Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our Legal client based in Johannesburg CBD is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their firm 
Salary: R35 000 - R40 000 ctc per month Based on experience

POSITION INFO:
Candidate will be responsible for managing and controlling specified accounting functions and reporting to the head of finance. The role includes the timely, accurate, and efficient execution of financial procedures while maintaining compliance with relevant financial regulations, practices, and internal firm policies

Requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant B.com Degree/Diploma in Finance
• Minimum 2 years of financial accounting experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a law firm is an added advantage
• Ability to work with financial software and technology (AJS, SAGE Pastel, SAGE Accounting etc)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Process business account transactions, including expenses and payments.
• Process advocate invoices, ensuring timely approvals and payments
• Process bank reconciliations and updating investment account transactions

• Ensure accurate processing of trust account transactions

• Prepare monthly reports on firm expenses and recoveries

• Maintain electronic financial records
• Ensure confidentiality of financial records

• Accurately record and allocate payments received
• Assist with debtor follow ups as and when required

• Process advocate invoices and expense invoices when required
• Process payment requisitions relating to firm expenses as and when required

• Assist with ad hoc accounting procedures as and when required