Legal Bookkeeper

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a detail-driven Bookkeeper to manage trust and business account transactions. The ideal candidate has a Matric and a Bookkeeping Diploma, along with over 3 years of bookkeeping experience. This full-time role offers exposure to a reputable firm and the opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative finance team.

Benefits

Exposure to a reputable firm

Collaborative finance team

Opportunity to grow

Qualifications

• 3+ years' bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Manage trust and business account transactions.
• Process new investments and handle billing.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to finance-related queries.

Skills

High accuracy

Integrity

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Matric and a Bookkeeping Diploma

Tools

CMS / Aderant

FICA / KYC

Banking processes

Job description

Recruitment Manager specializing in staffing and business development at Accredited Resource Consulting Services

Bookkeeper in the Finance Department based in Stellenbosch

Our client, a respected professional services firm, is seeking a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on accuracy, structure, and responsibility.

You'll manage trust and business account transactions, process new investments, handle billing and reconciliations, and support the finance team in maintaining compliance and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Process new investments, guarantees, withdrawals, and closures

Capture invoices and process EFTs for business and trust accounts

Perform monthly billing, reconciliations, and trust balance clean-ups

Assist with audit preparation and respond to finance-related queries

What you'll bring

Matric and a Bookkeeping Diploma (essential)

3+ years' bookkeeping experience (law firm or professional services advantageous)

Proficiency in MS Office; experience with CMS / Aderant, FICA / KYC, or banking processes advantageous

High accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure

What's in it for you

Exposure to a well-established, reputable firm in a professional environment

Collaborative and supportive finance team

Opportunity to grow within a respected industry leader

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting / Auditing

Industry: Legal Services

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