Accountant
RiseUp Management
Reference: JHB000279-JHBA-1
Job Title: Accountant
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.
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: ***email_hidden***
