Legal Bookkeeper

Our client, a well-established legal practice, is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Legal Bookkeeper to join their team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a candidate with previous legal bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of trust accounting and legal financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage trust and business accounts
• Perform trust reconciliations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Process payroll and VAT submissions
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Manage deadlines and ensure timeous submissions and reporting
• Assist with general bookkeeping and accounting functions
• Work closely with the team and follow established processes and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Legal Bookkeeping role
• Experience working on a legal accounting software package (Lawpac advantageous, however experience on other legal accounting systems will be considered)
• Sound knowledge of Trust Accounts, Rule 55, Section 86(4) and Business Accounts
• Experience managing payroll, VAT submissions and trust reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment

The successful candidate will be organised, dependable and able to manage multiple priorities within a professional legal environment.