Finance Administrator: Client Services Vacancy at Legal Practice Council

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Finance Administrator: Client Services at its Gauteng Provincial Office.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with a finance or accounting qualification, experience in financial administration, billing, accounts receivable and debt collection.

Job Overview

• Employer: Legal Practice Council (LPC)
• Position: Finance Administrator: Client Services
• Reference Number: GP09/2026
• Job Type: Permanent (appointment details subject to employer confirmation)
• Location: Gauteng (Pretoria), South Africa
• Salary: R279,245 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Closing Date: 05 November 2026
• Advert Number: 22 of 2026
• Recruitment: Internal and External

About the Legal Practice Council

The Legal Practice Council is a statutory body responsible for regulating the legal profession in South Africa. The organisation invites qualified and experienced individuals to join its team and contribute to effective financial and client services administration.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Management or a related field.
• At least two years’ relevant experience in billing, accounts receivable, debt collection or financial administration.
• Practical experience using Sage X3 or a comparable financial system.
• Knowledge of invoicing, payment allocation, account reconciliation and credit-control processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Client-facing finance experience will be an advantage.

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Key Skills and Competencies

• Financial administration and reconciliation.
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Sage X3 or related financial systems proficiency.
• Client service and query management.
• Debt collection and negotiation skills.
• Planning, organisation and records management.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Processing accurate and timely client invoices, including annual billing.
• Processing credit notes, debit notes and authorised billing corrections.
• Allocating receipts to the correct client accounts and invoices.
• Investigating unidentified and unallocated payments.
• Processing authorised reallocations, refunds, reversals and account adjustments.
• Monitoring overdue accounts and following up on outstanding payments.
• Issuing account statements and payment reminders.
• Investigating and resolving billing and payment queries.
• Reconciling client accounts, receipts, invoices and adjustments.
• Identifying discrepancies, duplicate transactions and unusual account movements.
• Preparing reconciliation schedules and supporting month-end reporting.
• Preparing documentation for internal and external audits.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting management reporting.

Employment Equity

The Legal Practice Council is committed to employment equity and workforce representation in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan and the Employment Equity Act.

Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in line with the Council’s approved employment equity targets and operational requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications by email.

Email: [email protected]

Attention: Ms Tumelo Motseo – HR Officer

Contact Number: 012 338 5825

Applicants must indicate the position they are applying for and the reference number GP09/2026 in the email subject line.

Required Documents

Submit the following documents:

• Recently updated comprehensive CV.
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
• Matric certificate and admission certificate, where applicable.
• Copy of ID.
• Driver’s licence, where applicable.

All appointments are subject to a vetting process and must yield positive results. Shortlisted candidates may also undergo competency assessments.

The Legal Practice Council will process personal information in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date

05 November 2026

Late applications will not be considered.

Scam Warning and Vacancy Verification

Applicants are encouraged to verify this vacancy through the official Legal Practice Council website before submitting personal information or documents.

The Legal Practice Council has stated that appointments are subject to a vetting process. Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for employment or recruitment assistance.