Accountant

Reference: JHB000279-JHBA-1

Job Title: Accountant (Legal) Location: Roodepoort

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Roodepoort. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing trust and business accounts, overseeing high-volume billing processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years' accounting experience, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.

• Essential:  Proven experience using Legal Suite accounting software.

• Experience managing both Trust and Business Accounts.

• Experience processing high volumes of invoices (approximately 1,800 invoices per month).

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and trust accounting regulations.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the firm's Trust and Business Accounts in accordance with relevant legislation and accounting standards.

• Process and oversee the monthly billing cycle, ensuring the accurate generation and distribution of approximately 1,800 invoices.

• Reconcile trust and business bank accounts.

• Monitor trust account transactions and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Process receipts, payments, journals, and account transfers.

• Prepare monthly financial reconciliations and reports.

• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and billing queries.

• Ensure all financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with company policies.

• Liaise with attorneys, clients, and third parties regarding account-related matters.

• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.

• Support external auditors and provide documentation as required.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies.

• Perform any other accounting and finance-related duties as required.

To apply email CVs to: preston@riseupgroup.co.za adrien@riseupgroup.co.za or deyana@riseupgroup.co.za