Junior Bookkeeper

About the position

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a solid bookkeeping background, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.

Job Purpose:

The Junior Bookkeeper will be responsible for day-to-day financial transactions, reconciliations, and supporting month-end processes. This role requires accuracy, discretion, and a working knowledge of accounting principles and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record daily transactions using accounting software
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Perform reconciliations: bank, petty cash, supplier statements
• Assist with payroll preparation and statutory submissions
• Maintain general ledger and trial balance
• Prepare VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
• Support audit preparation (internal and external)
• Generate financial reports for management
• Ensure accurate filing and record-keeping

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Bookkeeping or Accounting Certificate/Diploma (required)

Experience:

• 1-3 years of bookkeeping experience
• Prior experience in a legal, financial, or professional services environment (preferred)

Systems & Software:

• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with accounting packages (e.g., Sage)

Skills & Competencies:

• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of trust accounting in a legal environment
• Familiarity with legal billing procedures
• Exposure to payroll processes

Apply now if you're looking to grow your finance career in a stable, professional legal environment.

Desired Skills:

• Accounting Software
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Reconciliation
• Payroll Administration
• Payroll Processing
• General Ledger
• Trial Balance
• VAT
• PAYE
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Audit
• External Audit
• Filing
• Record Keeping
• Matric
• Accounting Diploma
• Legal
• MS Excel
• Numerical Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline Driven
• Independent
• Accounting Principles
• Confidentiality
• Organisational Skills
• Administrative Skills
• Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Legal Environment
• Billing Procedures
• Payroll

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Bookkeeping

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

A well established Johannesburg-based law firm specialising in debt collection and commercial litigation. With a strong focus on ethical and compliant collections, they serve both consumer and business markets. The firm operates a large call centre and national correspondent network, combining legal expertise with advanced data-driven tools to deliver efficient, scalable collection strategies.