Senior Bookkeeper - Legal Trust & Trial Balance Expert

AGC Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; 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.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Handling trust and business accounts in compliance with legal accounting standards.
• Preparing financial statements and reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Legal trust accounting

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Relevant bookkeeping qualification or degree

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Job description

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.