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Company Secretary

Overview

Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with the Head of Legal and CFO on a day-to-day basis, the Company Secretary will oversee several aspects of GB Railfreight, including its governance, financial policies and administrative duties. The Company Secretary will also assist the Head of Legal and Corporate Risk Manager with corporate legal compliance. They will also be involved in the decision-making processes and make sure that the company's strategy accords with regulatory and ethical standards.

This role is based in our London office. The salary on offer is up to £65,000. We would consider four days per week on a pro-rata basis.

Closing Date: 26th of August 2025

Responsibilities:

• Convene all Group Board Meetings, GB Railfreight Board Meeting and the Committee Meetings.
• Attend all Board and Committee Meetings in person, produce agendas, take minutes, manage the Action Tracker, convey decisions, handle meeting correspondence and liaise with shareholder representatives and the Chair of the Board.
• Meet regularly with the Chair of the Group Board and the General Counsel to discuss the Board Rhythm and Corporate Governance. Ensure the company complies with its legal and regulatory requirements and follows best practice, by advising the board on their responsibilities and helping to develop corporate governance policies and procedures.
• Implement processes and systems to help monitor changes in legislation and update the board and management teams on any legal developments that may impact the company.
• Ensure that company policies are kept up to date and approved.
• Communicate with external professionals involved in corporate governance, such as Auditors.
• Certify that a company complies with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Promote ethical practices within the company, to ensure compliance with codes of conduct and anti-corruption policies.
• Oversee the filing of legal and regulatory documents, including annual reports and financial statements.
• Maintain the group company’s statutory registers and records, encompassing the register of shareholders, directors and other relevant documentation.
• Work with the Head of Sustainability and Financial Controller to collate and present data as and when required by third parties.

Skills and Experience:

• Law degree or similar qualification
• Fully qualified ICSA or equivalent
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role
• Skills in organising of the board cycle and committee meetings, meeting agendas and taking minutes
• Continuously seeks improvements in systems, processes and reporting
• Anticipate risks and governance needs

Personal Profile:

• High standards of integrity
• Strong organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Be a team player but highly motivated and able to work autonomously
• Articulate individual with excellent communication skills
• Good corporate governance knowledge
• High attention to detail

Our Values

Professionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture.

Support – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.

Communication – The transparency of our is business is valued by our colleagues and customers.

Trust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence.

Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top.

At GB Railfreight, we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values.

Company Accountant – Management Accountant – Newcastle – Cobalt Business Exchange
£40,000 – £45,000 , plus benefits and annual bonus.
A property development and investment group with developments in the Northeast and Midlands and investment properties in the North East including serviced offices and estate and building service charges. The directors are looking for a management accountant to join their sales and administration team in Newcastle as they relocate accounting operations from their London office. This provides the appointed individual with an exciting opportunity to develop the existing team and processes with direct reporting to the directors. A stand-alone accountancy role to be the eyes and ears and update the Directors on what the numbers actually mean!

We are looking for someone who can identify the strengths and fragilities of an SME business. Solid, self-starter – stand-alone – Full time position on Newcastle.

Sup Solo account’s role – Solid setup – Great stability – ideally with experience of Xero accounting software

Be the go-to person monthly management accounts, VAT returns, cashflow, and keeping the directors updated on what the numbers really mean!
Get started September 2025, speak to Jess @ Duval for more info!

The role in brief:

• Lead and manage the finance and accounting function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
li>Assisting admin team in processing of sales and purchase invoices.
• Maintenance of accurate bank records and cash management including cashflow control and reporting.
• Preparation of accurate, monthly management accounts.
• Posting of prepayments, accruals and other month end journal entries.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining records relating to VAT and completion of VAT returns.
• Manage the year end statutory audit and accounts process and liaise with external accountants.
• Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast setting process.
• Preparation of monthly management reports.
• Supporting the maintenance and development of the financial and management reporting systems.
• Support the financial elements of new and ongoing property development and management projects.

This is superbly stable role for someone who’s confident, capable, and ready to own the accounts function of a successful property group. Solo role.

Sewell Wallis is happy to be recruiting again for an organisation based in Bakewell, Derbyshire, which is on the lookout for a Company Accountant to join their group.

