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Our compliant payroll solutions support contractors and businesses across the UK. The Core Finance Management group of Companies provide a full portfolio of payroll options to both temporary recruitment agencies, businesses, and contractors. Our ‘whole of market’ service ensures that we can deliver compliant payroll solutions to suit all temporary worker models without exception; this level of provision ensures we can manage the payroll for all contractors registered with an agency irrespective of their preferred payment method. We recognise that the continued growth of the so call ‘contingent workforce’ demands that Core can cater for all payment arrangements which enables us to give our clients a genuine full service. An overview is described below:

Umbrella Employment

Core ACS Umbrella is a totally compliant weekly payroll facility which helps contractors & freelancers maximise their take-home pay whilst offering the following benefits: • Any day payroll and Faster Payment as standard • All tax & NI contributions deducted at source • Transparent calculations & compliant payslips • Allowable expenses subject to legislative guidelines • Full access to the Core Rewards employee benefits package • Full access to our online portal • Trust ID right to work checks • Competitive fees

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.

Churchill Knight Umbrella was established in 2016 to provide a reliable PAYE payroll service for contractors affected by IR35 changes. Since we launched, Churchill Knight Umbrella has quickly become the umbrella company of choice for thousands of temporary workers throughout the UK.

Registering with us is easy and can be completed in under 10 minutes. And, once the registration process is complete, our dedicated customer support department is on hand to provide answers to any questions you may have. We understand how important communication is and for you to feel confident with our service.

There is more to Churchill Knight Umbrella than just payroll. You can benefit from the following at no additional cost:

• Easy Registration and registration process (it can be completed in just 10 minutes)
• £25 million insurance package
• Same Day Faster Payments
• Employee Benefits, including Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay
• No tie in period, and no joining or leaving fees
• Access to Churchill Knight Rewards* – our exclusive employee reward scheme.
• Fully compliant payroll (PAYE) – we’re proudly accredited by the FCSA.

*Available for clients who opt for the Churchill Knight Umbrella premium service only.

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.

SG Umbrella is run by experienced contractor accountants, designed for contractors and backed by the UKs leading contractor compliance body, the FCSA. Rest assured that you’re getting the best advice and the best service:

SUPER FAST PAYMENTS Once your client or agency has paid us we turn the payments around without delay – so you get your money as quickly as possible

TRULY ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING There are no hidden costs…everything you need is included in your monthly or weekly fee

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Our team are the very best in the industry with years of contractor accountancy and taxation experience. Their qualifications include ICAEW, ACCA, AAT, ATT and CTA and your fee entitles you to unlimited advice and support, including with IR35 and tax planning

GROW AND FLEX WITH US Set up a Limited company with SG Accounting and switch between the two if needed due to IR35. Just ask which set-up would be best for you.

REAL PEOPLE EVERY TIME You speak directly to a real person when you call or email us. No call centre or “press button 1 for this and button 2 for that” service

NO MINIMUM CONTRACT We are so sure you’ll love our service we don’t have a minimum commitment. Fees are deducted from your pay so there are no up-front costs

COMPLIANCE AS STANDARD We’re FCSA Accredited, assuring the highest standards of compliance. As contractor experts, we can advise you on IR35 and Tax matters too

WELL KNOWN AND ESTABLISHED We have been established for more than 20 years dealing specifically with contractors, consultants and freelancers.

Paico Umbrella is a Scottish based umbrella company, with head office in the heart of Glasgow. At Paico Umbrella, we work hard to offer contractors simple, practical and compliant umbrella solutions. We understand that no one size fits all, so we deliver bespoke solutions that offer real choice and first-class service.

We offer: • Competitive margin. • One continuous employment for all of your assignments (which would help in your loan or mortgage applications). • Full employment rights and benefits. • Slick, user- friendly and robust online portal. • Notification via SMS when your payment is on its way to your bank account. • A dedicated support manager to help deal with your queries in real-time.

We offer fantastic employee benefits. Our contractors benefit from special access to the Paico Reward Scheme. We offer these rewards as a way of saying thank you for believing in us: • Cashback in over 200 stores in the UK; • Fuel discount card; • Cinema ticket discounts; • Medical benefits; And other discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds in day to day savings.

For Recruitment Agencies and End Clients, you can count on us for a simple, transparent and efficient process that delivers maximum return. We pride ourselves on friendliness, a personal touch and excellent customer service. We are a compliant umbrella company, fully audited and approved by PROFESSIONAL PASSPORT. We keep contractors right up to date with legislation changes and industry trends ensuring that they are in the services that suit their circumstances. You can rest assured that: • The correct NI/tax deductions are made. • Auto-enrolment pension deductions are made.

