Senior Bookkeeper - Pietermaritzburg

SUMMARY:
Senior Bookkeeper - Pietermaritzburg
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Bookkeeper to manage and reconcile business and trust accounts, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and support financial reporting within a structured and professional environment.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

• Full bookkeeping for business and trust accounts up to trial balance
• Day-end and month‑end processing
• Preparation of Management Accounts
• Business bank recons on major banks
• Posting of business Journals/EFTS/Fees
• Posting of year-end Journals,
• General Ledger Reconciliations
• Trust interest and charges reconciliations
• Creditor reconciliations
• Knowledge of Sec 86(4) investments and processing in the various banks
• BEE yearly compilation and assistance
• SASSETA compilation and online submission
• VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Preparation for auditors

• Preparation of payroll on Sage Pastel Payroll for the company, including PAYE submission
• Basic HR administration, including leave records and employment documentation
• EMP 201 submissions and UIF electronic declarations
• EMP 501 bi-annual and annual submissions
• Annual COIDA returns

• Tertiary Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree)
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a Senior Legal Bookkeeper role
• Solid understanding of trust accounting and legal compliance
• Experience working with Lawpac and Sage Payroll
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Well organised with strong communication skills