Senior Bookkeeper - Legal Roodeporrt

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Roodepoort is seeking a qualified Senior Bookkeeper with at least 10 years of experience. You will manage full bookkeeping functions, handle trust and business accounts, and ensure compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have strong legal trust accounting knowledge and proficiency in accounting software. This role offers a dynamic work environment with competitive, market-related compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years solid bookkeeping experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of legal trust accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Handling trust and business accounts in compliance with legal accounting standards.
• Preparing financial statements and reports.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconciling bank statements and trust accounts.
• Payroll processing and statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, UIF).
• Liaising with auditors and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and systems.

Skills

Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance

Legal trust accounting principles

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage high volumes of work

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Relevant bookkeeping qualification or degree

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Job description

About the job Senior Bookkeeper - Legal Roodeporrt

A well-established legal firm based in Roodepoort, is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Bookkeeper with at least 10 years experience to join their fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance
• Handling trust and business accounts in compliance with legal accounting standards
• Preparing financial statements and reports
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Reconciling bank statements and trust accounts
• Payroll processing and statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, UIF)
• Liaising with auditors and external stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate financial records and systems

Desired and Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years solid bookkeeping experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of legal trust accounting principles
• Able to perform under pressure and manage high volumes of work
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Pastel, Xero, or similar)
• Relevant bookkeeping qualification or degree (advantageous but not essential)

Market Related

Interested?

Are you an experienced and qualified Senior Bookkeeper seeking to elevate your career? Join a prestigious and well-established law firm in Roodepoort, where you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.