When you want to work with good people and build a career
Our working environment brings out the best in each of us so we can achieve, offer a friendly and professional service and do our best work. Kings has a unique way that makes everyone feel part of a team.
We invest in our people
Kings is owned by all the employees via an Employee Ownership Trust. Our goals and achievements are shared by us all – it’s in all our interests to get the best results for our clients.
Learn on the job
We are very proud of our Apprenticeship Scheme and being able to offer young people the opportunity to learn and follow a career path. We have the best mentors in property sales and lettings – there’s nothing more valuable than growing your skills on the job.
Our Vacancies
Finance Assistant
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
Hours: Three to four days a week c 25-30 hours based in the office
An exciting position has become available for a part-time position as a Finance Assistant to join our friendly team based at our Sevenoaks branch. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to build on their experience, learning new skills whilst becoming part of a company owned by an Employee Ownership Trust.
Role Responsibilities
- Recording & processing all financial transactions to include sales and purchase invoices, bank entries and inter-branch accounts, monthly journals, prepayments and accruals and the transfer of rental income and expenditure detail from our specialist software
- Payment of suppliers
- Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts
- Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
- Preparation of monthly Management Accounts with commentary
- Preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts
- Office management - company contracts/renewal agreements etc
- Working with the Client Accountant on rental contractual payments, landlord and tenant queries as required
- Support with other administrative tasks as and when required
The ideal candidate will need to be bright, confident, and well-presented and have the drive to improve processes and efficiency.
Role Requirements
- Three plus years’ experience in finance
- Strong knowledge of using different software packages to include Sage & Microsoft
- Possess the ability to work independently with minimum supervision on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
- Highly numerate with attention to detail
- Have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- A confident, proactive and a positive can-do attitude
Company
Kings are a leading independent estate agent, established in 1985, owned by an Employee Ownership Trust, with offices in Borough Green, Meopham and Sevenoaks. Kings have a passion for property and providing an unrivalled service to our clients, specialising in sales, and lettings.
Lettings Manager - Sevenoaks
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
Hours: four/five days per week
An exciting position has become available for a full-time position as a Lettings Manager to join our friendly team based at our Sevenoaks branch. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to build on your experience, learning new skills whilst becoming part of a company owned by an Employee Ownership Trust.
Role Requirements
- Passionate about providing a superb, professional and friendly service
- Proactive and a positive can-do attitude
- Possess the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
- Good IT skills
- Smart and presentable
- Full UK driving license
- Live within a commutable distance of Sevenoaks
- Have the right to work in the UK
Role Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining good relationships with landlords, tenants and contractors
- Providing consistently high levels of service and communication
- Knowing a client’s requirements to ensure efficient service
- Arranging and accompanying viewings
- Obtaining viewing feedback and negotiating lets
- Processing referencing
- Arranging valuations
- Arranging and carrying out house visits
Company
Kings are a leading independent estate agent, established in 1985, owned by an Employee Ownership Trust, with offices in Borough Green, Meopham and Sevenoaks. Kings have a passion for property and providing an unrivalled service to our clients, specialising in sales, and lettings.