Bookkeeper – Legal Sector - Stellenbosch

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their Finance Department. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial skills and attention to detail, thriving in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities include capturing payments, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance during audits. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• A Bookkeeping Diploma is essential.
• Experience in a law firm finance environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile foreign vendor payments.
• Process advocate and correspondent invoices.
• Assist with Reserve Bank clearance applications.
• Load foreign beneficiaries and payments.
• Process business and trust EFTs.
• Handle monthly billing and invoicing for fee earners.
• Respond to ad hoc queries from secretaries and directors.
• Prepare files for annual audits.
• Provide leave cover for finance team members.

Skills

Strong numerical and reconciliation skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Team player with multitasking ability

Deadline driven and able to work under pressure

Education

Matric

Bookkeeping Diploma

Tools

CMS system experience

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Introduction

A prestigious law firm in Stellenbosch is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join their Finance Department. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile foreign vendor payments
• Process advocate and correspondent invoices
• Assist with Reserve Bank clearance applications
• Load foreign beneficiaries and payments
• Process business and trust EFTs
• Handle monthly billing and invoicing for fee earners
• Respond to ad hoc queries from secretaries and directors
• Prepare files for annual audits
• Provide leave cover for finance team members

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Essential)
• Bookkeeping Diploma (Essential)
• CMS system experience (Advantageous)
• Knowledge of forex and banking processes (Advantageous)
• Experience in a law firm finance environment (Preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office (Essential)

Core Competencies

• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Team player with multitasking ability
• Deadline driven and able to work under pressure

Remuneration

Salary Market Related

Interested

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