Company Secretary
The Artisan Joinery Workshop Ltd
Macclesfield, Cheshire
11.2014 - 09.2026
- Managed statutory book maintenance, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries, to comply with legal obligations.
- Filed and maintained invoices, customer records and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval.
- Distributed sorted mail to office staff, facilitating timely correspondence.
- Diligently managed company diaries and appointment calendars, aiding smooth-running business operations.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion, following data protection guidelines to safeguard information.
- Worked with positivity, warmth and enthusiasm, building positive relations with staff and clients.
- Directed clerical tasks, including copying, faxing and file management.
- Processed emails and business letters for senior office staff, maintaining professional communication standards.
- Collated and organised business documents within orderly systems.
- Coordinated with the finance department to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to budgetary controls.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive company information, upholding data protection principles and preventing unauthorised disclosures.
- Handled invoicing and payment collections effectively and efficiently for optimal company finances.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, placing orders before stock depletion to avoid disruptions.
- Provided administrative support to various departments, aiding in document preparation and filing tasks.
- Handled database updates and digital file management aligned with data security and integrity requirements.
- Managed incoming calls efficiently, redirecting to appropriate departments to streamline communication.
- Responded to email enquiries promptly, delivering clear and concise information to address queries.
- Actioned instructions to complete administrative tasks within deadlines.
- Organised courier services for urgent document delivery, ensuring secure and timely dispatch and receipt.
- Helped to enforce policies and procedures, proactively addressing issues with management.
- Welcomed guests and clients in a friendly, positive manner.
- Liaised with clients, stakeholders and suppliers to take messages or personally handle issues.
- Utilised exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build positive customer relations.
- Captured and processed client information, entering data into online systems for wider company use.
- Organised and updated weekly schedules and monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and junior staff.
- Used accounting software to prepare company bills and process incoming payments.
- Handled post processing, maintaining timely delivery and collection for optimal operational flow.
- Collaborated effectively with customers and staff to maintain smooth-running company operations.
- Updated shared calendars with accurate meeting and event information.
- Monitored and reconciled department expenditures for month-end expense reports.