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Proud winners of Contractor Accountant of the Year 2024 & 2025, ICS is the only umbrella provider accredited across all four FCSA payroll standards. Trusted by thousands of contractors and rated 5 stars on Trustpilot, we combine market-leading compliance with exceptional service.

Join ICS and benefit from no margin retained in your first two weeks, same-day onboarding, daily payroll, pension and SIPP support, contractor mortgage advice, a 24/7 Wellbeing Hub, and exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and family days out – saving you over £500 per year.

Plus, through ICS Umbrella Plus, contractors can access a BUPA Cash Plan, £100 emergency advance facility and enhanced financial wellbeing support.

✔ FCSA Accredited & SafeRec Certified ✔ Umbrella, CIS & Limited Company Solutions ✔ £50 Amazon Voucher for Successful Referrals ✔ 100% Reimbursement of Approved Expenses

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Clarity Umbrella is an award winning, UK based PAYE Umbrella Company built with personal customer service and compliance at its core, we promise no-one will ever become “just a number” and we will never knowingly let anyone down! At the end of the day, we handle your finances, so we know how important umbrella employment is to everyone involved in the supply chain.

We ensure great communication to contractors, agencies and end-clients alike and with business foundations built on transparency and honesty, you will always know exactly what you’ll be getting, with no nasty surprises! Compliance is also top of our priorities, so working via Clarity, we make sure that you sleep easily at night, with no worries that HMRC will come knocking.

And you don’t have to take our word for it, as winner of “Best Umbrella Company” at The Contracting Awards 3 years in a row, we like to think that this speaks volumes!

Highly experienced FCSA accredited Umbrella payroll provider offering excellent worker journey and robust adherence to HR and employment compliance and legislation.

Your trusted partner, experts in Legislation, Contracts, Insurances and Payroll. Honesty and transparency are at the heart of our operations and with over 25 years experience in contractor engagement, we get it. We offer a tailored and consultative approach to our workers, agencies and end clients and we'll be your first point of contact for any advice or guidance you need.

StoneBridge Pay (SB Pay) is a leading UK umbrella payroll provider, delivering compliant, efficient payroll services since 2017. Working closely with our partnered agencies, we ensure contractors get paid accurately and on time, with compliance and exceptional service at the heart of everything we do.

We specialise in PAYE umbrella, CIS and PEO payroll services, supporting agencies across key sectors including telecommunications, rail, construction, driving and logistics, medical, education and IT.

Our in-house Compliance Department and continuously evolving service help protect the supply chain, ensure smooth processes, maintain timely payments, and keep all operations aligned with UK legislation.

Agency partners benefit from a wide range of added-value services, including payment options via Corporate AMEX and Capital on Tap Visa, comprehensive insurance, access to our industry-leading portal, flexible credit terms, and more.

Workers engaged through SB Pay also enjoy valuable extras, including 24/7 GP support, insurance, and complimentary guidance from specialist contractor financial advisers.

To find out more about SB Pay and our payroll services, call 020 4591 2677 or email info@sbpay.co.uk.

Exchequer Contracts is a SafeRec and Professional Passport accredited Umbrella company, owned and run by ex-recruiters. We're committed to compliance and we understand the importance of paying people correctly, on time, every time. We offer, CIS, Umbrella and PEO engagement methods for our contractors with daily payment runs, online registration 24/7 and a contractor portal making life easy for all involved. Payroll made easy.

Bishopsgate Group is an established, trusted umbrella company with extensive experience serving contractors across various industries, including Construction, IT, Education, Engineering, and Finance. The company is known for its transparent and contractor-centric approach, providing peace of mind and financial security to thousands of professionals across the UK.

Bishopsgate Group provides contracting services, including Umbrella PAYE, Self-employment, Self-employment CIS, Ltd Company, Professional Employment (PEO), and Bureau services.

Bishopsgate Group distinguishes itself by: • Prioritising contractor well-being and financial security above all. • Delivering ethical, transparent, and fully compliant payroll solutions. • Maintaining a high level of client retention and satisfaction through superior service and trust. • Supporting recruitment agencies and contractors with a smooth, efficient process that ensures compliance and mitigates risk for all parties involved