Senior Legal Bookkeeper, Pietermaritzburg

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Legal Bookkeeper to join a professional legal practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing and control of both business and trust accounts, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements, while supporting management and auditors with financial reporting and audit preparation.

This is a hands-on role suited to a candidate who thrives in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping&Accounting

Full bookkeeping function for business and trust accounts up to Trial Balance

Day-end and month-end processing

Preparation of Management Accounts

Business bank reconciliations across major banks

Posting of journals, EFTs, and fees

Year-end journal processing

General Ledger reconciliations

Trust interest and charge reconciliations

Creditor reconciliations

Processing and management of Section 86(4) investments

VAT reconciliations and submissions

BEE annual compilation assistance

SASSETA compilation and online submissions

Preparation of audit files for:

Statutory financial audits

Annual Attorney Trust Audits

Liaising with external auditors and providing supporting documentation

Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance

Payroll&HR Administration

Processing payroll on Sage Pastel Payroll

PAYE submissions

EMP201 returns and UIF electronic declarations

EMP501 bi-annual and annual submissions

Annual COIDA returns

Basic HR administration, including leave records and employment documentation

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Accounting (Diploma or Degree)

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a Senior Bookkeeper role

Previous legal firm experience highly advantageous

Strong understanding of trust accounting and legal compliance

Experience with Lawpac and Sage Payroll beneficial

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Strong organisational and communication skills Key Skills

Trust Accounting

Trial Balance

Bank Reconciliations

VAT Submissions

Payroll Processing

Sage Pastel Payroll

Lawpac

Financial Reporting

Audit Preparation

Legal Compliance

General Ledger Reconciliations

EMP201&EMP501

COIDA&UIF

Management Accounts

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