Senior Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA021215/BL

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

200 000

SUMMARY:
A wellâestablished and reputable attorneys’ firm with offices in the Western Cape and Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage the firm’s dayâtoâday financial and trust accounting functions. The firm operates in Property and Conveyancing, Insurance Law, Corporate and Commercial Law and BroadâBased Black Economic Empowerment.

POSITION INFO:

The Role:
The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for the accurate processing and control of the firm’s business and trust accounts, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements, and supporting directors and auditors with financial reporting. This is a handsâon role suited to an experienced legal bookkeeper who thrives in a structured, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Full bookkeeping for business and trust accounts up to Trial Balance
Monthâend processing and preparation of management reports
Processing and review of fee transfers from Trust to Business
Invoicing of conveyancing and bond fees on AJS
Assisting directors with WIP postings, timesheets and finalising invoices
Management of debtors and followâups on outstanding payments
Review of creditor processing and reconciliations
Payroll processing on Sage Professional Payroll, including PAYE submissions
VAT reconciliations and submissions
Maintenance of longâterm cash flow forecasts
Preparation of audit files for:
Statutory financial audits
Annual Attorney Trust Audit
Liaising with external auditors and providing supporting documentation
Statutory and regulatory compliance
Basic HR administration including leave records and employment documentation
Assisting with preparation of directors’ tax information for auditors

Requirements:
Tertiary Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree – BCom / BAcc advantageous)
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a Senior Bookkeeper or Financial Accountant role
Legal firm experience highly advantageous
Solid understanding of trust accounting and legal compliance
Experience working with AJS and Sage Payroll beneficial
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Well organised with strong communication skills

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