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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.

We are an established payroll intermediary operating low-risk and compliant options for workers engaged through recruitment agencies.

Our story has been created over 15 years by being fluid and adapting to various legislation and labour market changes, gaining accreditations and business awards, coping with economic shifts, navigating a pandemic and the new normal. Always evolving. We think we have some good things to talk about, some standard that you will have heard of and a few innovations that you might not have. We’d love to hear your story and to see if we can help you along the way.

Orbital USP’s:

• Compliance and longevity – We offer honesty, integrity and a commitment to compliance since 2008

• Get the Badge in! – We are both FCSA and Professional Passport accredited

• Don’t skim the details! – We are founder members of the WTT/SafeRec compliance certificate for pure payslip transparency through the supply chain

• Multi-channel Communications – Not just a phone or email…we have quicker ways to contact, quicker response times through WhatsApp, SMS, Live-chat, Messenger etc. Try it out: https://www.orbitalservices.co.uk/contact

• Smart Pension Employee Benefits/Rewards – auto-enrolled workers can enjoy high street savings and perks

• Digital Right to Work in the UK checks – fast and accurate checks through a certified IDSP

• Multi-lingual staff – Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Romanian

• Above the clouds – We have fully integrated cloud software for our internal CRM, payroll and worker-portal functions

Additional Benefits:

• PayslipBuddy - weekly payslip report to explain pay model compliance, deductions etc.

• Orbital Lottery - A chance to WIN monthly prizes in our draw

• Contractor Financial services - for financial and mortgage advice

• 24/7 GP & Physio – access to healthcare advice

• FREE Personal Accident cover

• Orbital Rewards – Hight street savings/discounts etc. for all workers

A team of experienced industry professionals who are passionate about our core values, the temporary recruitment industry and of course, the flexible workforce market in the UK. Collectively, we bring together over 90 year’s industry experience from across the recruitment, contractor payroll and contractor accountancy sectors. We’ve worked with some of the largest and most established players in both the UK and international payroll markets. We bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding – but most importantly, we bring a fresh approach to our duty of care – because we care.

QPS Group are one of the only umbrella companies to offer full salary contracts, giving contractors stronger financial security and peace of mind. Unlike the usual minimum wage plus commission model, your full pay is guaranteed - meaning maternity, paternity and sick pay are based on your real earnings, not minimum wage. This also boosts your chances with mortgages, loans and insurance policies that rely on proof of stable income. Alongside this, QPS provide full FCSA and SafeRec compliance, plus access to perks and rewards - making sure you’re protected, supported and set up for the future.

We are A J Rayson the umbrella company of the people . Easy and stress-free umbrella payroll services for contractors, agencies and businesses.

You, the worker, are at the heart of everything we do!

Ricson Services was set up in 2004 to provide a professional and personal umbrella service to contractors in the UK temporary market. Run by Director/Shareholders who bring together experience of Customer Services, Payroll, HR, Health & Safety and Finance to provide clients with products and services that meet their needs.

We provide umbrella employment services through our UK compliant companies Hapstone Ltd, Rowcastle Ltd and Zarlon Ltd.

The Ricson Services Umbrella Company offers:

All companies are registered in England and are fully compliant with UK tax laws Straightforward online registration process No joining or leaving fees and contractors only pay for weeks they work Same day payments as standard Professional Indemnity and Employers Liability insurance cover Sick, maternity & paternity pay (subject to qualifying conditions) Advance payments available Why not give us a try to find out?

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

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

MARVEL PAYROLL are a specialist payroll provider, supplying contractors and temporary workers with fully compliant payroll models. Each payroll model is designed to benefit a contractor by paying them in the most tax efficient manner whilst maintaining full compliance. All of the models we offer are provided in a timely and efficient way and backed up by a five star customer service team.