6 Webber Wentzel jobs in South Africa
Payroll Accountant - Global Law Firm - Sandton
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About the job Payroll Accountant - Global Law Firm - Sandton
Our client, a global law firm, has an opportunity for a Payroll Accountant. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of cross-border secondments, transfers, or hires related to payroll processing. This role involves the overall management of the payroll department, providing guidance, mentoring, and coaching as needed. Additionally, you will ensure that the payroll team consistently delivers superior customer service to both internal and external clients.
Key Performance Areas:
- Compile the annual manpower salaries and headcount budget in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
- Manage projects as and when required.
- Assist in developing & maintaining payroll reporting processes, procedures and internal control for the purpose of maintaining an efficient payroll function.
- Oversee the reconciliation of data between the payroll system and general ledger system.
- Monitor & manage manpower budget against actual spend on a monthly basis and report on variances.
- Critically review and analyse current payroll procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice as and when required.
- Ensure extraction of all monthly management reports (ie headcount data & employee costs).
- Oversee the payroll audit activities in respect of external and internal audits (ie journal entries, adjustment of entries and accruals, financial reports and statements).
- Monitor payroll activities and ensure that all processes are compliant in accordance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
- Recommend policies, procedure and action on issues that relate to financial operations in order to provide direction and to assist with decision making.
- Demonstrate in depth experience in managing, motivating, developing and building effective relationships within the payroll team and ensure overall supervision of payroll staff.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- B-Com degree or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years suitable payroll & accounting experience.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office (i.e MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- VIP payroll experience.
- Sound knowledge of accounting systems.
- Countries: South Africa and Tanzania.
If you have experience in payroll management and are ready to take on a leadership role in a global law firm, we encourage you to apply online.
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Junior Legal Bookkeeper (Law Firm) - Johannesburg North
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Our client is looking to employ a skilled Junior Bookkeeper with experience working in a law firm environment. The successful candidate will be based full-time at the firm's offices in Johannesburg North, while handling bookkeeping work remotely for another office.
You will be responsible for:
Debt Collection, bookkeeping, monthly split of payments, allocation of payments and balancing of accounts, invoicing of fees and payout to clients. The branch has 10 other employees; the number varies every month, depending on the amount collected. Roughly 3000 active files
Qualifications
- Matric Certificate (minimum requirement)
- Bookkeeping or Accounting Diploma/Certificate
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- 3+ years of experience in a bookkeeping position in a law firm.
- Working knowledge of the LAW74 system.
- Experience with accounts payable/receivable,
SMI 16557 - Senior Conveyancing Secretary (Law Firm) – Johannesburg North
Posted 21 days ago
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A well-established law firm located in Johannesburg North.
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Our client is seeking a Senior Conveyancing Secretary to join their dynamic team. The firm will be relocating to Johannesburg North in October 2025, offering a fresh working environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing a wide range of property transfers: normal, sectional title, sheriff, insolvent estates, deceased estates, and more
- Drafting agreements of sale,
Smi 16557 - senior conveyancing secretary (law firm) – johannesburg north
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SMI 16489 - Attorney (Family Law & Estate Law) – Law Firm: West Rand
Posted 2 days ago
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A reputable law firm located in the West Rand.
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Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Attorney to join their boutique law firm, focusing on Family Law and Estate Law. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in both practice areas, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to delivering personalised legal services to the firms clients. They should also be someone who can hit the ground running and is motivated to build a long-term career in legal practice.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Family Law- Representing clients in divorce, child custody, maintenance and/or domestic violence matters
- Drafting legal documents, including parenting plans, settlement agreements and/or protection orders
- Attending court hearings, mediations and/or settlement conferences
- Advising clients on legal rights, obligations and/or potential outcomes
- Negotiating and mediating family disputes with sensitivity and professionalism
- Consulting with clients to understand estate planning needs
- Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and/or healthcare directives
- Advising on tax implications and/or asset protection strategies
- Assisting with estate administration and probate proceedings
- Collaborating with financial advisors and accountants to ensure holistic planning
Qualifications
- LLB degree and admission as an Attorney in South Africa
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- 3+ years of experience in family and/or estate law
- Strong drafting, negotiation and litigation skills
- Ability to manage emotionally sensitive cases with discretion
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Proficiency in legal research and case management software
- Experience working in a boutique or client-focused firm
- Mediation or collaborative law training
- Familiarity with South African estate and family law statutes
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Benefits
- Professional development support.
Smi 16489 - attorney (family law & estate law) – law firm: west rand
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