Legal Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Dante Personnel

Job Ref:

PTA025403/CEP

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Legal Bookkeeper

POSITION INFO:
A well established Law Firm seeking an experienced Legal Bookkeeper to join a fast-paced legal practice handling large trust balances and high transaction volumes. This role requires a detail-driven professional with extensive experience in legal trust accounting and advanced knowledge of LegalSuite.

Key Responsibilities

Full legal trust bookkeeping in strict compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Daily management of trust and business cash books
Processing and reconciliation of trust transactions, including large monetary values
Managing trade creditors, payments, and reconciliations
Monthly and annual trust reconciliations
Supporting trust audits and ensuring audit readiness at all times
Maintaining accurate financial records in a high-intensity, high-volume environment
Working closely with legal professionals to ensure financial accuracy and compliance

Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Legal Bookkeeper
Proven, hands-on experience with legal trust accounting
Strong proficiency in LegalSuite Administration (non-negotiable)
Solid understanding of trust accounting rules and compliance standards
Experience handling large trust balances and high transaction volumes
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

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