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.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Legal Bookkeeping
2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal or conveyancing bookkeeping
3. Experience working in a property law firm or conveyancing department is required
4. Strong knowledge of legal accounting principles and compliance requirements
5. Strong knowledge of trust accounting and conveyancing financial processes
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with legal professionals and clients
7. Strong understanding of SARS tax regulations, LPC rules and FICA
8. Proficiency in legal bookkeeping software (ie GhostPractice, LexisConvey, AJS or Pastel Accounting)
9. Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
10. 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.
 
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