LEGAL BOOKKEEPER

Dante Personnel; Langeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a candidate to manage bookkeeping duties, including processing investments, invoicing, and audits. Candidates must have a Matric certificate and a Bookkeeping Diploma, along with strong MS Office skills. Attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks under pressure are essential for this role. Previous experience in a law firm or with FICA principles is advantageous, making it ideal for individuals seeking to advance their careers in accounting within legal settings.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is essential.
• Bookkeeping diploma required.
• Familiarity with FICA KYC principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process new investments per S86(4) of the Legal Practice Act.
• Capture invoices for advocates and correspondents.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and clean-up.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Confidentiality

Education

Matric

Bookkeeping Diploma

Tools

MS Office

CMS / Aderant

Job description

Minimum requirements :

• Matric essential
• Bookkeeping Diploma
• CMS / Aderant experience advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of FICA KYC principles advantageous
• Banking experience advantageous
• Law Firm experience advantageous
• Full working knowledge of MS packages essential
• Processing new investments as per S86(4) of the Legal Practice Act, issuing guarantees, add-ons, withdrawals & closures
• Capturing advocate and correspondent invoices
• Processing business and trust EFTs
• Monthly fee earners billing and invoicing
• Monthly reconciliations / trust balance clean‑up
• Attending to ad hoc queries from secretaries and directors
• Prepare files for annual audit
• Covering for fellow staff members when on leave.
• Good acumen for dealing with figures
• Attention to detail and quality focused
• High accuracy levels
• Maintain confidentiality
• Team player
• Able to multi-task
• Honesty and Integrity
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work under pressure

Consultant : Stephnie Taljaard - Dante Personnel Cape Town