New World Personnel Consultants Vacancies 2022 – Legal Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE LEVELS REQUIRED:

At least 6 years previous experience in an accounting environment

Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance preferable – In depth experience will be looked at first if the right person has experience and not a diploma or degree

Experience at a law firm an advantage

At least 2 years supervisory experience an advantage

Knowledge of attorney’s trust accounts an advantage

Knowledge of BEE reporting an advantage

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Prepare reconciliations including, but not limited to bank, creditors, VAT and payroll

Submission of monthly VAT and EMP returns and bi-annual EMP501 submissions

Assistance with preparation of monthly payroll

Maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data

Preparation of monthly and annual BEE reports

Preparation of accurate and timely management reports.

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts

Assist in the preparation of audit files

Assist in managing the attorney’s trust account, when necessary

Ensure all accounting records are intact, readily accessible and safeguarded

Adhere to established accounting policies and procedures.

COMPUTER LITERACY:

Competent in Pastel, Excel, and Outlook

Bookkeeping or Legal software package an advantage

Ability to work on various banking platforms

SALARY:

Market related