SMI 15602 - Senior Legal Bookkeeper – Law Firm: West rand

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R22,000 – R25,000 CTC per month, commensurate with experience in a law firm

SUMMARY:
Senior Legal Bookkeeper – Law Firm: West rand

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

A well established law firm located in the West Rand

Job Description

Our client, a reputable law firm offering services in property litigation among other areas of law, is looking for a seasoned Bookkeeper with experience in a law firm.

Requirements:

Competence in handling all legal bookkeeping responsibilities
Compatibility to manage month-end, year-end and 13th-month journals
Proficiency in reconciling bank statements
Skilled in managing debtors, tax invoices and monthly trust reconciliations
Experience in managing sheriff and other correspondent accounts, including Advocates
Ability to handle payroll, VAT and PAYE reconciliations
Proficient in processing EFTs and cheque payments to clients and creditors
Experience in posting invoices
Ability to handle fees and disbursements
Skill in managing creditors’ reconciliations
Ability to prepare monthly statutory reports

Qualifications

Finance/ Accounting related qualification.

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Bookkeeping position within a law firm environment
Proficient computer skills
Familiarity with Legal Suite
Experience in a law environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

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