Legal Bookkeeper

Pronel Personnel; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pronel Personnel is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Bookkeeper to manage trust and business accounts in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have previous legal bookkeeping experience, ensuring compliance with trust accounting regulations and managing payroll and VAT submissions.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team are essential. This role requires attention to detail and effective management of multiple priorities in a professional legal environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Legal Bookkeeping role.
• Familiarity with legal accounting software packages (Lawsoc, Lawpac advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of Trust Accounts and relevant regulations.

Responsabilités

• Manage trust and business accounts.
• Perform trust reconciliations and ensure compliance.
• Process payroll and VAT submissions.

Connaissances

Legal bookkeeping

Trust accounting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Outils

Legal accounting software

Description du poste

Our client, a well‑established legal practice, is seeking a detail‑oriented and reliable Legal Bookkeeper to join their team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a candidate with previous legal bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of trust accounting and legal financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage trust and business accounts
• Perform trust reconciliations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Process payroll and VAT submissions
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Manage deadlines and ensure timeous submissions and reporting
• Assist with general bookkeeping and accounting functions
• Work closely with the team and follow established processes and procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in a Legal Bookkeeping role
• Experience working on a legal accounting software package (Lawpac advantageous, however experience on other legal accounting systems will be considered)
• Sound knowledge of Trust Accounts, Rule 55, Section 86(4) and Business Accounts
• Experience managing payroll, VAT submissions and trust reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment

The successful candidate will be organised, dependable and able to manage multiple priorities within a professional legal environment.