Legal Bookkeeper / HR

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

Job summary

A law firm in Polokwane is seeking a dynamic Legal Bookkeeper / HR Administrator. The role involves full bookkeeping functions and HR administration duties. Candidates should have 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience in a legal environment and knowledge of legal accounting software. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to be a part of a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience (legal environment preferred).
• Knowledge of legal accounting software is essential.
• Trust account management experience.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Manage trust & business accounts (LPC compliance).
• Payroll processing & HR administration.

Skills

Bookkeeping

HR Administration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Relevant finance / HR qualification

Tools

GhostPractice

LegalSuite

AJS

Job description

Overview

SA - Limpopo, Polokwane / Pietersburg (Market related). Our client, a well-established law firm based in Polokwane, is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Bookkeeper / HR Administrator to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Manage trust & business accounts (LPC compliance).
• Bank reconciliations, invoicing, creditors / debtors, VAT, PAYE & statutory returns.
• Payroll processing & HR administration (contracts, leave, onboarding).
• Staff support, recruitment assistance & labour law compliance.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience (legal environment preferred).
• Knowledge of legal accounting software (GhostPractice / LegalSuite / AJS).
• Trust account management experience (essential).
• Payroll & HR admin knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality & organisational skills.
• Relevant finance / HR qualification advantageous.

Consultant : Kirstin Nelson - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes