The UK's most contractor-focused umbrella company

Bristol, UK
Joined October 2012
Our expert analysis explains the changes, the questions contractors should ask and the assignment-cost considerations for agencies. Link to the full guide in the comments: 👇 #AutumnBudget2026 #UmbrellaContractors #RecruitmentAgencies
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Your payslips, documents, and account details, all in one place. For everything else, your designated business manager is there to help. Transparent, simple, and always accessible. That's why contractors love us. 📞 0800 434 6446 📧 [email protected] #contracting
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A roundup of key compliance and umbrella industry updates from this month: - HMRC’s warnings on payslip fraud - Employment Status consultation - Supply Chain Due Diligence - Auditable Payroll Transparency - Working Practices and SDS Delivery Full articles on our blog. 👇
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HMRC mileage rate: 45p to 55p per mile from 6 April 2026. First rise in 15 years, backdated to the start of the tax year. The self-assessment deadline is 31 Jan 2027; check your records now. Guide in the comments. 👇 #UmbrellaContractor #HMRC
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Employment status and IR35 answer different questions: your rights at work and how you are taxed. The Government's employment status consultation is open until 8 January 2027. It doesn't directly change IR35, but it affects contractors and recruiters alike. Link 👇 #ir35
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Thinking about buying a home this autumn? Contractor income does not always fit standard mortgage affordability models. SmartWork members can access specialist contractor mortgage advice through @FreelancerFncls. Contact your SmartWork business manager for details.
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If you haven't reviewed your pension position yet, now is the time to do so before the end-of-year rush. All SmartWork contractors have access to both workplace pension and private pension options through our friends at @ii_couk Link in the comments 👇
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Tax compliance is easy to claim. Harder to prove. That's why SmartWork is SafeRec Certified. Every payslip is audited in real time against HMRC data. Especially important after HMRC's payslip fraud warning. 📞0800 434 6446 📧[email protected] #SafeRec #Contracting
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At SmartWork, if we receive funds before midday, you are paid the same day. No chasing. No uncertainty. Waiting for your pay should not be stressful. Thinking about switching umbrella companies? 👉 smartwork.com/request-a-call… #UmbrellaCompany #ContractorPayroll #Contracting
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Step-by-step guide to verify your umbrella payslip using HMRC's tools. Follows our article on HMRC's payslip fraud warning with the practical verification process. Link in comments. 👇 #contracting #HMRC #umbrellacompany
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Our friends at @ii_couk has been helping our contractors take greater control of their long-term savings. Exclusive link to their October offer in the comments 👇 #contracting #sipp #pensionsavings
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Three things worth checking on your next umbrella payslip, following HMRC's payslip fraud warning from September 2026. 👇 #contracting #umbrellacompany #payroll #compliance
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With HMRC's active payslip fraud warning, agencies need real-time evidence of compliance, not periodic checks. Contact your SmartWork client manager for credentials. 📧 [email protected] | 📞 0800 434 6446 #JSL #UmbrellaCompliance
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