Senior Bookkeeper

About the position

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and efficiency of our clients Legal Firm. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the firm's financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance. Additionally, you will work closely with the firm's partners and attorneys.
Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency in accounting software Lawpac and LexisNexis.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.

Responsibilities:

• Performing of the weekly and month end Trust Surplus
• Opening of Section 86(4) Investment accounts, and the administering of payments to the trust bank account
• Month end reconciliation of all section 86(4) Investment Accounts.
• Month end Interest Import
• Performing of Final Account reconciliations.
• Processing of daily EFT payments in respect of business and trust bank accounts
• Preparation of EFT reconciliations used to capture onto Lawpac
• Performing of the Month end processing, rolling onto the new month and the printing of fee earner reports
• FNB Bank Recon
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register, additions of new assets and the processing of monthly depreciation.
• Foreign Transfer applications
• Creditor recons:
  • Engen Petrol accounts
  • Telkom Statement
  • Desigan Deliveries
  
  


• Importing of Lexis Nexis monthly report onto Lawpac. Liaison with conveyancing team in respect of the reconciliation thereof.


• Ad hoc Queries from secretaries

Attributes:

• Analytical
• Detail-oriented
• Problem solver
• Collaborative Good communication
• Committed
• Responsible
• Achievement-oriented

Package:

• Salary is market related depending on experience and qualifications.

Desired Skills:

• Bookeeping
• Accounts
• Financial