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Champion Contractors is a specialist division of Champion Chartered Accountants, providing accountancy and tax support services to freelance contractors throughout the UK.

We understand the unique needs of contractors and deliver a bespoke service, which is tailored to their specific requirements. We have over 50 years of recruitment and accountancy experience which you will benefit from when using our umbrella/employment solution or contractor specific accountancy services.

If you decide to join the Champion umbrella/employment solution, you will be entitled to statutory payments and insurances including a personal accident scheme at no extra cost. Other benefits include:

• Continuous employment for all of your assignments
• Fully accredited with FCSA
• The option to make ‘Salary Sacrifice’ Pension Contributions (NO extra admin charge)
• Same day payment as standard (NO extra admin charge)
• Free access to Champion Rewards - offers potential savings of up to £200 per month (NO extra admin charge)
• Champion Fuel Card – offers savings of up to 20p per litre at BP fuel stations (NO extra admin charge)
• The option to be paid Weekly or Monthly – you choose!
• Simple application process – online or over the phone
• No Tie in periods or exit fees

Along with partners from the employment law, insurance and financial service sectors, the Champion Contractors team proactively manage administrative burdens and assist clients to maximise their financial rewards, whilst ensuring that they remain compliant at all times.

Here at Danbro, we’re passionate about people; putting contractors like you at the heart of what we do. Having started life as a small, family-run firm with a handful of clients, we now provide specialist financial, payroll, accounting and employment to thousands of contractors and self-employed people across the UK. Danbro is a name you can trust, as our reviews and accreditations attest. Our umbrella employment solution is designed with you in mind. We’ll do everything we can to reduce your administrative burden and make sure you have the support you need for your contracting career. Our experienced team pay thousands of contractors every single week, so you can rest assured you’ll get paid in full and on time, every time. Join today and combine all the benefits of permanent employment with the freedom of running your own business.

You'll receive:

• Business Insurance
• Private medical care
• Private workplace pension
• Full statutory employment rights
• Dedicated HR support
• Access to exclusive Danbro Rewards

Likewise, our contractor accountancy plans include access to award-winning software, as well as:

• Personal & corporate tax returns
• Accounts preparation & submission
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Business Insurance
• Payroll administration
• Long-term tax planning & financial health checks

Our fees are fixed and, what’s more, you’ll also be assigned your very own Personal Accountant because, to us, accountancy is about more than just number crunching. It’s about developing great relationships, overcoming obstacles, providing tangible solutions, and enabling people to achieve their potential.

If you’re a contractor looking for a professional, reputable payroll provider that makes your contracting life easy, Mortimer Childe is the perfect option for you. Our award winning PAYE umbrella service gives contractors the independence of being an interim professional whilst enjoying all the benefits of being an employee. You will also have the added benefit of making your money go further by using our on-line employee discount platform (which is hugely popular with our contractor workforce).

Our contractors receive the highest standards of service from a dedicated team who handle all aspects of their contractual administration, making their contracting life as easy as possible. By operating multiple pay runs each day, we make sure payments are made quickly and accurately. We place customer service and operational compliance at the heart of everything we do. After all, it’s these qualities that make the real difference when identifying the right umbrella company for you.

With over 20 years of experience, Parasol has grown from providing umbrella payroll services to offering comprehensive employment and payroll solutions. During this time, we’ve supported more than 250,000 professionals and partnered with over 3,000 recruitment agencies and end clients.

We understand the critical priorities for your candidates, clients, and agency: exceptional support, on-time payments, and full compliance with HMRC regulations. These are at the heart of everything we do and are reflected in the loyalty of professionals who choose us year after year, as well as our long-standing partnerships with some of the most recognised names in recruitment. As a founding member of the FCSA and a company created by a contractor for contractors, Parasol makes getting paid simple for the agile workforce. Since our launch in 2000, our goal has been to empower contractors to maximise their careers by offering complete peace of mind through accurate, compliant, and reliable payroll services.

Speedy Onboarding

Getting started is simple. Agencies provide basic details and terms; contractors complete a quick Right to Work check via Trust ID (just three minutes). We handle all paperwork and contracts for a smooth process.

Compliance-First

As an FCSA founding member, we set the gold standard in UK tax, employment, and regulatory compliance—giving agencies and contractors complete peace of mind.

Security & Stability

We safeguard your data with Cyber Essentials Plus certification and maintain strong financial stability to ensure uninterrupted payroll services.

Trusted Guidance

Our expert teams offer tailored support, onboarding assistance, and training workshops—the largest agency and employee support network in the sector.

NASA Group is a specialist umbrella supplier based in Bristol, working exclusively within the contracting industry nationwide.

As well as being one of the most cost-effective in the industry, we pride ourselves on offering far greater value for our agency partners thanks to the unique way in which we collaborate with them. Rather than a typical ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution, we always ensure that our process is perfectly aligned with theirs so that the entire operation is as efficient as it can be. This benefits everyone in the supply chain including the recruitment agency, by enabling them to spend more time recruiting rather than payroll processing and problem-solving. It also allows the contractor to work more effectively as they fully understand the process and have far fewer questions or concerns. NASA Group goes above and beyond their duty as an employer.

