Trust Account Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
Legal / Trust Account Bookkeeper
Pretoria East
R20 000 to R30 000 (Dependent on Experience)

Our client is a new, smaller firm looking for a Legal Bookkeeper to join their offices in Pretoria East. The ideal candidate should be adaptable and willing to take on tasks not normally always associated with Bookkeeping.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Legal Administration, or Finance advantageous.
• Minimum 2–3years’ experience in a trust administration, legal, or financial administration
  role.
• Experience with Legal Practice Council trust accounting requirements.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office, AJS and Pastel).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Manage and administer trust and business accounts and related financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of trust and business account transactions and client funds.
• Prepare and reconcile trust account reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing trust accounts.
• Draft and prepare trust-related correspondence and documentation.
• Liaise with attorneys, clients, and third parties regarding trust matters.
• Respond t oclient queries and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist with general administrative duties within the firm as required.
• Assist with secretarial duties within the firm from time to time.