Advantages of using an umbrella company

Whether you are a first time contractor, a contractor with a short term assignment, a contractor working in the public sector, or a contractor looking to minimise their administrative burden, Churchill Knight Umbrella could be the perfect payroll service for you.

Registering with Churchill Knight Umbrella is a simple and streamlined process. Once you are on-board, the only administration you will be required to carry out is the uploading of your timesheets and eligible expense receipts to our online portal. You will be paid in the same way as a full-time employee and we will make the relevant deductions on your behalf, including tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

When you become an employee of Churchill Knight Umbrella, you will have access to employee benefits including Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay and Annual Leave. 

There are many reasons you should choose Churchill Knight Umbrella and here are the main benefits:

• Working through an umbrella company is the easiest way to operate as a contractor
• Registering with Churchill Knight Umbrella is quick and easy
• There are no joining or leaving fees
• Once you have joined, all you will be required to do is complete and submit your timesheets and expense claims (if applicable)
• You will have access to the Churchill Knight Umbrella online portal, making timesheet submission and expense claims stress-free
• As an employee of Churchill Knight Umbrella, you will be entitled to Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay and Annual Leave
• You will be protected with £10 million Employers Liability Insurance, £10 million Public Liability Insurance and £5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance. If you require a higher level of insurance, please get in contact with us. Churchill Knight Umbrella will tailor your umbrella package to ensure you have the appropriate cover for your assignments.
• You will have your own dedicated Churchill Knight Umbrella point of contact to answer any queries that arise, by phone or email
• Invoicing and payroll is taken care of by us
• You will not have to worry about tax and National Insurance Contributions because we will pay these to HMRC on your behalf
• We have helped over 20,000 contractors since 1998 and are fully compliant with HMRC legislation – you are in safe hands
• Using an umbrella payroll is a great option for any length of contract
• Regardless of your contract rate, Churchill Knight Umbrella is a suitable option
• If you are not subject to supervision, direction or control, or you are a mobile worker, you can claim tax relief on travel and subsistence expenses
• Using Churchill Knight Umbrella is not permanent – if you decide to start your own limited company, we can set this up for you and transfer you onto one of our monthly accountancy packages at no extra cost
• We will provide you with regular consultations to check you are 100% satisfied with the payroll service you are using, as well as make impartial recommendations where necessary