The Accountant role is based in a company with ample opportunity to develop, evidenced by the fact that this role is available due to internal promotion. This role is an opportunity suited to someone looking to join a long-standing, well-established company in a role that will allow you to gain exposure to all business areas, combining internal audit and accounting with the view to growing your experience and gaining more responsibility throughout your career with them.

A brilliant, varied industry with no monotony in your day-to-day and lots of opportunity to get stuck in.

What will you be doing?

Company Accountant duties include:

• Management accounting
• Payroll
• Pension Scheme
• VAT
• Corporation tax
• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation
• Systems development and support
• Supporting 5 divisional accounting centres
• Compliance
• Regulatory reporting

Internal Auditor duties include:

• This part of the role will involve carrying out audits in accordance with the company audit manual in key risk areas and other areas, as required.
• Once trained, the successful candidate will be required to complete fieldwork and collate findings via reports, which will be discussed with and distributed to senior management.

What skills will you need?

• The Accountant will be a newly qualified ACA or ACCA candidate
• The candidate will have a background in motor retail
• A confident communicator
• Ideally, a background in Audit (desirable)
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

What's on offer?

• Company car
• 12% pension contribution
• Opportunity to develop with lots of potential to progress
• Opportunity for a first move into industry

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Hannah Sharp.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Company Secretary

Contract
Daily Rate: 400 - 500 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Initial End Date: January 30, 2026

Hybrid working - 3 days in Belfast and 2 days remote working

Are you an experienced Company Secretary looking for your next challenge? We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our client's European Company Secretarial team, supporting governance services for key regulated entities across Europe.

About the Role:

In this pivotal position, you will support the Company Secretarial Team in ensuring the smooth running of governance processes. Your responsibilities will include managing Board and Committee activities, meeting administration, minute taking, and responding to regulatory and audit requests. This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in Company Secretarial work and management experience, eager to contribute to a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive support Board and related Committees.
Administer meetings, ensuring all aspects are managed efficiently.
Take accurate and detailed minutes of meetings.
Respond to regulatory inquiries and audit information requests.

What You Will Gain:

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with Board members and gain deep insights into legal entity governance within a large, complex organisation. You will have a 'bird's eye view' of the firm, interacting with various business units and functions. This exposure will enhance your professional development and broaden your understanding of the financial services landscape.

Who We Are Looking For:

Knowledge & Experience:

Previous Company Secretarial experience is essential.
Formal or informal management experience is desirable.
Experience in financial services, either in-house or with financial services clients

Skills:

Exceptional minute-taking and meeting management skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a multi-jurisdictional team.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
Self-disciplined and able to work autonomously.

Qualifications:

A university degree in Governance, Law, Business, Administration, or Accountancy is preferred.
Holding chartered status from the Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) is an advantage.

Competencies:

Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a "no surprises" approach in communication.
Strong networking skills and the ability to enact positive change with agility and flexibility.
A team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

If you are a disciplined self-starter with the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Exceptional candidates who may not meet all criteria but possess relevant skills are also welcomed to apply.

Join us in supporting governance excellence and making a significant impact in a leading organisation!

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you would be a great fit for this role.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

• Maintain an accurate and up to date database.
• Liaising with clients and customers via telephone and email.
• Setting up new clients and subscriptions.
• Frequently liaising with Senior Leadership to review data, policies and company procedures.
• Minute taking in meetings.
• Organising meetings, as well as travel, accommodation, and venues. Supporting the events team with event preparation and conferences.
• General ad hoc administrative duties.
• Frequent travel within the UK and overseas is required.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Customer service skills are essential.
• Experience in a similar role, including event or office management.
• Ability to manage, maintain and accurately process data and documents.
• A people-focused and outgoing individual would be best suited for this post.
• Ability to travel within the UK and overseas as required.

Company Accountant - Exclusive Role

£60,000 - £70,000 + benefits | Onsite - North Gloucestershire | 

We are exclusively recruiting for a Company Accountant to join a highly successful, well-established manufacturing business based in North Gloucestershire . This is a hands-on, standalone finance role with full responsibility for the production of monthly accounts and financial management for the business.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, this position offers real breadth and visibility across the business. It's ideally suited to a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or QBE) with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys getting under the bonnet of operations and driving improvements.

