Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and finance rules.

Skills & knowledge

administration skills

to be thorough and pay attention to detail

the ability to work well with others

to be flexible and open to change

excellent written communication skills

patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning

excellent verbal communication skills

to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

In this role you could:

prepare yearly company reports

control share option schemes and pay profits

provide legal advice to directors and board members

deal with other professionals like lawyers and auditors

send company information to Companies House or the Stock Exchange

keep up to date with policy, legal and statutory requirements for the business

Working environment

Career path & progression

With experience, you could become a company's chief executive or managing director.

You could also work freelance as a consultant or a part-time company secretary for several smaller businesses.