Senior Legal Bookkeeper Required: Law Firm - Pretoria

Professional Career Services; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a law firm in South Africa. The successful candidate will manage financial operations, requiring a minimum of 5 years' experience in a legal environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing trust accounts, processing payments, and handling all SARS submissions. A competitive salary of R30,000 - R35,000 per month is offered, plus benefits such as provident fund contributions. Ideal candidates must be proficient in relevant bookkeeping systems and have strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Provident fund contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Bookkeeper within a legal environment/law firm.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and liaise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage Business and Trust accounts effectively.
• Process Trust-to-Business transfers without errors.
• Prepare accurate financial reports weekly and monthly.
• Handle all SARS submissions and payments efficiently.

Skills

Legal bookkeeping

Accounts management

Budgeting

Coordination and delegation

Office management

Payroll administration

Time management

Education

Relevant Accounting/Finance qualifications

Tools

AJS Bookkeeping

GhostPractice

Lexis Nexis (Ghost)

Microsoft Office

Online Banking platforms

Pastel Accounting

Pastel Payroll

SARS eFiling

SimplePay

Winlaw (Legal Interact)

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with prior experience working in a law firm to join their dynamic team immediately. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial operations involving Nedbank, FNB, and ABSA accounts. Standard bookkeeping functions will apply.

Bookkeeping Duties

• Manage Business and Trust accounts
• Process Trust-to-Business transfers
• Handle EFT payments
• Post all receipts, payments, bank fees, and LPFF transactions
• Prepare Business and Trust journals
• Manage investments
• Reconcile monthly Section 86(2) and 86(4) Trust accounts
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
• Assist with budgeting, costing, and strategic financial planning
• Handle all SARS submissions and payments
• Liaise with banks, clients, and creditors
• Manage the sheriff, correspondent, advocate, and advertising accounts
• Oversee petty cash
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Facilitate annual audits and handle FFC and Letter of Good Standing applications
• Assist with marketing activities and event coordination
• Chairman of the Social Club Committee

Payroll Duties

• Leave maintenance
• Exporting payroll data onto banking systems for the monthly pay run
• Issuing payslips
• Assisting with recruitment and contracts
• Statutory payroll submissions
• Facilitating annual labour audits

Qualifications

Relevant Accounting/Finance qualifications.

Skills

The successful candidate must have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Bookkeeper within a legal environment/law firm.

Proficiency in the following systems is essential

• AJS Bookkeeping
• GhostPractice
• Lexis Nexis (Ghost)
• Microsoft Office
• Online Banking platforms
• Pastel Accounting
• Pastel Payroll
• SARS eFiling
• SimplePay
• Winlaw (Legal Interact)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Legal bookkeeping
• Accounts management
• Budgeting
• Coordination and delegation
• Office management
• Payroll administration
• Section 86(2) Trust account handling
• Section 86(4) investment management
• Time management

Salary/Package

R30 000 - R35 000 per month, commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Provident fund contribution

Job Post Expiration

2026-01-16