SmartWork has over a decade of knowledge and experience within the contracting sector. We provide a fully compliant solution to safeguard the interests of its umbrella employees, recruitment business and clients alike. SmartWork is a trusted, reliable, payroll provider which offers umbrella & PAYE solutions, always ensuring excellent customer service at competitive rates. We work with recruitment businesses covering all sectors and tailor our packages to meet your specific requirements.

The FCSA Accredited Member status gives our clients reassurances that they are working with a fully compliant, high-quality professional service company.  Our service has been shaped with our valuable, flexible workforce in mind, and we guarantee that each of our valued employees received complete security, full employee benefits, and unrivalled customer care throughout their employment with us.

Some of the advantages choosing us:

We are honest, reliable and dedicated – Our highly trained team have years of experience in every professional field. Low weekly and monthly margin. Dedicated Support – Each client has access to an experienced account managers who pro-actively provides on-going support and excellent customer service on a one-to-one basis. Full contract of employment with the associated benefits which this brings. Set up within 24 hours. Extended Office Hours – We are the only umbrella company in the market that offers our employees a helpline which is open from 8am-8pm, seven days a week. Trusted Partner – We already features on over 100 active PSLs or ASLs in the UK and encourages all agencies to implement a selected list of compliant FCSA Accredited Members. Advance payment facility – Payment on remit is available for preferred partners.

Welcome to Green Lantern Group – the expert, honest and most efficient option that recruiters, contractors and freelancers have enjoyed working with for over a decade. Choosing us as your payroll solution will make a difference to your working life.

What is it that you look for from a solution?

Compliance Efficiency Value Green Lantern guarantees to deliver in all of these areas.

We provide a consultative approach to our customers – whatever meets your needs and circumstances will be provided with an outstanding level of service, and we will always ensure that we won’t put a square peg in a round hole.

Understanding that there are different priorities for different people, we will evaluate these priorities with you and once you’re ready to go, we will make sure you’re never let down and we work with you to ensure that you can concentrate on what’s important to you rather than worrying about your payroll options.

Our small, caring yet highly experienced team will get to know you by name, will always come back to you within four hours and is always just a call away – we know we’re dealing with your money and you can’t be let down. You’ll have our mobile numbers for out of hours contact, and will always have our Director’s direct line – you wont ever need to need it, but unlike other organisations we want you to have that level of transparency.

We provide all the necessary insurances, and work with contractors across all sectors. Our team is made up of decades of industry experience, and we are always investing in our technology to make sure we never let you down. Give us a call – we wont let you down.

Specialised, compliant and experienced – all words are identical with Reliasys Umbrella. We provide a fast, reliable and hassle-free umbrella solution for the hardworking contractors. Remaining committed to searching out new ways of further improving standards within the industry and making the lives of our contractors REAL EASY, is what we thrive for.

Our Commitments

Compliance: We are deeply committed to the laws and regulations.

Same-day-pay: We are committed to a fast, reliable and efficient service to our clients.

Living Wage Commitment: We care for our employees and we’re fully committed to providing the living wage to our employees.

Contractors like to work with us because they get what they expect from a prudent Umbrella Company. Our service is different from the others for the simple reason “We CARE” for our employee contractors and focus on providing an outstanding customer service. With us you can ensure a better work/life balance as we deal with the administration headaches and pay you right every time!

Brookson One are specialist contractor accountants who have been helping contractors across the UK since 1995. Providing an all-inclusive, market-leading service, Brookson One will ensure you’re maximising your earnings whilst working compliantly in the ever-changing contractor landscape.

Whether choosing to run a Limited Company or work via an umbrella employment solution, Brookson One provides customers with an extensive range of services, backed by real experience, and all at the very best inclusive price.

Created by contractors for contractors, our specialist knowledge and experience means we pride ourselves in leading next-generation accountancy services combined with first class customer service.

Brookson One Limited Company Service:

Set up in as little as 24 hours with no minimum tie in period or exit fees Unlimited IR35 reviews by in-house employment law solicitors 24/7 access to your business via smart online portal, Connect All bookkeeping, tax, VAT and year-end returns completed for you Access to financial and legal support within the Brookson Group If you’re new to contracting and would like advice on how to get started or if you’ve been contracting for as long as you can remember and feel you’d benefit from that extra support, get in touch with Brookson One who will provide you with a complete take-home pay illustration and working options consultation.