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We’re Focused – the award-winning umbrella and CIS company for contractors who want prompt and accurate payment every time. Voted Best Umbrella Company (500-1000 clients) at The Contracting Awards, we offer unmatched reliability, quick and easy onboarding, and a genuinely caring approach for total peace of mind.

From payroll to tax, benefits to pensions, we take care of everything. With Focused, contractors can be confident they’ve got their money, and we’ve got them covered. We keep things simple while truly caring about the wants and needs of our contractors and agency partners.

Here are just some of the benefits of working with Focused:

• Salary sacrifice for personal pensions - Helping contractors save for their future whilst also passing on the employer’s NI saving in the form of additional gross pay.

• Online personal portal – Easy access to payslips and submit timesheets where necessary.

• Award-winning support – A dedicated helpline for any questions, weekly payment SMS notifications and proactive welcome calls.

• Free employee rewards scheme – Access to personal accident insurance and exclusive offers and discounts at thousands of high-street brands.

Compass is leading the way in umbrella employment. Whether you are new to contracting or have been one for some time, Compass has the experience and range of solutions to ensure you are provided with the solution that works best for you. We are committed to providing you with hassle free payment solutions, excellent customer care, market leading technology and reliable compliance based on expert knowledge and industry experience.

Since 1992, Giant have provided specialist, end to end workforce management software and support services for workers and organisations of all sizes. Globally.

At Giant Umbrella, we have designed everything to be simple, paperless and hassle-free. We ensure that workers receive the right level of support when on assignment, we take care of all PAYE tax deductions, as well as provide a mobile 1st portal for easy access at any time.

Here’s why workers and agencies choose Giant Umbrella;

• 35 years of specialist experience
• various pension choices including the tax-efficient option to contribute to a private pension
• set up within 1 hour
• onboard online or over the phone with a member of our welcome team
• ability to process advances within 2 hours
• monthly webinars on pensions, how to use our portals, understanding payslips and much more
• all queries handled by dedicated a support team via phone, live chat & on portals

At Giant however, we do much more. Our software includes everything from applicant tracking software and vendor management to invoicing, international payroll & payments. When it comes to contractors getting paid, we are proud to offer a number of compliant solutions including PEO and CIS for any contractor in the Construction Industry Scheme.

We exist to Create a Legacy that Values All People and Creates Opportunities for Generations to Come - joining Arch will support this mission.

Your trusted and compliant partner for your Umbrella PAYE, CIS and outsourced payroll requirements.

Payshield Umbrella Services offers straightforward, transparent, and compliant outsourced services to recruitment agencies and end hirers

We Contract are one of the top compliance orientated employment intermediaries and professional service providers to the recruitment industry. We employ 1000’s of short term contracting workers, in all industry sectors, all over the UK and abroad.

We were established in the UK in 2013, operate from offices in central Chester and have held full FCSA accreditation since 2017, being one of the earliest adopters of the industry gold standard.

MainPay is a leading provider of services to agency workers across the UK. We pride ourselves on our outstanding service, our people and bespoke systems.

New Red Planet is an FCSA accredited umbrella payroll provider that supports contractors, freelancers, and recruitment agencies in a wide rage of sectors. Offering Umbrella, PEO and CIS services, NRP simplifies the complexities of modern contract employment for workers and agencies alike.

With compliance at its core, NRP represents a transparent and accountable approach to contractor payroll, including FCSA and SafeRec accreditations and direct agency login to its software portal for 24/7 real-time payslip and RTI information. All NRP processes meet rigorous HMRC standards, with clear audit trails and verified payments, displaying a trusted, fully audited payroll solutions in the UK contracting market.

Rebus offer PAYE umbrella and self-employed solutions for the temporary contractor industry . We provide the highest quality of service to ensure you receive your payment for the work you undertake. We are owned by a former HMRC Tax Inspector and our staff have over 25 years experience in the industry.