Business services

Tax Manager

Part-Time Tax Manager (21 hours /Week, 9-Month FTC)We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our team on a part-time basis (21 per week) for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about delivering high-quality tax reporting and advisory support.Key Responsibilities:Lead the timely and accurate completion of the Group's Corporation Tax compliance for all entities.Prepare year-end tax charges, notes, and calculations for financial statements.Act as the liaison with external tax advisors (KPMG) and review their outputs.Prepare deferred tax calculations, capital allowances schedules, and manage Group relief claims.Calculate quarterly Corporation Tax instalments.Support the Group Tax Manager on ad hoc tax projects and HMRC Business Risk Reviews.Engage with HMRC and internal stakeholders on tax-related queries and controls.What We’re Looking For:You’ll be ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with Chartered Tax Advisor status or working towards CIOT exams. You bring solid experience from a FTSE 250 environment, strong technical tax knowledge including exposure to Alfa Tax, and excellent Excel skills. You’re methodical, commercially aware, and a natural communicator who enjoys sharing knowledge and working collaboratively.Our Culture:We value people who care deeply about performance and impact, act with fairness and transparency, and are always looking for a better way. If you’re inquisitive, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.We offer hybrid working covering offices in London and Leatherhead, as well as from home.If you’re looking for the next step in your career where you can drive real impact in a flexible part-time role, apply today and be part of our success story.

Management Accountant

📊 Management Accountant 📍 Location: Finsbury Park (2 days/week) – Wates Property Services👤 Reports to: FP&A Finance Business Partner💰 Salary: Competitive + Bonus📝 Contract Type: PermanentWe’re on the lookout for a proactive, energetic, and detail-driven Management Accountant to join our FP&A team within WPS. This is a key role supporting both the FP&A function and the wider Finance structure, with plenty of scope for growth and development.🔑 Key Responsibilities Lead month-end processes including journals, reporting, and controls Prepare and consolidate complex monthly management accounts across multiple legal entities Produce key business reports and regional dashboards Manage fleet reporting and maintain financial data within COINS Analyse financial trends and ensure books are balanced Communicate effectively across the business, translating complex financial data into clear insights🎯 What We’re Looking For Qualifications: ACCA or CIMA qualified (essential) Ideally degree educated Experience: Minimum 3 years in a similar finance role Strong background in preparing and consolidating management accounts Skills & Attributes: Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical and report writing abilities Excellent communicator – able to explain complex ideas to non-finance stakeholders Self-motivated, thrives under pressure, and maintains high attention to detail Team player with aspirations for career growth Bonus Experience: COINS and Power BI 🌟 What We Offer Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working – 2 days/week in Finsbury Park office Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits Industry-leading family leave: 26 weeks fully paid maternity 8 weeks fully paid paternity Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career progressionGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Senior Administrator

📍 Location: Southampton (Hampshire Blue Light)WPS is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Administrator to join our directly employed client support team on the Hampshire Blue Light contract in Southampton. This is a key service lead role focused on ensuring the successful delivery of planning and compliance activities aligned with contractual KPIs and SLAs.🔍 Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and issuing of PPMs for both self-delivery and subcontractor teams. Ensure quality assurance of task descriptions and alignment with site-specific assets and contractual deliverables. Maintain and develop a 52-week planner to meet service obligations. Oversee compliance documentation including RAMS, COSHH assessments, competency records, and environmental plans. Support development of systems for non-conformance, risk management, and quotation tracking. Lead a small team and manage daily deliverables, job status reviews, and contractor work instructions. Communicate key outputs to internal teams and external stakeholders.✅ What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in service desk or FM management, ideally with CAFM systems. Strong operational and commercial understanding of service delivery. Engineering background desirable or transferable experience in hard services. Excellent attention to detail and ability to drive tasks through to completion. Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.🌟 What We Offer: A collaborative and inclusive working environment. Opportunities for career development and continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits package. The chance to lead service excellence on a high-profile public sector contract.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

HR Business Partner

💬 Are you the kind of HR pro who thrives on variety, loves a challenge, and enjoys being where the action is?If so, WPS wants you on board!We’re on the lookout for a dynamic HR Business Partner to help us shape the future of our people strategy. This is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment where no two days are the same.🎯 What’s the Role All About?You’ll be the go-to HR expert across our national operations, working closely with teams in Finsbury Park, Redditch, and Manchester. Expect to be on-site at least 3 days a week—because great HR happens where the people are.You’ll partner with operational leaders to: Coach and empower managers to lead with confidence 💪 Drive performance through smart, consistent HR practices 📈 Spot and grow talent like a pro 🌱 Lead change with heart and strategy 🔄 Navigate employee relations with empathy and clarity 💬 Support reward and performance cycles with precision 🎁And you won’t be doing it alone—you’ll have the full support of our central HR teams, including Shared Services and Centres of Excellence. Think of it as your HR toolkit, fully stocked and ready to go.🧠 What We’re Looking ForYou’ll shine in this role if you’re: A graduate (CIPD Level 5 preferred) 🎓 Experienced in generalist HR, especially in multi-site or operational settings 🏭 Well-versed in employment law and HR best practice 📚 A confident communicator and coach 🗣️ Commercially savvy and people-focused 💼❤️ Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-driven 🔧 Bonus points if you’ve worked in facilities management, housing, or field-based ops 🏘️🌈 Why WPS?We’re proud of our inclusive, forward-thinking culture. At WPS, your voice matters, your ideas count, and your career can truly flourish. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow, lead, and make a difference.🚀 Ready to Apply?If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a team that values impact, energy, and people-first thinking—apply now (please inform your hiring manager before you apply) and let’s shape the future together.