Legal Bookkeeper / HR

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

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Polokwane is seeking a Legal Bookkeeper / HR Administrator to manage comprehensive bookkeeping tasks and HR functions. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience, especially in a legal setting, and be familiar with legal software. Strong attention to detail and organization is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Knowledge of legal software is required.
• Experience in trust account management is essential.
• Understanding of payroll and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage full bookkeeping functions up to trial balance.
• Handle trust and business accounts compliance.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and invoicing.
• Process payroll and handle HR administration.
• Assist with recruitment and ensure labour law compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant / HR qualification

Tools

GhostPractice

LegalSuite

AJS

Job description

Overview

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.

Salary: Market Related

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 software (GhostPractice / LegalSuite / AJS).
• Trust account management experience (essential).
• Payroll & HR admin knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality & organisational skills.
• Relevant / HR qualification advantageous.

Consultant : Kirstin Nelson - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes

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