Junior Bookkeeper (Debt Collection Environment)

Empire HR Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial organization in Durban is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper for its Debt Collection Department. The role requires maintaining financial records, managing invoicing, and reconciling accounts, with strict attention to accuracy and compliance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience in a law firm and strong organizational skills. A monthly salary of R15,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ bookkeeping experience in a law firm is essential.
• Experience in debt collection bookkeeping is required.
• Understanding of invoicing and payment allocation processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accurate financial records.
• Perform invoicing and allocate client payments correctly.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process client payments.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric certificate

Bookkeeping or Accounting Diploma/Certificate

Tools

LAW74

Job description

Introduction

A reputable organization is seeking to appoint a Junior Bookkeeper within its Debt Collection Department. The successful candidate will be based at the company’s branch in Linden and will be responsible for handling day-to-day bookkeeping functions with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and debt collection-related processes.

Position Description

The Junior Bookkeeper will be required to maintain financial records, manage invoicing and payment allocations, reconcile accounts, and prepare client payments. This role requires an individual with prior experience in legal bookkeeping, particularly within a debt collection environment, who demonstrates excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accurate financial records

• Perform invoicing and allocate client payments correctly

• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies timeously

• Prepare and process client payments

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting standards and policies

• Provide support to senior finance staff as required

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate (compulsory)

• Bookkeeping or Accounting Diploma/Certificate

• Minimum of 2 years’ bookkeeping experience in a law firm (essential)

Experience Required In

• Debt collection bookkeeping

• Invoicing and payment allocation

• Accounts reconciliation

• Client payment preparation

Technical Advantage

• Working knowledge of LAW74 (highly advantageous)

Package & Remuneration

R15 000 per month

Interested?