Job Description
- Matric with Mathematics or Accounting
- A recognised bookkeeping qualification – ICB National Diploma: Financial Accounting, SAIPA Technician, or equivalent
- Registration (or eligibility for registration) with a recognised professional body – ICBA, SAIPA, or similar
- Minimum 3 – 5 years’ bookkeeping experience, with at least 2 years in a law firm or professional services environment
- B. Com (Accounting / Financial Management)
- Studying towards SAIPA / AGA(SA) / SAIBA Business Accountant designation
- Hands-on experience with s86 trust accounting, including daily trust posting, trust-to-business transfers, and monthly trust reconciliations
- Experience supporting an annual statutory trust audit
- Multi-entity bookkeeping experience (group, related entities, or consolidation environments
- Practical VAT experience including the agency principle and disbursement treatment
- Experience with a legal practice management system (AJS, LegalSuite, Lexpro, or similar)
- Exposure to trust investment accounts (s86(3)/(4)) and interest allocations to the Legal Practitioners’ Fidelity Fund
- Prior experience working under a designated trust account practitioner
- Accounting systems: Xero and/or Sage (Pastel / Sage Business Cloud) – proficient user, not just data capture
- Payroll systems: Sage familiarity (for journal interpretation, not processing)
- Microsoft Excel: Strong working level – pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation templates, structured referencing
- SARS eFiling: VAT201 preparation and submission workflow
- Capture, import and post bank transactions across the firm and related entities
- Bank reconciliations across allocated accounts, with appropriate segregation of duties
- Post allocated general journals, including monthly payroll and annual leave liability journals
- Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Maintain the fixed asset register – additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation to the GL
- Review of Balance Sheet and Income Statement for allocated entities
- Daily posting of receipts, payments and transfers across the firm’s s86(2) trust banking account and s86(3)/(4) investment accounts
- Correct allocation of every trust transaction to the relevant matter and client ledger
- Posting of trust-to-business transfers against properly billed fees and recovered disbursements
- Monthly trust bank and trust creditors reconciliation, confirming trust cash equals or exceeds trust liabilities and escalating any shortfall immediately
- Maintain supporting documentation and audit trail to the standard required by the LPC Rules and the annual statutory trust audit
- Support the preparation of the annual trust audit
- Process downstream accounting entries from the firm’s practice management system into the GL
- Reconcile control accounts (debtors, disbursements, trust) between the PMS and the accounting system, and clear variances
- Respond to fee earner and operational queries on matter postings, debtor accounts and trust ledger balances
- VAT review and population of the eFiling template, with correct treatment of disbursements (agency vs principal) and trust-related flows
- Support the preparation of internal finance reports
- Run with allocated tasks in the preparation of and during the annual firm and related-entity audits
- Support secretarial duties across the firm and related entities – new bank accounts (including trust and investment accounts), replacement cards, bank verifications, ETC
- Handle queries from team members and operational staff
- Provide backup to other team members during absence or capacity constraints
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About Other Legal Jobs in South Africa
The field of other legal positions in South Africa is an exciting and rapidly evolving sector, typically offering a unique blend of law, business, and technical expertise. Generally, this field involves working closely with clients to provide advice on specific legal matters, often requiring strong communication and analytical skills. The job market trend in this field is common in industries such as financial services, technology, and manufacturing.
Typically, salaries for other legal positions in South Africa vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, junior roles can expect salary ranges of R400 000 – R600 000 per annum, while senior positions can command ranges of R800 000 – R1 200 000 or more. However, it’s essential to note that these are general estimates, and actual salaries may differ significantly based on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for other legal positions in South Africa include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of the law, and experience with legal software and technology. Additionally, familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards is often essential. Other valuable skills may include contract management, project management, or business development expertise.
Industry sectors commonly employing these roles include financial services, technology, manufacturing, and logistics. The financial services sector, for example, frequently requires professionals with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance. In the technology industry, other legal positions often involve working closely with IT teams to develop and implement legal agreements. Manufacturing and logistics companies also require legal expertise to manage complex contracts and supply chain arrangements.
Career development opportunities in this field are common, with many professionals opting to specialize in specific areas, such as intellectual property law or employment law. With experience, roles can progress to senior positions, including leadership and management roles. Opportunities for further education and training, such as pursuing a postgraduate degree in law or business, are also available to those seeking to advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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