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Job Description:
We are recruiting for an Assistant Company Secretary to join our client in Newcastle on a 15 month fixed term contract basis.
Working closely with the Company Secretary and a small, collaborative team, you'll take ownership of a broad range of Company Secretarial and governance activities and will benefit from a comprehensive handover with the current roleholder.
Expected start date is December/January, however, interviews will begin in September.
Skills/Experience:
Experience in a Company Secretarial, governance or similar role.
Experience supporting Boards and/or committees.
Good knowledge of Companies House requirements and statutory filings.
Experience working in a regulated, listed or financial services environment is advantageous.
Strong attention to detail and a track record of delivering accurately against tight deadlines.
Experience with legal entity management, governance or board-management systems.
Strong Microsoft Office/SharePoint skills and an interest in using technology and AI to improve processes.
ACIS, FCIS, CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
Core Responsibilities:
Coordinating Board and committee meetings from end to end, including agendas, papers, meeting logistics, minutes and actions.
Supporting the Company Secretary with governance, statutory and regulatory matters.
Taking ownership of the administration and coordination of selected committees.
Ensuring Companies House filings and other statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Maintaining and developing legal entity and governance records and systems.
Administering governance and board-management tools.
Supporting and improving SharePoint and other digital processes within the function.
Using AI and technology to identify opportunities to streamline and improve ways of working.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, Board members and committee members.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Type: Contract Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 15 Months
Posted: 2026-09-16 12:28:28
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Recruitment Resourcer
Location: Miadstone
Salary: £25700 - £26400 + Bens
Job Type: Full-time
Join a successful, forward-thinking recruitment agency
We are a well-established, dynamic and forward-thinking recruitment agency, partnering with clients across a diverse range of industries.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional recruitment solutions through a combination of great people, strong relationships and outstanding results.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Recruitment Resourcer to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys talking to people, building relationships and finding the right person for the right opportunity.
You will play a key role in supporting our recruitment consultants and ensuring candidates receive a professional, engaging and positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
You don't need to have years of recruitment experience.
What matters most is your attitude, communication skills, confidence and desire to succeed.
If you are naturally curious, enjoy speaking to people, and like the idea of working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
No two days will be the same.
Working closely with our experienced Recruitment Consultants, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging and qualifying candidates for a wide variety of vacancies across multiple sectors, including:
- Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing & Production, Office & Administration, Sales
Your responsibilities will include:
- Searching a variety of online job boards to identify suitable candidates for live vacancies.
- Using LinkedIn, social media and our in-house candidate database to source and engage potential candidates.
- Proactively contacting candidates by telephone, email, LinkedIn and social media.
- Building strong relationships with candidates and developing a good understanding of their skills, experience, career aspirations and availability.
- Conducting initial telephone screening and pre-qualification conversations.
- Reviewing CVs against job descriptions and identifying candidates who match the required skills and experience.
- Qualifying candidates' experience, motivations, salary expectations, location and suitability for individual roles.
- Presenting suitable candidates to our Recruitment Consultants for consideration.
- Arranging interviews and supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Keeping candidates informed and ensuring they receive regular updates and feedback.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date candidate records on our internal systems.
- Working closely with Consultants to understand their requirements and develop effective candidate sourcing strategies.
- Providing a high level of customer service to candidates at every stage of the process.
The person we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is people-focused, proactive and commercially minded, with the confidence to pick up the phone and have conversations with candidates.
You will ideally have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A confident and engaging telephone manner.
- The ability to build rapport quickly with a wide range of people.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing CVs and candidate information.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities.
- A proactive approach to finding solutions and identifying potential candidates.
- The resilience and determination to work in a busy, target-driven environment.
- Good IT skills and confidence using online platforms and databases.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A genuine interest in people, careers and helping candidates find the right opportunities.
Recruitment experience is advantageous but not essential.
We are equally interested in people who have experience in customer service, sales, administration, telesales, resourcing or other roles where communication and relationship-building have been central to their success.
You'll work alongside experienced Consultants, learning how to identify great candidates, understand client requirements and ultimately help people secure their next career opportunity.
For the right person, there is also the opportunity to develop your career within recruitment, progressing your skills and taking on greater responsibility as you gain experience.
You'll be joining a supportive team where hard work, initiative and results are recognised, and where your contribution can make a genuine difference to both candidates and clients.
If you're ambitious, personable and enjoy making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, you can develop valuable recruitment and sales skills, and you get to speak to people every day, apply today to find out more.
At KHR, we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible, so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regard to a specific role, then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics, etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd.
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Type: Permanent Location: Maidstone, England
Start: 01/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £25700 - £26400 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2026-09-15 17:28:32
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Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant | £32,000 - £40,000 | Finance Expertise | Multi-Entity Experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to join a well-established provider of business communication and security technology solutions.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes, play an important part in month-end activities and provide support and guidance to junior members of the finance team.
This full-time role offers salary range of £32,000 - £40,000and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities.
* Managing intercompany invoicing, recharges and reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
* Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts.
* Posting accruals, prepayments and month-end journals.
* Supporting month-end close and the preparation of management accounts.
* Processing and reviewing sales and purchase invoices, including supplier payment runs.
* Maintaining accurate sales, purchase and nominal ledgers, and monitoring aged debtors and creditors.
* Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and resolving outstanding or historic unreconciled items.
* Maintaining supporting schedules and processing authorised write-offs where required.
* Acting as a senior point of contact within the finance team, supporting and guiding Finance Assistants.
The candidates from the following background will be considered:
* Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, Finance Executive or in a similar position
What we are looking for:
* Approx.
5 years experience within a finance environment.
* Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
* Proven experience preparing VAT returns and handling intercompany accounting, including invoicing, reconciliations and transactions.
* Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, journals and month-end processes.
* AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified through relevant practical experience.
* Confident undertaking bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Experience maintaining accurate financial ledgers and robust financial controls.
* Strong working knowledge of Sage 50.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Experience using an ERP system is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to take on a varied role, make an immediate impact and play a key part in supporting a busy finance team.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Chelmsford, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £40000 Per Annum
Posted: 2026-09-15 11:10:54
