Senior Bookkeeper - Legal Roodeporrt

AGC Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Senior Bookkeeper for a prestigious legal firm in Roodepoort. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of bookkeeping experience and a strong understanding of legal trust accounting principles. Responsibilities include managing accounts, payroll processing, and maintaining financial records. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.

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 abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Pastel, Xero) and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Handling trust and business accounts in compliance with legal accounting standards.
• Preparing financial statements and reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and reconcile bank/trust accounts.
• Process payroll and statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, UIF).
• Liaise with auditors and external stakeholders.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Legal trust accounting

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Relevant bookkeeping qualification or degree

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Job description

Overview

About the job Senior Bookkeeper - Legal Roodepoort

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.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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)

Salary

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.

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