Senior Legal Bookkeeper - Feb 2025

Minimum requirements: Financial degree/qualification beneficialAt least 5-10 years' experience as a Senior Bookkeeper at a Law FirmNon-negotiable software proficiency required: AJS Accounting software (Cloud); MS Office Suite; Pastel PayrollFull payrollCommission calculationsStatutory returns - EMP 201's, VAT 201's and annual reconciliationsAnnual financial statement preparation, including trust audit and queriesAll Auditor dealingsFull control of general ledger and trust ledgersMonthly management account reporting, cash flow projections, etc.Handling of all accounting matters related to group loans companyFidelity fund applications and LPC dealingsAll banking profile related mattersProcessing of all required journalsDirector tax calculationsInvestment reconciliationsDealing with L&D's for Deceased Estates, and related mattersAnnual workmen's compensation - annual payment and submissionControl over RAF settlement lists, fee income and RAF liaisonManagement of Attorney trust and investment listsManagement of experts accounts controlManaging of finalisation of claims settled, payouts to clients, experts, etc.General and specific management control over all financial aspects and controls in place in the businessAssist with queries from attorneys, secretaries, clients, etc.Management of finance teamOverall finance function responsibilityClear credit and criminal recordConsultant: Stephnie Taljaard - Dante Personnel Cape Town