Legal Bookkeeper (Trust Investments & Creditors Clerk)

ARCS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company based in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Legal Bookkeeper. The role involves handling vendor payments and trust investments, alongside preparing documentation for audits. Candidates must have a Matric qualification, a Bookkeeping Diploma, and at least 3 years of experience in an accounting environment, preferably in a law firm. Proficiency in MS Office is essential. The salary range is between R25,000 and R31,000 including benefits.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• Bookkeeping Diploma required.
• At least 3 years' experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Experience in a law firm is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile vendor payments.
• Process business and trust EFT payments.
• Handle monthly reconciliations and trust balance clean-ups.
• Submit required monthly reports.
• Prepare documentation for annual audits.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Knowledge of FICA and KYC principles

Education

Matric

Bookkeeping Diploma

Tools

MS Office

CMS/Aderant

Job description

LEGAL BOOKKEEPER (Trust Investments & Creditors)

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg

Type: Full Time & On-site

Salary: R25,000 – R31,000 CTC per month (including benefits)

Intro:

An exciting opportunity exists within a finance department for an experienced Legal Bookkeeper with Trust Investment & Creditors experience, reporting to senior financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capturing and reconciling vendor payments
• Processing business and trust EFT payments
• Processing new trust investments in line with Section 86(4) of the Legal Practice Act, including guarantees, add-ons, withdrawals, and closures
• Performing monthly reconciliations and trust balance clean-ups
• Handling ad hoc queries from internal stakeholders
• Submitting all required monthly reports
• Preparing files and documentation for annual audits
• Performing general ad hoc duties within the finance department
• Providing cover for team members during periods of leave

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (essential)
• Bookkeeping Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance environment
• Law firm experience (essential)
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel (essential)
• Full working knowledge of the MS Office package
• CMS/Aderant experience (advantageous)
• Knowledge of FICA and KYC principles (advantageous)
• Banking experience (advantageous)