This commitment continues throughout the entire agency relationship as we remain at the forefront of compliance and industry updates. Training agency staff on solutions and legislation is all part of the service, plus NASA Group will assist your business in preparing for legislative changes affecting your sector too. This helps to create a partnership far more valuable than a typical umbrella supplier.

We are always on hand to discuss how we can assist you, plus with regional account managers throughout the UK, we would be glad to talk in person too.

“Providing A Brand And A Service That Everyone Can Trust”

As former contractors ourselves, we understand the challenges you face and the many pitfalls that you need to avoid that are not always immediately apparent when talking to an Umbrella company.

Our services remove all your anxiety and stress by providing you with hassle free income payments in line with current legislation, meaning transparent and consistent levels of service, getting things right first time, every time.

With over 20 years of experience running recruitment agencies, Phillips Payroll understands the unique challenges of managing temporary payroll and delivers services designed to make workforce management simple, compliant, and dependable. We provide fully managed payroll and workforce solutions to the recruitment sector, ensuring contractors and temporary workers are paid correctly and on time, every time.

We process multiple pay methods including PAYE (Umbrella & PEO) and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Our comprehensive service covers onboarding, verification, tax and NI deductions, CIS returns, payslip production, and payment execution, removing administrative and compliance burdens from our clients.

At Phillips Payroll, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, with a dedicated and responsive team that ensures every client and worker receives the support they need. Our compliance-first approach, combined with flexible engagement models and a genuine commitment to service excellence, ensures transparency, reduces risk, and provides a reliable, trusted solution for both clients and workers.

Big Fish Group Limited is a leading UK provider of umbrella PAYE and CIS payroll services, dedicated to serving contractors and recruitment agencies with unwavering reliability. We challenge the traditional stereotype of the sector by combining rigorous professional standards with a genuine passion for what we do. Founded on the principles of authenticity and dedication, we understand that credibility and compliance are the cornerstones of the recruitment industry. For agency partners, from boutique firms to multi-national MSPs, we offer a transparent, "straight-talking" partnership that prioritises your reputation and the welfare of your workforce. While we operate with energy and a personable approach, we never compromise on quality. We are committed to delivering the precise services our partners need, ensuring contractors are paid correctly and on time, every time. Commitment to Compliance

In an industry where regulatory adherence is paramount, Big Fish Group stands as a beacon of trust. We are proud to be FCSA-accredited and SafeRec-certified, ensuring our processes are independently audited and fully compliant with UK tax law and associated legislation. Our accreditations are complemented by our cloud-based payroll compliance portal, Lighthouse. Lighthouse provides our recruitment agency partners and end clients with direct access to and insight into every stage of our payroll process, as well as real-time visibility into our PAYE liability information. Our clients are never left wondering and can rest assured that their supply chain is secure, compliant, and meets the highest standards of integrity.

Big Fish: Not Your Average Umbrella

• Experienced Leadership: Founded and led by a team with over 30 years of combined experience in the payroll and recruitment sector.

• Unrivalled Availability: We understand the demands of the recruitment cycle. We provide exceptional customer service and support that extends beyond the 9-to-5. When we say 24/7, we mean it.

• Comprehensive Service Range: Expert provision of Umbrella PAYE and CIS payroll services tailored to the needs of the modern workforce.

• Reliability & Accuracy: A steadfast commitment to ensuring accurate, on-time payments for contractors, safeguarding agency relationships.

• Client-Centric Culture: A friendly, energetic team that prioritises the things that matter most to our customers, delivering solutions with a personal touch.

Established in 2002, ICS Accounting has been supporting contractors, freelancers and small business owners across the UK for over 18 years. Our ethos of trust, care and compliance enable you to focus on your job without the task of endless paperwork, ensuring you are operating compliantly.

The ICS Accounting Umbrella solution provides an employment solution for independent workers, taking the stress out of contracting. ICS Accounting will process your pay either weekly or monthly, paying relevant Tax and NI liabilities to HMRC and the rest to yourself, ensuring you’re paid accurately and on time. As an employee, you will receive full employment rights, including holiday pay and sick pay, cover from our comprehensive insurances and access to our comprehensive employee benefits portal. Through the portal you will find huge discounts on your shopping as well as a wellbeing area providing education, support and tools to be the best version of yourself at home and at work.

Part of the Templeton Swiss group, based in the landmark 30 St Mary Axe in London, Templeton Brook offer prompt, efficient and reliant PAYE umbrella service. With decades of industry experience, we are composed entirely of seasoned payroll specialists who love their work. We know what it takes to work under pressure and how to offer a solution driven approach, and that's exactly what we do. Our mission is to provide each and every client with skilled and compliant payroll service in a timely and efficient manner. Each of our team members is dedicated to focusing on providing outstanding service, so that our workers can focus on their personal success. Our mission is based on the values we hold true: integrity, efficiency and excellence.