Compliant and efficient payroll with exceptional support
Umbrella companies are gaining popularity amongst contractors and freelancers in the UK. By joining an umbrella company, you can work on temporary assignments while ensuring your payroll is compliantly processed and reaches your personal bank account efficiently and without complication.
Compliant umbrella companies like Churchill Knight Umbrella process payroll in accordance with HMRC’s tax system Pay As You Earn (PAYE). This means that all the legal deductions are made on your behalf before your net salary is then sent to your bank account. And, as a Churchill Knight Umbrella employee, you have access to automatically generated payslip audits, which allow you to check that you have been paid correctly and that no signs of malpractice have occurred. This is thanks to our SafeRec certification – something we’re extremely proud of. We are also proudly accredited by the FCSA.
There are plenty of benefits of using an umbrella company – many of which you may not be aware of. Please scroll down and discover why thousands of contractors choose Churchill Knight Umbrella to pay them efficiently and compliantly while working on temporary assignments.
Setting the standards
Churchill Knight Umbrella is one of the most respected and recognised umbrella companies in the UK. We help thousands of contractors and freelancers get paid compliantly every month and we are both FCSA accredited and SafeRec certified (more information below).
Easy registration & ongoing support
We’ve streamlined the registration process to ensure it’s as straightforward and efficient as possible. We have also improved our onboarding process to ensure that all of your questions are answered and you’re 100% satisfied with our service – before you are paid for the first time. Ongoing telephone and email support is available throughout your time with us.
Accurate take-home pay calculations
We make it our mission to provide contractors and freelancers with accurate take-home pay calculations, unlike some umbrellas that may unethically inflate the figures to entice you to use their service. Please call us on 01707 871622 or request a tailored calculation here.
Partnered with the top agencies
We work alongside hundreds of the most established recruitment agencies in the UK. Therefore, when seeking assignments through your agency, we’ll work with them to ensure you are signed up efficiently and without any complications.
Brilliant online reviews
Churchill Knight Umbrella has a brilliant reputation and we are proud to have fantastic reviews on both Google and Trustpilot.
Accredited by the FCSA
We are accredited by the FCSA, the leading professional body committed to ensuring the supply chain of temporary workers is compliant with UK tax law. To earn FCSA accreditation, we have undergone a series of audits and assessments to ensure we adhere to the very highest compliance standards.
We're SafeRec certified
Powered by AI software, SafeRec is revolutionising compliance within the payroll sector. Every payslip we generate is audited in real-time, and all payments are cross-referenced with RTI sent to HMRC to ensure we are processing payments compliantly. And, as an employee of ours, you will be emailed a payslip audit report every time we pay you
No hidden costs
When you choose Churchill Knight Umbrella as your umbrella company, there are absolutely no hidden costs. There are no joining or leaving fees, and you're free to jump on and off our payroll as you please. If you have used us in the past, rejoining is very easy!
Employee Benefits
By registering with us, you'll become our employee, which means you're entitled to Employee Benefits, including Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay.
Continuity of employment
Often overlooked, one of the key benefits of using an umbrella company for your payroll is continuity of employment. This means that you can continue to use Churchill Knight Umbrella when working on multiple assignments with different end-clients and through different recruitment agencies. As Churchill Knight Umbrella will be your consistent employer, this can help you when sourcing external finance such as a bank loan or mortgage.
Comprehensive insurance cover
All of our employees are 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.
Same Day Faster Payments
We run these as standard to ensure you receive your funds efficiently and without delay.
Salary sacrifice
Ideal for contractors looking to boost their personal pension pot, Churchill Knight Umbrella is delighted to offer salary sacrifice. Whether you're an existing Churchill Knight Umbrella employee or you're new to umbrella companies, if you're interested in salary sacrifice, we can get you set up quickly.
Churchill Knight Rewards
Churchill Knight Rewards gives you access to hundreds of special offers and discounts from popular UK retailers and many leading UK supermarkets. There are plenty of additional extras, including access to a 24/7 consultation service through ‘Your Online Doctor’, savings of up to 20p per litre with a BP fuel card and exclusive gym membership discounts. Churchill Knight Rewards is available for a slightly increased weekly margin. Please contact us for more information.
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