Bookkeeper

ARCS; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 370 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions and ensure compliance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience and a bookkeeping diploma. The role offers a competitive salary of R370,000 per annum, exposure to a reputable firm, and opportunities for growth within a supportive finance team.

Benefits

Competitive salary: R370,000 CTC per annum

Exposure to a reputable professional environment

Collaborative finance team

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services.
• High accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process new investments, guarantees, withdrawals, and closures.
• Capture invoices and process EFTs for business and trust accounts.
• Perform monthly billing, reconciliations, and trust balance clean‑ups.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to finance-related queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Financial acumen

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bookkeeping Diploma

Matric

Tools

CMS

Aderant

Job description

Bring your precision and financial acumen to a leading law firm.

Our client, a respected professional services firm, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their Finance Department based in Stellenbosch.

This role is perfect for a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on accuracy, structure, and responsibility. You’ll manage trust and business account transactions, process new investments, handle billing and reconciliations, and support the finance team in maintaining compliance and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new investments, guarantees, withdrawals, and closures
• Capture invoices and process EFTs for business and trust accounts
• Perform monthly billing, reconciliations, and trust balance clean‑ups
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to finance-related queries

What you’ll bring

• Matric and a Bookkeeping Diploma (essential)
• 3+ years’ bookkeeping experience (law firm or professional services advantageous)
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with CMS / Aderant, FICA / KYC, or banking processes advantageous
• High accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary: R370 000 CTC per annum (including benefits)
• Exposure to a well-established, reputable firm in a professional environment
• Collaborative and supportive finance team
• Opportunity to grow within a respected industry leader