Legal Bookkeeper

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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
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Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Attorneys' Trust and Business Accounts

Process daily trust and business account transactions

Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations

Process trust transfers, EFT payments and journal entries

Prepare and submit VAT returns

Manage creditors and debtors reconciliations

Allocate receipts and payments accurately to client matters

Process conveyancing financial transactions

Prepare month-end reports and management accounts

Assist with annual Trust Audits and external auditors

Ensure compliance with Legal Practice Council (LPC) Trust Accounting requirements

Liaise with banks, clients and internal conveyancing teams

Maintain accurate financial records and reporting

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Legal Bookkeeper within a Law Firm

Previous experience in a Conveyancing Practice is essential

Strong knowledge of Attorney Trust Accounting

Understanding of Legal Practice Council (LPC) Trust Accounting Rules

Experience with legal accounting software (Ghost Practice, AJS, Lexpro or similar advantageous)

Experience with VAT, reconciliations and trust compliance

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Excellent communication and organisational skills

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