The role is offered on a full-time basis (5 days a week, fully onsite) but we're also open to considering 4 days a week for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Oversight of AP, AR, and cashbook entries made by the office team
• Monitoring of stock transactions, production of stock and gross margin reports, and investigation of discrepancies
• Preparation of payment runs and acting as key contact for external auditors
• Identification of process improvements and recommendation of corrective actions

Key requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
• Hands-on and confident working independently

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the finance function in a successful and growing business. The role is based onsite in North Gloucestershire , commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Evesham, or the surrounding areas.

As a Company Accountant you will be responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts, processing company payroll, bank reconciliations and pre payments and supporting with budgeting and cash flow forecasting processes.

Client Details

My client are a blue collar organisation based in the North East.

Description

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the organisation.
• Monitor cash flow and manage budgets effectively to support business operations.
• Provide financial analysis to guide decision-making processes within the business services sector.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Support the Accounting & Finance department in implementing efficient financial controls.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts to senior management.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and improve processes.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience in a Management Accountant role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and strong Excel skills.
• A solid understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Experience in managing budgets and analysing financial data.
• Attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate work within deadlines.
• An analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

Full time and permanent role + Paying up to 45,000 + Hybrid and flexible working + Excellent company benefits

Company Accountant
Caldicot area – Hybrid (2 days working from home per week)
Salary: up to £55,000 per annum + benefits
Full-time or part-time hours considered

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with an established SME with a turnover in excess of £ million, seeking an experienced and hands-on Company Accountant to take ownership of the finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable business where you’ll play a pivotal role in financial management, reporting and strategic decision-making.

Reporting into the MD of the organisation, the key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of full Management Accounts
li>Liaison with Group finance teams in for Month End, Quarterly and Year-End reporting
• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Annual budgeting and forecasting
• Margin analysis, variance investigation and working with IT to resolve costing issues
• Calculation and management of Stock provisions
• Overseeing payroll processes
• Completion of statutory returns including VAT, P11D and PSA
• Supporting and leading cost reduction projects
• Line management of a team of 2
• Driving a culture of continual process improvement
• Acting as audit lead: managing timetables, resolving queries, liaising with tax accountants, and reviewing statutory accounts – with a proven track record of clean audit outcomes
< i>Managing banking relationships
• Liaising with insurance providers to ensure adequate and appropriate cover

What We’re Looking For:

< i>A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong management accounting experience
• Proven track record within an SME environment
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator able to liaise with international colleagues and external partners
• Leadership experience with the ability to support, coach and develop team members

Benefits:

• Hybrid working (2 days WFH per week)
• Competitive salary up to £55,00 per annum (DOE)
li>Flexible hours – full or part-time slightly reduced hours considered < i>Supportive SME culture with real scope to add value
• Discretionary bonus

If this sounds like it could be the role for you, please get in touch with Môrwell Talent Solutions asap!

Company Accountant – Management Accountant – Newcastle – Cobalt Business Exchange
£40,000 – £45,000 , plus benefits and annual bonus.
A property development and investment group with developments in the Northeast and Midlands and investment properties in the North East including serviced offices and estate and building service charges. The directors are looking for a management accountant to join their sales and administration team in Newcastle as they relocate accounting operations from their London office. This provides the appointed individual with an exciting opportunity to develop the existing team and processes with direct reporting to the directors. A stand-alone accountancy role to be the eyes and ears and update the Directors on what the numbers actually mean!

We are looking for someone who can identify the strengths and fragilities of an SME business. Solid, self-starter – stand-alone – Full time position on Newcastle.

Sup Solo account’s role – Solid setup – Great stability – ideally with experience of Xero accounting software

Be the go-to person monthly management accounts, VAT returns, cashflow, and keeping the directors updated on what the numbers really mean!
Get started September 2025, speak to Jess @ Duval for more info!

The role in brief:

• Lead and manage the finance and accounting function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
li>Assisting admin team in processing of sales and purchase invoices.
• Maintenance of accurate bank records and cash management including cashflow control and reporting.
• Preparation of accurate, monthly management accounts.
• Posting of prepayments, accruals and other month end journal entries.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining records relating to VAT and completion of VAT returns.
• Manage the year end statutory audit and accounts process and liaise with external accountants.
• Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast setting process.
• Preparation of monthly management reports.
• Supporting the maintenance and development of the financial and management reporting systems.
• Support the financial elements of new and ongoing property development and management projects.

This is superbly stable role for someone who’s confident, capable, and ready to own the accounts function of a successful property group. Solo role.