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Here at Optimum Pay from our experience, one of the worst things a contractor can hear if they have a problem is “Go and speak to the agency” or “You will need to speak to such and such”. We don’t believe in the phrase “Go and speak to” because the whole point of us being here is to make life easier for not only for the recruiters but also for you as Contractor!

Any queries you may have will be dealt with by us, even if that means ringing the agency ourselves. We are here to handle the things you don’t really want to so you can do what you do best!

Why choose us as your Umbrella Provider?

• You will be fully employed by Optimum Umbrella, meaning you have the security and paper trail any full-time employee would have. This can be especially helpful if ever they apply for a loan, mortgage etc. • A dedicated account manager to answer any queries you may have! • All of our staff have 360 training meaning we can deal with your query there and then. • Full employment rights, including employment contract, statutory payments, and a full HR function. • Fully insured up to £17 million. (Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Employers Liability) • Complete transparency to ensure you are kept up to date with current compliance requirements. • Competitive weekly fee to suit your needs! – Please call to discuss! • Optimum Rewards for contractors - discounts and cashback from major retailers! • You will become part of the Optimum Family, having a payroll provider who CARES. We are accredited by the largest independent assessor of payment intermediary compliance, Professional Passport.

Our industry knowledge and expertise is what sets us apart from our competitors. Coupled with our great customer service and friendly staff, you’ll find us very easy to work with for all of your payroll and compliance needs.

People Group Services (“People Group”) are a family owned business with a long history in the payroll and intermediary market. Headed by CEO Terry Hillier, himself a winner of many business awards over the past 10 years.

People Group trade under three key pillars; People Pay includes a range of fully compliant payroll options, ensuring workers are paid on time, every time and in the right way. People Engage is our workforce management software and contractor app, designed to make work easy for everyone. And People Compliance, our compliance software that increases business efficiencies and significantly reduces time to hire.

You can understand more about our expertise by staying up to date with our regular insight articles which you’ll find on our website below.

Generate is a customer-focused contractor management company, delivering compliant and streamlined contractor payroll solutions to recruitment agencies and contractors across the UK and internationally.

We are proud to be an FCSA member, REC business partner and iWORK partner and have been recognised by the London Stock Exchange's ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ for three consecutive years.

Our commitment and dedication to customer care and compliance is why recruitment agencies trust us with their contractors and contractors trust us with their pay.

As part of the Generate family, you will be supported every step of the way and can rest assured you are receiving the best possible service at all times.

We offer our contractors:

• A personalised service from our friendly team who care about your individual circumstances
• An efficient, informative and transparent registration process
• Hassle-free solutions to allow you to concentrate on your work
• Easy to use payroll and perks portal, with thousands of high street and online discounts and CPD training courses
• Comprehensive public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• 100% compliant pay, accurate and on time, every time

Fair Pay Services is one of the UK’s most cost effective payroll partners for Contractors and Employment Agencies.

All Contractors and Workers are provided with our unbeatable employee benefits package - Flexr Rewards, along with Personal Accident Insurance and other business insurances as standard.

We deliver a range of payroll and outsourced employment models. Our outsourced employment models are the traditional PAYE Umbrella and the newer PAYE (PEO) model. All Contractors / Agency Workers are fully employed by us which provides continuity, stability and protection through any series of assignments, as well as full employment rights and dedicated HR support. All contract income is paid as employment income and PAYE and NICs are deducted at source. Salary sacrifice for pensions is available at no additional cost, please enquire for details.

We also offer a self-employed CIS payroll for the Construction Industry at just £15 per payment, significantly cheaper than the industry average!

Online portals and a sophisticated suite of processing technologies ensure that Agency Workers, Contractors and Employment Agencies can easily submit timesheet data with invoicing and payroll processed daily. Automation and an international infrastructure deliver all this at a fraction of the cost of a traditional payroll provider.

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 can manage your pay and pension, find huge discounts on your shopping, access an online GP with email prescriptions and much more!

Established in 2005, DNS Group has grown to become a reputed brand, servicing over 5,000 clients across the UK. Our expertise, passion for technology and commitment to contractors is what drives us and is the reason behind our growth. We provide a full range of accountancy services and employment Umbrella for contractors and freelancers, acting as a one stop solution for recruitment agencies and contractors.

Few of the many reasons for working with us:

Multi-award-winning accountancy practice: Winner of the British Accountancy Awards 2018, 2017 and 2013, demonstrating our excellence in the level of service we provide to our clients. We have been consistently nominated since 2012 by the prestigious British Accountancy Awards and for the last three consecutive years by the Accountancy Excellence Awards.

Compliance: Over the last fourteen years, DNS has provided 12,000+ contractors and freelancers the professional backup to manage their businesses effectively and efficiently. In our experience, to ensure compliance, an educative approach is best. We empower our clients by issuing personalised emails, articles/blogs on the rules regarding IR35 and changes in the legislation, obligations as business owners and the importance of meeting statutory deadlines. We have found that this approach compliments our expertise.

In-house Experts: Our team comprises of tax specialists, bookkeepers, payroll support staff, qualified accountants, and contract experts. They are passionate and willing to go the extra mile to help ensure our umbrella and accountancy services run smoothly for our clients.

Personalised Service: We provide you a dedicated account manager, so you always speak to the person dealing with your work rather than some front-end support team.

If you are a contractor looking for an accountancy or umbrella service, or starting out on your contracting journey, give us a call and let one of our experts assist you with the option that may best suit your circumstances.

“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.

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.

Fruition Outsourcing Ltd is a business founded on the values of honesty, integrity and professionalism. We protect both our client and contractors by operating straight-forward, safe and compliant business practices. We have experience and understanding of the challenges of working in the health and social care sector, as well IT and education.

Contractors:

We don’t commoditise customer service - rather we treat our contractors like individuals and help them get the best experience through our friendly, personal service.

Whether new to contracting or a seasoned professional, we’re confident that working with Fruition Outsourcing will prove to be reliable, safe and rewarding.

Standard features of Fruition Outsourcing services include:

Straightforward online sign-up process, including illustrative payslip Access to helpful advice around pay, engagement and contracting Online portal for accessing payslip & SMS notification of payment Competitive Umbrella margin Competitive contractor referral scheme £10M comprehensive Insurance package Membership of accredited body Central London location, available for contractor visits if preferred.

Here at Accountancy Partners, our mission is to provide the very best experience for our contractors and agencies, from a simple sign up process, providing a transparent payroll service throughout and offering an unrivalled range of employee rewards.

We are Professional Passport approved but our compliance guarantee goes further. We are committed to providing 100% compliance by proving future proof solutions, and therefore we work in partnership with our agencies offering full disclosure throughout the process alongside some simple and honest policies that contractors love.

Our services include:

Umbrella PEO (PAYE) CIS Why work with us?

Daily Payroll – Flexible payroll arrangements to suit your agency using faster payments at no extra cost Free Credit – On approval, we can offer up to 4 weeks payment terms Full transparency – No hidden charges, guaranteed compliance, full disclosure Offer your contractors payroll options with one provider Quick and simple registration process for your contractors Ap+ – Reward platform to keep contractors happy and improve retention Comprehensive insurance cover, including Drivers Negligence Dedicated point of contact At Accountancy Partners, we are passionate about being honest and transparent, so to find out more or to arrange a meeting, please contact us.