Senior Legal Bookkeeper - Law Firm: West rand

Professional Career Services; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm seeks an experienced Senior Legal Bookkeeper to manage various financial tasks including bookkeeping, payroll, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess a finance-related qualification and have at least 5 years of experience in a law firm setting. This position offers a salary commensurate with experience and engages a professional in a vital area of legal operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Bookkeeping position within a law firm.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Legal Suite.

Responsibilities

• Handle all legal bookkeeping responsibilities including managing month-end, year-end, and 13th-month journals.
• Process invoices, payroll, VAT, and PAYE reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly statutory reports and manage creditors' reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient computer skills

Legal Suite familiarity

Education

Finance/ Accounting related qualification

Job description

Senior Legal Bookkeeper - Law Firm: West rand

Job Description

Our client, a reputable law firm offering services in property litigation among other areas of law, is looking for a seasoned Bookkeeper with experience in a law firm.

Requirements:

• Competence in handling all legal bookkeeping responsibilities
• Compatibility to manage month-end, year-end and 13th-month journals
• Proficiency in reconciling bank statements
• Skilled in managing debtors, tax invoices and monthly trust reconciliations
• Experience in managing sheriff and other correspondent accounts, including Advocates
• Ability to handle payroll, VAT and PAYE reconciliations
• Proficient in processing EFTs and cheque payments to clients and creditors
• Experience in posting invoices
• Ability to handle fees and disbursements
• Skill in managing creditors' reconciliations
• Ability to prepare monthly statutory reports

Qualifications

Finance/ Accounting related qualification.

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Bookkeeping position within a law firm environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Familiarity with Legal Suite
• Experience in a law environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Salary/Package

R22,000 - R25,000 CTC per month, commensurate with experience in a law firm

Benefits

N/A

Job Post Expiration

2025-06-28