1. To manage the company’s affairs in accordance with the Articles of Association and the law.
2. To maintain accurate company accounting records.
3. To deliver statutory documents to the Registrar of Companies in accordance with set deadlines. In particular this includes annual accounts and returns, changes in directors or company secretaries or their details and changes in registered office or accounting year end. Failure to do so is a criminal offence and can result in a fine of up to £5000 for each failure. In addition, there are automatic late filing penalties ranging from £100 to £5000 for each late return.
4. To ensure that all workers comply with Health & Safety legislation and act reasonably whilst working on client premises.
5. To ensure that amounts of tax (PAYE/NIC, VAT, CT) are paid over to HMRC in accordance with the statutory deadlines.