Property and Conveyancing Legal Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

iStaff Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000884/LP

Date posted:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location:

Durbanville, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client in Durbanville is looking for a highly motivated Property and Conveyancing Legal Bookkeeper that would be responsible for managing financial transactions related to property transfers, conveyancing matters, and legal accounting within a law firm. This role requires expertise in trust accounting, compliance with legal financial regulations, and the ability to handle bookkeeping for property law transactions.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Legal Bookkeeping
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal or conveyancing bookkeeping
Experience working in a property law firm or conveyancing department is required
Strong knowledge of legal accounting principles and compliance requirements
Strong knowledge of trust accounting and conveyancing financial processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with legal professionals and clients
Strong understanding of SARS tax regulations, LPC rules and FICA
Proficiency in legal bookkeeping software (ie GhostPractice, LexisConvey, AJS or Pastel Accounting)
Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle high-volume transactions efficiently

Responsibilities:

Trust and Business Account Management:

Maintain and reconcile trust accounts in compliance with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) rules
Process deposits, transfers, and payments related to property transactions
Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for trust and business accounts
Ensure compliance with FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) and other regulatory requirements

Conveyancing and Property Transaction Bookkeeping:

Process financial transactions for property transfers, mortgage bonds, and bond cancellations
Prepare financial statements and accounts for conveyancing matters
Monitor outstanding payments, deposits, and disbursements related to property transactions
Liaise with banks, clients, conveyancers, and estate agents regarding financial transactions

Invoicing and Accounts Management:

Generate invoices for conveyancing and legal services
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments
Process VAT calculations and submissions
Reconcile fee statements and disbursements

Payroll and General Bookkeeping:

Process monthly payroll for legal staff (if required)
Manage statutory payments (PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT, etc)
Maintain general ledgers and financial reports

Compliance and Financial Reporting:

Prepare financial reports for audits and tax purposes
Ensure compliance with South African Revenue Service (SARS) regulations
Conduct internal audits of trust and business accounts

PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.

Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions.

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