Full-Time Legal Bookkeeper | Greys Recruitment
Job Description
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Greys Recruitment Vacancies – Legal Bookkeeper
Location: South Africa
Company: Greys Recruitment
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Legal
Job Title: Legal Bookkeeper
Company: Greys Recruitment
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Reporting to: Director
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Office-based (5 days per week)
About the Role
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Legal Bookkeeper to join a rapidly growing legal practice. The ideal candidate will manage financial records, HR compliance, and operational reporting while leveraging existing systems and implementing new processes to ensure efficiency. This role requires strong expertise in legal accounting, SARS compliance, and practice management.
Key Qualifications
- 5–10 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or practice management experience in a professional services environment.
- Proficiency in PM Pro, Legal Interact, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or Winlaw.
- In-depth knowledge of SARS regulations (PAYE, VAT), labour law, and FICA compliance.
- Experience in HR administration, payroll management, and trust accounting.
- Advanced MS Excel skills for financial reporting and analysis.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
- High integrity in handling confidential financial and legal data.
Responsibilities
Financial & Bookkeeping:
- Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, and reconciliations.
- Oversee cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting with regular reporting.
- Ensure timely SARS submissions (VAT, PAYE) and compliance.
- Manage payroll, staff commissions, and expense tracking.
- Prepare trial balances, financial statements, and audit documentation.
- Liaise with auditors for trust account audits and annual tax filings.
HR & Compliance:
- Process employee reimbursements, leave, and attendance records.
- Ensure FICA compliance, Risk Management Procedures, and labour law adherence.
- Maintain staff records and performance tracking systems.
Operations & Reporting:
- Oversee general office administration and vendor management.
- Generate weekly/monthly financial and operational reports.
- Maintain fixed asset registers, insurance, and LPC compliance.
- Coordinate with external accountants, regulatory bodies, and legal stakeholders.
How to Apply
- Visit the Greys Recruitment job portal.
- Search for “Legal Bookkeeper”.
- Submit your CV directly through the portal.
Employer: Greys Recruitment
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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