How does an Umbrella Company work?

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How Does an Umbrella Company Work?

Using an umbrella company is in fact the easiest way to get paid as a contractor. When you register, you become an employee of the umbrella company and they will make your tax and National Insurance Contributions (NIC) on your behalf and you will receive a payslip with a list of the deductions to your salary. All you will need to do throughout your time with an umbrella company is ensure you correctly submit the hours you have worked. Churchill Knight Umbrella has partnered with My Digital – leading providers of umbrella company software. My Digital allows all of our employees to easily submit their hours and view payslips online, or by downloading the free and easy-to-use mobile app.

If you choose Churchill Knight Umbrella as your payroll provider, you will have access to a collection of exciting benefits, including your own dedicated Account Manager. You will also receive a fully compliant service from a company that has helped over 20,000 contractors since 1998.

How does an umbrella company work? Step by step

Here is a breakdown summarising the roles of you (the contractor), us (Churchill Knight Umbrella), your recruitment agency and your client:

Call us on 01707 871622 and let us know your desire to sign up with Churchill Knight Umbrella. Alternatively, you can complete our online registration form and we’ll call you back to complete the sign up process.
Your recruitment agency will enter into an agreement with Churchill Knight Umbrella and each will sign a contract.
Once you’ve officially signed up to Churchill Knight Umbrella, you will receive a welcome email from your personal Account Manager. It will explain the next steps to ensure you get set up and ready to receive your pay efficiently.
When you are working for your client, you will need to submit the hours you have worked using the My Digital portal or mobile app. You will be sent login information when you register.
When you have submitted the hours you have worked, your agency will automatically receive them, along with us.
Once your timesheets have been approved, Churchill Knight Umbrella will invoice your agency accordingly.
Your recruitment agency will arrange payment in line with the terms and conditions outlined in the agency assignment.
Your agency will process your completed timesheets, and send the funds to Churchill Knight Umbrella for the hours you’ve worked.
Churchill Knight Umbrella will process the payment received from your recruitment agency and will make the relevant deductions, including your tax, National Insurance and Apprenticeship Levy contributions.
The net payment will be paid to you from Churchill Knight Umbrella once cleared funds are received by your agency. Your payslip will be available via My Digital.

Contact Us Today

Did you know you can register with Churchill Knight Umbrella and be setup and ready to be paid in under 15 minutes?

Please complete the short form below with your desire to register, or any questions you may have, and we’ll get back to you shortly. Alternatively, you can call our friendly team on 01707 871622.

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Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd and Churchill Knight Umbrella are proudly accredited by the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA). The FCSA is the UK’s leading professional body dedicated to ensuring the supply chain of temporary workers is compliant with HMRC’s rules and regulations. We believe that being an accredited member of the FCSA is the best way to showcase our commitment to compliance within our sector.

Whether you’re using one of our limited company accountancy packages (Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd) or you’re an umbrella company employee (Churchill Knight Umbrella), you can rest assured knowing that you are in the very safest hands.