Legal Bookkeeper

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Legal Finance
Reference: PC001879/RM

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Employer: Status Staffing

Our client in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Legal Bookkeeper with a minimum of 3–4 years’ experience working within a law firm environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines efficiently. Proficiency in AJS legal software would be advantageous. A relevant finance qualification would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team and contribute to the smooth financial operation of a reputable legal practice.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE :           Permanent
SECTOR :           Finance / Legal
BASIC SALARY :           R18 000.00
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 3–4 years’ experience in a law firm
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in AJS Legal Software
Relevant finance qualification (advantageous)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines efficiently

DUTIES:

Daily Tasks:

Bank Reconciliations: Perform daily reconciliations of multiple bank accounts, including trust and business accounts.
EFT Payments: Process and verify electronic fund transfers (EFTs) across all major banks accurately and promptly.
Business Creditors: Manage and reconcile accounts payable, including payments to agents, sheriffs, advocates, and other service providers.
Journals: Prepare and post daily journals for both trust and business accounts.
Adjustment Vouchers: Create and process adjustment vouchers in line with internal financial controls.
General Account Queries: Investigate and resolve daily queries related to accounting discrepancies or transactions.

Yearly Tasks:

Asset Register: Maintain and update the asset register annually, ensuring all business assets are recorded and depreciated appropriately.
Audit Preparation: Liaise with auditors during the annual audit process, providing necessary financial data, documentation, and explanations.

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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About Status Staffing

Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider.

Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Our large candidate database and quality customer service ethos is what differentiates us from our competitors, enabling is to be considered a strategic partner to our valued candidates and clients.