Senior Legal Bookkeeper - Cape Town

Our client, a well-established professional services firm based in Cape Town CBD, is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Bookkeeper to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 10 - 15 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment, with strong bookkeeping and financial accounting knowledge. Trust and Business Account experience is essential, along with proficiency in AJS, Microsoft Excel and MS Office. A Matric qualification and Certificate/Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting are required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting is essential.
• 2 - 3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Proficient in financial accounting packages, specifically AJS.
• Proven experience working with both Trust and Business Accounts is essential.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and financial accounting principles.

DUTIES:

• Preparing EFT payments and transfers between accounts and loading them onto the system for approval.
• Reconciling bank statements.
• Managing daily cash flow.
• Reconciling petty cash and maintaining accurate petty cash records.
• Processing daily banking.
• Printing receipts and preparing relevant documentation.
• Performing General Ledger accounting up to Trial Balance.
• Managing the Debtors and Creditors functions.
• Capturing Investec bank interest.
• Capturing Sheriff's return-of-service transactions.
• Capturing drivers' travel claims.
• Filing AJS postings, audit trails, and returned cheques.
• Liaising with ABSA regarding banking queries relating to directors.
• Assisting the Financial Bookkeeper with SARS e-Filing for PAYE, UIF, SDL, and VAT returns.
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.
• Filing and date-stamping all purchases, receipts, and accounting-related correspondence.
• Assisting the Financial Bookkeeper with the preparation of designated schedules.
• Assisting auditors with queries and providing the necessary supporting documentation.
• Opening files on Uniflow.
• Preparing and submitting annual EEA reporting.
• Performing ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required.

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 16:30