Experienced Financial Accountant for Cape Town Legal Practice

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Status Staffing Full time
Senior Bookkeeper

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Bookkeeper to join our esteemed legal practice in Cape Town. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.

About Us:
Status Staffing is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to providing top talent to our clients. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service and support to our candidates and clients alike.

Job Description:
The ideal candidate will possess a Matric certificate and a Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting, with at least 15 years of experience in a similar role within the legal profession. Proficiency in Excel and AJS Web is essential, as is extensive experience with trust and business accounts. Familiarity with ABSA and Investec Banking is considered advantageous. Additionally, the candidate should be skilled in SAGE VIP Payroll and adept at handling SARS E-filing for PAYE/UIF/SDL and VAT returns.

Responsibilities:
• Preparation of EFT payments/transfers between accounts and loading thereof onto system for approval
• Reconciling petty cash, General Ledger Accounting up until Trial Balance, Debtors and Creditors function
• Maintaining Fixed Asset Register, Filing and date stamping of all purchases, receipts, and mail correspondence of all accounting related matters
• Preparing designated schedules
• Monthly recon schedule of interest from Investec Bank
• Posting – Investec – Interest to Call Accounts
• Reconcile bank statements – Trust and Business Accounts
• Daily cash flow
• Trust/Business receipts
• Daily Trust to Business Transfers
• Printing receipts and preparing documents
• Daily banking
• Petty cash and petty cash reconciliation – write up & reimbursement
• Company Drivers Travel Claims (copies made of each slip – to attorneys dealing with the matter)
• Prepare creditors invoices for month end
• Daily and monthly filing – audit trails to be filed
• Capturing Investec bank interest
• Capturing Sheriff's return service
• Filing of AJS postings, audit trails and returned cheques
• Liaising with ABSA regarding bank queries for directors
• Assisting Auditors with queries
• Opening new Investec Call accounts
• Opening accounts
• Payments of all accounts
• Bank Statement queries
• Month End Procedure
• Ad-hoc duties as required

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 16:30

Requirements:
• Matric, Certificate/Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting is essential
• 15 years' experience in a similar role within the legal profession
• Must be proficient on excel and the financial accounting package AJS Web
• MUST HAVE TRUST AND BUSINESS ACCOUNT EXPERIENCE (experience with ABSA and Investec Banking would be beneficial)
• SAGE VIP Payroll
• SARS E-filing – PAYE/UIF/SDL & VAT returns

Estimated Salary:
R25 000.00 – R35 000.00 per annum, depending on experience

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