Legal Bookkeeper / HR & Practice Manager Law Firm Cape Town
Legal Bookkeeper / HR & Practice Manager Law Firm Cape Town
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Job Description
Introduction
Our client a well-established and rapidly growing professional legal practice in Cape Town is seeking an experienced and dynamic Legal Bookkeeper / HR / Practice Manager to oversee the practice’s daily financial HR and administrative operations. This role requires a highly organized detail-oriented individual who can work independently implement and improve systems and provide the Director with accurate timeous management reporting.
This is a full-time in-office position (5 days a week) reporting directly to the Director.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Financial Management
- Full bookkeeping to trial balance including cashbook management reconciliations and month-end journals.
- Process accounts payable/receivable manage invoices payments and debtors.
- Maintain tight financial controls budgeting forecasting and cash flow management.
- Manage payroll staff attendance tracking and commission calculations.
- Prepare and submit SARS returns (PAYE VAT) and liaise with auditors and accountants.
- Oversee trust and business accounting in compliance with legal requirements.
HR & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee records leave tracking and performance metrics.
- Process travel claims and reimbursements.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies South African labour laws and FICA regulations.
- Update and maintain Risk Management Procedures Manual.
Administration & Reporting
- Manage general office administration and operational budgets.
- Prepare weekly monthly and annual financial/operational reports.
- Liaise with external stakeholders (accountants vendors regulatory bodies).
- Maintain asset register insurance and LPC fidelity fund certificate requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping accounting or practice management within a legal environment.
- Strong trust and business accounting knowledge.
- Proficient in accounting software (Xero QuickBooks Sage) and MS Excel.
- Experience with legal practice software (e.g. Winlaw PM Pro/Legalinteract).
- In-depth knowledge of SARS regulations (PAYE VAT) and FICA compliance.
- Strong organizational problem-solving and communication skills.
- High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Remuneration
Salary: Market-related based on experience.
Interested
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to play a pivotal role in a growing legal practice apply today and help take the practice to the next level.
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Employment Type
Full Time
