A Bookkeeper

Roles and Responsibilities
Senior Legal Bookkeeper (Bedfordview)
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Bedfordview (Office-based)
Rate: R250 per hour

About the Role:
We are a well-established law firm based in Bedfordview, specialising in property and conveyancing, notarial services, estate administration, commercial legal advisory, and immigration matters. The firm prides itself on accuracy, compliance, and professionalism and is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Bookkeeper to support the practice on a long-term, part-time basis.

This role is ideal for a highly experienced legal bookkeeper looking for a stable but reduced working schedule, while remaining actively involved in a professional legal environment.

Working Arrangement
Office-based role
Either:
One full day per week, or
Two half days per week
Long-term / ongoing requirement (not ad-hoc)

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years legal bookkeeping experience (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience managing legal trust and business accounts
• Strong understanding of legal accounting compliance and regulations
• Experience working within a law firm environment
• Able to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal oversight
• High attention to detail and strong sense of accountability

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function for legal trust and business accounts
• Trust account reconciliations and compliance
• Processing receipts, payments, and transfers
• Managing creditors and debtors
• Monthly reconciliations and reporting
• Ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and up to date
• Liaising internally to support smooth financial operations

Additional Notes

• This is a part-time, long-term role, not a full-time position
• Suitable for candidates seeking reduced hours, including semi-retired or retired professionals who wish to remain active in the legal field
• Firm details will be disclosed at a later stage

Employment Details
Employment Type:
Freelancer
Industry:
Legal Services
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Gauteng
Ideal work city:
Johannesburg
Salary bracket:
R 10000 - 20000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
No