Legal Bookkeeper

Pillangó Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 357,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillangó Placements in Gauteng seeks a meticulous bookkeeper to join an established legal environment.

You will handle bookkeeping tasks, ERP usage up to trial balance, and prepare income statements and balance sheets; Afrikaans and English fluency required.

The role offers a monthly salary between 32k and 35k ZAR, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Bookkeeping or Accounting is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping experience within a legal firm.
• At least 3 years’ experience using an ERP system up to Trial Balance level.
• Exposure to Income Statements and Balance Sheets would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills would be advantageous.

Skills

Bookkeeping

ERP systems

Financial statements

Excel

Attention to detail

Afrikaans & English

Education

Diploma or Degree in Bookkeeping/Accounting

Job description

What You’ll Need

• Diploma or Degree in Bookkeeping, Accounting or a related field
• Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping experience within a legal firm
• At least 3 years’ experience using an ERP system up to Trial Balance level
• Exposure to Income Statements and Balance Sheets would be advantageous
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Advanced Excel skills would be advantageous
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Confidence to make sound decisions under pressure

What Makes This Role Attractive

• Opportunity to work in an established professional legal environment
• Role where your specialist legal bookkeeping experience is genuinely valued

Salary

The proposed salary for the role is R32k - R35k per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.