Bookkeeper, legal

Absolut Career Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

An upmarket firm in Menlo Park is seeking a skilled legal bookkeeper to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy legal environment and possess a formal bookkeeping qualification. This role involves managing monthly reconciliations for numerous experts, capturing invoices, and liaising with various departments to ensure smooth operations. The firm values accuracy and efficiency, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a reputable organization. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy legal environment is essential.
• Formal bookkeeping qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliation of all Experts for RAF practices.
• Capturing expert invoices into the AJS accounting system.
• Managing general creditors and timely processing of payments.

Skills

Legal bookkeeping

AJS accounting system

Invoice management

Reconciliation

Education

Formal bookkeeping qualification

Job description

Legal bookkeeper position at an upmarket firm in Menlo Park. The ideal candidate must have experience working in a busy legal environment and possess an appropriate formal bookkeeping qualification, which is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of all Experts (currently 53), including Doctors and others, for the RAF practices of the firm.
2. Capturing expert invoices into the Work in Progress on the AJS accounting system.
3. Liaising with relevant departments and suppliers to obtain necessary invoices and statements.
4. Obtaining and recording the terms of payment from each Expert in writing.
5. Preparing relevant schedules for the monthly payment of invoices in accordance with payment terms.
6. Managing general creditors, including timely processing of payments, preparing requisitions, and submitting payments on the allocated pay date of the month. The estimated number of general creditors is 60.
7. Handling procurement reporting and BEE certificates for all creditors.