Financial Manager / Legal Bookkeeper

Tyron Consultancy; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a reliable Financial Manager / Legal Bookkeeper in Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria. The role demands strong legal bookkeeping expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage full financial accounting. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in a law firm environment, be bilingual, and possess the necessary qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary with immediate start for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Strong recent Legal Bookkeeping experience at a law firm.
• Fully bilingual with excellent communication skills.
• Stable employment record and contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Full financial management and legal bookkeeping up to Trial Balance.
• Managing company ledgers and completing financial reports.
• Submission of monthly VAT and PAYE returns.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Analytical

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Lexpro

Job description

Financial Manager / Legal Bookkeeper –Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria.

Minimum Requirements:

• Reliable and professional individual
• Fully bilingual with excellent communication, written and verbal skills
• Matric / Grade 12
• Strong recent Legal Bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance a must, specifically at a law firm a must (industry bound)
• Fully independently functional
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Advanced Lexpro proficiency preferred
• Meticulous, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solver
• Able to work towards deadlines and able to work in a team and individually
• SARS statutory experience a must (E.g. VAT201, EMP201 + EMP501, ETI, etc.)
• Intermediate FICA knowledge, and able to provide training (POPIA knowledge advantageous)
• Stable employment record and contactable employment References a must
• Currently residing in Pretoria (within daily commuting distance)
• To start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full financial management and full legal bookkeeping / accounting up to Trial Balance for law firm (on Lexpro)
• Daily and monthly financials on Lexpro, reporting to Directors
• Completing Financial Reports and Management accounts
• Managing company ledgers
• Coordinating internal and external audits
• Overseeing annual audit together with auditors
• Monthly reporting, reviewing system reports
• Monitoring leases, resolving errors
• Submission of monthly VAT and PAYE returns, VAT201, EMP201 + EMP501, ETI, etc.
• Cash flow and budget management
• Liaison with banking institutions
• Handling and overseeing Petty Cash system

Salary: R20 000 – R25 000 gross maximum.

IMPORTANT: This is an industry bound position. Do not apply if you do not have the relevant experience at a law firm.