Bookkeeper
Job in
Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-14
Listing for:
Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections -
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Description & How to Apply Below
LEGAL BOOKKEEPER
Pietermaritzburg
Salary: R17 000 – R20 000 per month
A well-established law firm is looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to take responsibility for the firm’s trust and business accounts, reconciliations, payroll, VAT, month-end and year-end processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Trust & Business Accounts- Process and capture banking transactions on LAWPAC
- Process receipts, debit entries and journals
- Reconcile trust and business bank accounts
- Verify banking instructions and client account details
- Monitor account balances and prevent overdrafts
- Process surplus funds and trust account requirements
- Process salaries and salary advices
- Calculate PAYE, UIF and SDL
- Process bonuses and related taxes
- Ensure SARS, COIDA and other statutory payments are made timeously
- Monitor VAT and ensure accurate VAT capturing
- Follow up on debtors and fees to maintain healthy cash flow
- Process supplier payments and business expenses
- Monitor expenditure and fee targets
- Manage drawings and provisions
- Reconcile Rule 55 and Section 78(2A) accounts
- Reconcile credit cards, petty cash and travel claims
- Capture bank charges, interest and other financial entries
- Prepare reports and trial balance information
- Assist with budgets and year-end reconciliations
- Liaise with the firm’s accountants and assist with final journals
- Strong LAWPAC experience is advantageous
- Maintain accurate audit trails and financial records
- Ensure daily, month-end and year-end LAWPAC backups
- Work accurately and confidentially with sensitive financial information
- Previous bookkeeping / legal bookkeeping experience
- Strong numerical and analytical ability
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience with LAWPAC and online banking advantageous
- Knowledge of trust and business accounts advantageous
- Able to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- High level of accuracy, integrity and confidentiality
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