Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Property and Conveyancing Legal Bookkeeper to join our team in Durbanville. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Trust and Business Account Management: Maintain and reconcile trust accounts in compliance with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) rules
- Process deposits, transfers, and payments related to property transactions
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for trust and business accounts
- Ensure compliance with FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) and other regulatory requirements
- Conveyancing and Property Transaction Bookkeeping: Process financial transactions for property transfers, mortgage bonds, and bond cancellations
- Prepare financial statements and accounts for conveyancing matters
- Monitor outstanding payments, deposits, and disbursements related to property transactions
- Liaise with banks, clients, conveyancers, and estate agents regarding financial transactions
- Invoicing and Accounts Management: Generate invoices for conveyancing and legal services
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments
- Process VAT calculations and submissions
- Reconcile fee statements and disbursements
- Payroll and General Bookkeeping: Process monthly payroll for legal staff (if required)
- Manage statutory payments (PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT, etc)
- Maintain general ledgers and financial reports
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Legal Bookkeeping
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal or conveyancing bookkeeping
- Experience working in a property law firm or conveyancing department is required
- Strong knowledge of legal accounting principles and compliance requirements
- Strong knowledge of trust accounting and conveyancing financial processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with legal professionals and clients
- Strong understanding of SARS tax regulations, LPC rules and FICA
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned in the original job description.
Salary & Benefits
Salary information not mentioned in the original job description.
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About Accounting / Finance Jobs in Cape Town City Centre
In Cape Town City Centre, the accounting and finance sector is generally thriving, with a high demand for skilled professionals to support various industries. Typically, companies in this sector are looking for individuals with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
When it comes to salary expectations, it’s common for accounting and finance roles in Cape Town City Centre to fall within the broad range of R500 000 to R1,5 million per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that actual salaries can vary significantly, and this is only a general guideline.
In terms of common skills required for accounting and finance roles in Cape Town City Centre, typically these include proficiency in financial software (such as QuickBooks or Xero), strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure. Other common skills include knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
The accounting and finance sector is commonly found in various industries, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and retail. These roles often involve providing financial support to businesses, managing financial data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
For career development, common progression paths for accounting and finance professionals in Cape Town City Centre include moving into senior roles such as financial controller or head of finance, or transitioning into related fields such as taxation, auditing, or business consulting. Typically, these roles require further education and training, such as a postgraduate diploma or degree in accounting or finance.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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