Umbrella for Contractors

For over 20 years, Churchill Knight has been a leading provider of contractor accountancy and payroll services for contractors. Founded by an IT contractor in 1998, we have helped over 20,000 contractors and have built a reputation as an industry-leading contractor accountant and umbrella company – something we’re truly proud of.

Not only are we devoted to providing our clients with customer service that is second to none, we are also dedicated to compliance. Churchill Knight is accredited by the FCSA – the UK’s leading professional body committed to ensuring the supply chain of temporary workers is compliant and ethical. We believe there is no better way to showcase our compliance within our sector.

Keep reading and find out more about Churchill Knight Umbrella and why your candidates will be in the very best hands if you refer them to us.

Churchill Knight Umbrella is the perfect payroll service for your candidates who are not better off contracting through a limited company.

Here are just some of the reasons why your candidates will benefit from using Churchill Knight Umbrella for their PAYE payroll:

No hidden costs – Your candidates will only be required to pay our low weekly margin and nothing else. There are no joining or leaving fees.

Simple registration – the sign-up process is incredibly straightforward and your candidates can be successfully set up and on our payroll within 24 hours.

Inclusive insurances – £10 million Employers’ Liability Insurance, £10 million Public Liability Insurance and £5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance are included.

Employee Benefits – Including Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay.

Full Compliance – Churchill Knight is fully compliant with all HMRC legislation. We are accredited by the FCSA, the leading professional body that is dedicated to ensuring the supply chain of temporary workers is compliant.

Same day Faster Payments – As soon as we receive your candidates’ money we will make the appropriate deductions and then send it to them on the same day.

Minimal Administration – Once your candidates have signed up, they will only be required to email their completed and signed timesheets to timesheets@churchill-knight.co.uk.

You can find out more information about how Churchill Knight Umbrella works here.

Your candidates who are better off using Churchill Knight Umbrella will typically meet one of the criteria below. However, there is bound to be the occasional exception. If you would like to speak to Churchill Knight Umbrella about your candidates and their personal circumstances, please call us on 01707 671645 or email agency@churchill-knight.co.uk.

• First time contractors looking to get a feel for self-employment before they consider starting their own limited company.
• Contractors who are earning less than £15 per hour.
• Contractors working on an assignment which is 3 months or less in length.
• Contractors working in the public sector.
• Contractors not looking to run their own limited company at the moment.

To refer a candidate to Churchill Knight Umbrella, please complete our short referral form.