Trust Payments Reconciliation Assistant

Ergasia Placements; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in Pretoria is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a temporary accounting role. The position involves reconciling unallocated trust payments and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping and strong numerical and analytical skills. This role offers a supportive environment focused on teamwork and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or credit control.
• Experience with trust accounts or legal accounting systems will be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile unallocated payments received into the trust account.
• Identify and allocate payments to the correct debtors using Lexpro and Excalibur.
• Investigate and resolve incorrect or unclear payment references.
• Communicate with clients or debtors when necessary to confirm payment details.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure financial data integrity.

Skills

Accounting experience

Bookkeeping skills

Numerical accuracy

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Professional communication

Tools

Lexpro

Excalibur

Job description

SUMMARY

A well-established law firm based in Pretoria East is seeking a bright, detail-oriented individual to join their Standard Bank Department on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will assist with identifying and reconciling unallocated trust payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance within the firm’s trust accounting systems.

This is a temporary role.

EE: Open

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile unallocated payments received into the trust account.
• Identify and allocate payments to the correct debtors using Lexpro and Excalibur.
• Investigate and resolve incorrect or unclear payment references.
• Communicate with clients or debtors when necessary to confirm payment details.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure financial data integrity.
• Support the finance team with general bookkeeping and reconciliation tasks.

Requirements

• 1–3 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or credit control.
• Experience with trust accounts or legal accounting systems will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
• Exposure to Lexpro and Excalibur highly beneficial (training can be provided).
• Strong numerical accuracy, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Professional communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary position — ideal for someone immediately available and looking to gain valuable experience in a professional legal environment.
• The firm offers a supportive, fast-paced environment with an emphasis on teamwork and accuracy.