Legal Bookkeeper (Trust Investments & Creditors CLerk)

Recruiter:

ARCS

Job Ref:

PTA001225/TM

Date posted:

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

25000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:
LEGAL BOOKKEEPER
(Trust Investments & Creditors)
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Type: Full Time & On-site
Salary: R25,000 – R31,000 CTC per month (including benefits)

Intro:
An exciting opportunity exists within a finance department for an experienced Legal Bookkeeper with Trust Investment & Creditors experience, reporting to senior financial management.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Capturing and reconciling vendor payments
Processing business and trust EFT payments
Processing new trust investments in line with Section 86(4) of the Legal Practice Act, including guarantees, add-ons, withdrawals, and closures
Performing monthly reconciliations and trust balance clean-ups
Handling ad hoc queries from internal stakeholders
Submitting all required monthly reports
Preparing files and documentation for annual audits
Performing general ad hoc duties within the finance department
Providing cover for team members during periods of leave

Minimum Requirements:

Matric (essential)
Bookkeeping Diploma
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance environment
Law firm experience (essential)
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel (essential)
Full working knowledge of the MS Office package
CMS/Aderant experience (advantageous)
Knowledge of FICA and KYC principles (advantageous)
Banking experience (advantageous)

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