Senior Bookkeeper (Law Firm)
Dynexity
- R55,000 - R65,000 per month
- Permanent Senior position
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Johannesburg
- Posted 06 Apr 2026 by Dynexity
- Expires in 29 days
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Job 2636546 - Ref JHB003543
About the position
Our Client, a well-known and respected Law firm, is looking for a hands-on Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant / Financial Manager to lead and manage the full finance function.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys ownership, and can confidently partner with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Financial Manager or Senior Bookkeeper within a Law Firm
- Strong understanding of trust accounts and legal financial compliance
- Experience in legal environment non-negotiable
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
The Role:
Strategic Financial Management
- Develop and implement financial strategy aligned to business objectives
- Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and financial models
- Provide financial insights and cost-saving recommendations
- Monitor revenue, profitability and cash flow
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Deliver management reports and present to stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
- Liaise with auditors and provide required reporting
Cash Flow and Banking
- Manage cash flow to ensure operational liquidity
- Maintain banking relationships and oversee payments processing
Risk and Compliance
- Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain strong internal controls
- Act as FICA compliance officer
- Support audit processes and implement financial governance practices
Trust Account Management
- Oversee trust accounts in line with legal compliance requirements
- Perform reconciliations and manage trust transfers and investments
Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Oversee creditors and debtors functions
- Ensure timely invoicing, collections and supplier payments
- Manage and support finance team members
Reconciliations and Ledger Management
- Review and process bank and trust reconciliations
- Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries
Payroll and Tax
- Process payroll and statutory payments
- Support VAT submissions and tax compliance
Financial Systems and Recordkeeping
- Maintain financial systems and ensure data integrity
- Manage asset register and financial documentation
Desired Skills:
- Senior Bookkeeper
- Legal Bookkeeper
- Legal Accountant
- Financial Manager
Dynexity
About the agency
Predicting the future has always been more about magic and crystal balls than anything else. Some things have changed in the last ten years; complexity and dynamic have accelerated.
Dynexity, the infamous combination of these two is on the rise. The more skilled a person is, the greater the level of Dynexity they have to contend with.
ABOUT US
Dynexity (Pty)Ltd is an Owner run Recruitment company, with the Owner being a German National who is familiar with both cultures, the South African having lived here for the past 23 years as well as European.
Our wealth of more than 23 years of wide-ranging experience in specialized recruitment, enables us to offer the correct and uniquely tailored solution for each employer, whatever their recruitment requirements are.
We combine our expertise in local recruitment, with our deep understanding of the South African market, and recruitment in various countries on the African continent.
We at Dynexity (Pty)Ltd above all else, are committed to delivering service excellence. Our mandate is to work beyond simply filling a vacancy, but to fully comprehend an employers’ needs and thus becoming a mutually beneficial business partner.
Our Value proposition is to offer recruitment services with a high level of competence, adequate research, responsibility and future based thinking.
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