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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.

Compass: the candidates choice for umbrella payroll Compass provides a range of employment and engagement solutions including PAYE options such as umbrella and PEO, plus more specialist self-employed contract solutions including CIS and Limited Company engagement, including overseas contracting and payments. We are fully accredited by Professional Passport and enjoy industry leading customer satisfaction scores. Find out more at www.compasscontracting.co.uk or call 03333 660 028

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

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.

Umbrella Company UK was launched in 2019 and has revolutionised the way contractors and freelancers are paid through an umbrella company. We live in a digital world, and we wanted to modernise the umbrella experience. How did we achieve this? We introduced a state-of-the-art app. The app is intelligent. It will allow you to submit their hours and view your payslips – all while on the go!

We’re relatively new on the scene, but we have already received exceptional feedback from our clients. When you join us, you’ll be able to take advantage of:

• Our state-of-the-art app (meaning you’ll have hardly any administration) • Easy sign-up process • £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 Umbrella Company UK Rewards – our employee discount scheme* • Fully compliant payroll (PAYE) – we’re proudly accredited by the FCSA.

• Available for clients who opt for the Umbrella Company UK premium service only.

Established in 2008, Orbital has gone on to become a recognised payroll provider within the temporary worker sector and gaining our full FCSA accreditation in 2019, is another step on our journey and development.

Our largest operating sectors remain construction and rail operatives, although we also operate in education, healthcare, driving and engineering. Over the years we have evolved with the constant changes in our industry and in line with the ever-moving target of HMRC compliance to offer a one-stop-shop of contractor’s payroll options including CIS/Non-CIS sole trader, Umbrella PAYE and PSC/Limited.

Why are we different to the rest? We take pride in our integrity and prioritise good, honest customer service with the same respect for everyone at every level. We have senior staff members who have a background in both blue and white collar recruitment, so we have been on the ‘agency’ side of the fence and we understand what it takes.

Other benefits include:

5* Industry credentials – besides FCSA we are also Professional Passport approved, PRISM members, APSCo affiliates and a TEAM service provider. Multilingual staff – we have members of staff who can communicate in various languages including Polish, Romanian, Portuguese and Spanish. Proactive Right to Work in the UK checks – we do perform the required checks thoroughly and know how to spot counterfeit documentation. Ask us for a second opinion or help with your process. GDPR Ready – updated policies and procedures were in place before May 25th, 2018. Independent provider – no links to other agencies, no conflict of interest. 24/7 online portal – to submit expense claims, view payslips and update details. Advance payments for late timesheets – up to Friday PM at no extra cost. Orbital Rewards – offers high street savings and discounts for PAYE employees. Orbital APP – designed to give workers an enhanced registration and payroll experience at their fingertips.

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.

RM Business Associates provides fully compliant Umbrella/PAYE solution. We are fully prepared to ensure we are HMRC/AWR compliant. We keep our clients informed of legislation changes and the effects of these.

We provide a complete service from registration to end accounts. We take away the responsibility and stress from working as a contractor.

We provide the all accountancy services in one place with extra customer service as we believe your business is our business.

Exact Payroll is a fast-growing specialist payroll provider for PAYE umbrella and CIS services across the UK. We operate predominantly in the healthcare, construction and teaching sectors but can accommodate most sectors and industries.

Our core focus is on our day to day service and compliance as follows:

We offer a free out of hours service to ensure workers are paid. Guaranteed registration with two hours. Dedicated account manager. Licensed by the Gangmasters licensing authority. PAYE Umbrella Exact Umbrella offers umbrella employment for independent workers. Exact Payroll will process your pay weekly and we will pay any HMRC that is due. The worker will receive a text during the week and will be paid by 9.30am on a Friday. As an employee of Exact Payroll, you will receive full employment rights including holiday pay and sick pay. You will have access to our online portal where you will find your payslips and you can manage your personal details. You will be enrolled in an auto enrolment pension with Smart Pensions and receive discounts for lots of high street stores.

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.

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