?
We go above and beyond for our clients, but also for you. We have a genuine commitment to your development, offering you a closely supported and structured programme of tuition, provided by a top firm of external tutors. Internally, you’ll be supported by a manager who will act as your mentor, a trainee buddy, partners, senior staff and a dedicated Training and Development Coordinator.
As you progress through your training you will receive incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualification.
You are the right person for the role if
- You are a graduate with an inquiring mind and a sociable disposition, a problem solver with high standards, who thrives in a meritocracy.
- You are able to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with both clients and team members.
- You are keen to take ownership from an early stage and are committed to providing excellent client service at all times.
- You are a strong multitasker with the ability to prioritise your time to studying and working simultaneously.
No previous experience is required for our trainee roles, but to apply you will need to have
- 2.1 degree in any discipline, or equivalent (LLB preferred)
- 120 UCAS tariff points (300 using old UCAS tariff) from 3 A-levels or equivalent
- Excellent GCSE results with a minimum of level 5 (B grade using the old system) in GSCE Maths and English Language, or equivalent
- The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract
Please note we do not accept General Studies or applications from part-qualified applicants.
