Legal Bookkeeper at Boutique Law Firm in Lynnwood, Pretoria
Werkie · Lynnwood, Pretoria
Overview
A dynamic boutique law firm in Lynnwood, Pretoria is looking for a Legal Bookkeeper with at least 3 years of experience in a law firm. You will manage day to day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting using an ERP system. If you have a financial diploma or degree, strong Excel skills, and thrive under pressure, this permanent full time role could be a great fit. Salary is R32 000 to R35 000 per month.
About the role
Our client, a boutique law firm in Lynnwood, Pretoria, specialises in commercial law, civil litigation, and property law. They are known for a client first approach and use modern legal technology to deliver efficient, results driven solutions. This is a permanent full time position for a Legal Bookkeeper who will manage the firm's day to day bookkeeping functions.
You will process financial transactions, perform bank and other reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, and prepare trial balance reports. You will also assist with financial statements, use the ERP system to process and monitor financial data, ensure documentation is complete and filed correctly, and investigate any discrepancies. The role requires someone who can manage financial administration within strict deadlines in a high pressure environment.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Diploma or degree in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related financial field
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a bookkeeper within a law firm
- Minimum of 3 years experience using an ERP system up to trial balance level
- Experience with income statements and balance sheets would be advantageous
- Experience working in a high pressure environment is essential
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Intermediate Excel skills (advanced Excel skills advantageous)
- Strong decision making and problem solving abilities
- Ability to process financial information accurately and meet deadlines
Responsibilities
- Manage the day to day bookkeeping functions of the law firm
- Process financial transactions and ensure records are accurate and up to date
- Perform bank and other financial reconciliations
- Maintain the general ledger and prepare trial balance reports
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets where required
- Use the ERP system to process and monitor financial data
- Ensure financial documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed
- Manage financial administration within strict deadlines
- Identify and investigate discrepancies in financial records
Job details
- Organisation
- Werkie
- Location
- Lynnwood, Pretoria
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R32k to R35k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is perfect if you have solid bookkeeping experience inside a law firm and you are comfortable working on an ERP system up to trial balance. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows the number of years you spent at each law firm and the ERP system you used. Also highlight your Excel skills and any work you did with income statements or balance sheets. The firm values accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines, so be ready to talk about how you handle pressure and spot discrepancies. A short cover letter explaining why you want to work in a boutique legal practice will help you stand out. Good luck!
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