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Half-day Legal Bookkeeper

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Job Description - Half-day Legal Bookkeeper

An established and respected boutique law
firm based in Bryanston is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Legal
Bookkeeper to join their team on a half-day basis (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM).

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who thrives in a professional,
team-oriented environment and enjoys the structure and routine of accounting
within the legal sector. You’ll play a vital role in managing the firm’s
financial operations, particularly trust account compliance and statutory
reporting, while working with a friendly and collaborative team.

Responsibilities:


End-to-end payroll processing, including EMP201, EMP501 & IRP5 submissions via Easyfile
WCC – COIDA Return of Earnings and Department of Labour compliance
Bi-monthly VAT calculations and submissions via eFiling
Trust account management, including transfers and reconciliations
Handling Fidelity Fund and Legal Practice Council submissions and trust audit refunds
Daily banking functions
Working on Legalsuite software for financial and trust accounting
Provisional tax calculations and preparation
Management accounts and partner profit splits
GoAML reporting for FICA compliance (training can be provided)
Oversight of business and investment account transfers
Creditor invoice processing and reconciliations, including Advocates' accounts
Assisting with debtors and client invoicing, as needed
        

Requirements

  •  3–5 years’ bookkeeping
    experience, ideally within a legal or professional services environment

  • Accreditation with a recognised
    bookkeeping institute (e.g. ICB) is highly advantageous

  • A relevant tertiary
    qualification in accounting or finance

  • Solid experience in bookkeeping
    up to trial balance

  • Proficient in Legalsuite,
    Excel, and eFiling platforms

  • Highly efficient, organised,
    and trustworthy

  • Strong interpersonal skills and
    a positive, team-first approach

  • Reliable daily access to the
    Bryanston area

This
role is ideal for a capable bookkeeper who enjoys taking ownership of their
work, appreciates a professional but down-to-earth workplace, and is seeking
work-life balance with a half-day schedule.



Benefits

Half-day, in-office in Bryanston (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

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