Legal Bookkeeper

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Pietermaritzburg is looking for a Legal Bookkeeper. The role requires attention to detail, bookkeeping qualifications, and experience with accounting software. Responsibilities include processing invoices, trust transactions, and audit preparations. Suitable candidates will thrive under pressure and exhibit integrity. Salary is market-related and negotiable.

Qualifications

• Matric essential.
• Bookkeeping Diploma would be ideal.
• Experience with AJS accounting software is advantageous.
• Knowledge of FICA KYC principles is advantageous.
• Banking experience is advantageous.
• Experience in a Law Firm is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing Section 86 (4) investment interest.
• Capturing advocate and correspondent invoices.
• Processing Trust EFTs.
• Monthly reconciliations.
• Preparing files for annual audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Honesty and Integrity

Team player

Education

Matric

Bookkeeping Diploma

Tools

AJS accounting software

Job description

SA - KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg (Market related, Negotiable)A well established Law Firm in Pietermaritzburg is looking for Legal Bookkeeper to join the team

Salary: Based on Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Matric essential
• Bookkeeping Diploma would be ideal
• AJS accounting software experience is advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of FICA KYC principles are advantageous
• Banking experience is advantageous
• Law Firm experience is advantageous
• Processing of Section 86 (4) investment interest
• Capturing advocate and correspondent invoices
• Processing of Trust EFTs
• Monthly reconciliations / trust balance clean-up
• Attending to ad hoc queries from secretaries and directors
• Prepare files for annual audit
• Good acumen for dealing with figures would be preferred
• Attention to detail and quality focused
• High accuracy levels
• Maintain confidentiality
• Team player
• Able to multitask
• Honesty and Integrity
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work under pressure

Consultant

Elaine Braysher - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen