Be aware of fake letters from scammers posing as HMRC, Companies House and other government departments - Churchill Knight - FI

Be aware of fake letters from scammers posing as HMRC, Companies House and other government departments

Limited company directors (including contractors and freelancers with a personal service company) are being targeted by scammers posing as HMRC, Companies House and other government departments. Therefore, it’s extremely important that you read all correspondences carefully and do not make any payments or take action unless you are entirely satisfied the letters you have received are legitimate. Keep reading for more information, including an example of a fraudulent letter and links to helpful, official government guidance.

Why should recruitment agencies feature SafeRec Certified Umbrella Companies on their Preferred Supplier List (PSL)? - FI

Why should recruitment agencies feature SafeRec Certified Umbrella Companies on their Preferred Supplier List (PSL)?

If you work in recruitment, how much do you know about SafeRec? The AI-powered software is revolutionising compliance in the contractor payroll sector. This article explains the benefits of referring candidates to SafeRec Certified Umbrella Companies (such as Churchill Knight Umbrella). However, it’s not just your candidates who will reap the rewards. By referring candidates to SafeRec Certified Umbrella Companies, your agency will receive a monthly audit report, which will provide tangible proof that your candidates are being paid compliantly – something that, until now, had never been possible. Please keep reading for more information.

Churchill Knight - SafeRec – The only way to prove your umbrella company is paying you compliantly - FI

SafeRec – The only way to prove your umbrella company is paying you compliantly

While most umbrella companies in the UK process payroll ethically and compliantly, a few have made the headlines for the wrong reasons. Sadly, a few non-compliant umbrella companies have given the entire sector a tainted image because they have been incorrectly paying contractors and freelancers, sometimes secretly retaining more money by deducting hidden amounts straight from the workers’ pockets. With supply chain confidence lower than ever before, there is one way that contractors and freelancers can be certain they are being paid compliantly – by choosing a SafeRec Certified Umbrella Company. This article explains the many benefits of selecting a SafeRec Certified Umbrella Company and the importance of the professional body, the FCSA (The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association), in protecting temporary workers from tax avoidance schemes.

Churchill Knight Umbrella showcases commitment to compliance by becoming a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company - FI

Churchill Knight Umbrella showcases commitment to compliance by becoming a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company

Churchill Knight Umbrella is happy to announce that we have become a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company. SafeRec’s payroll auditing software powered by AI is revolutionising compliance within the contractor payroll sector, and our new certification provides compliance assurance for recruitment agencies that has never been seen before. Please keep reading and find out more about SafeRec and how our new certification adds an extra layer of protection for recruitment agencies that refer candidates to Churchill Knight Umbrella.

Churchill Knight Umbrella becomes Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company - FI

Churchill Knight Umbrella becomes Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company

Churchill Knight Umbrella is delighted to announce that we have become a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company – adding even more protection to our employees. Please keep reading for more information, including an overview of SafeRec, why they are changing the approach to compliance and transparency in the sector and the benefits and reassurances available to every contractor and freelancer who uses Churchill Knight Umbrella for their payroll.