Accreditations, affiliations and partners

Churchill Knight is partnered with some leading organisations within the contractor payroll sector. We also have prestigious accreditations that we are extremely proud of, including an accreditation from the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association and SafeRec certification.

Please keep reading to see who we’re partnered with and what professional accreditations and certifications we have.

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA)

To showcase our commitment to compliance within the contractor payroll sector, Churchill Knight Umbrella has been awarded FCSA (Freelancer & Contractor Services Association) accreditation.

To attain this well-respected and prestigious accreditation, Churchill Knight Umbrella has undergone a rigorous audit and assessment process conducted by independent accountancy and legal professionals. Now that we have passed this process, all of the information gathered is shared openly with HMRC, guaranteeing full transparency with all of our procedures.

As an FCSA accredited organisation, Churchill Knight Umbrella has proven that its internal procedures comply with the strict FCSA Code of Compliance. To view our official FCSA accreditation listing, please click here.

Website: https://fcsa.org.uk/

SafeRec

Churchill Knight Umbrella is proud to be a SafeRec certified umbrella company. SafeRec is a leading provider of AI-powered payslip auditing software that has transformed how umbrella companies showcase transparency within the supply chain. As a SafeRec certified umbrella company, every payslip we process is audited in real-time, and a report is immediately emailed to our employees. This allows them to check that we have processed their payroll compliantly and transparently and that no malpractice or illegitimate deductions have occurred. Our umbrella employees can also log in to Payslip Buddy and view historic payslip audits.

Churchill Knight Umbrella has always prioritised compliance, and SafeRec helps us prove that we’re paying our employees correctly, allowing them total peace of mind. This level of transparency has never been seen in the sector, and we’re delighted to offer it to our employees so they can focus on their temporary assignments with the confidence that they are being paid as they should be (PAYE). Please click here to view a list of SafeRec certified umbrella companies, including Churchill Knight Umbrella.

Website (SafeRec): https://saferec.co.uk/

Website (Payslip Buddy): https://payslipbuddy.co.uk/

Access Financial

Churchill Knight Umbrella is partnered with Access Financial – international payroll specialists. Access Financial have over 20 years of experience working with international payroll, tax compliance, payments, and more.

As a partner, we can now offer international payroll solutions for recruitment agencies that place contractors and freelancers abroad. Most importantly, our partnership with Access Financial allows recruitment agencies to operate with complete peace of mind by reducing the risks associated with international payments.

Our new capabilities can help recruitment agencies:

  • With experience placing workers internationally, but are seeking more streamlined and thorough processes to maximise revenue.
  • Interested in expanding placements around the globe.
  • Seeking guidance on payroll and local laws affecting international workers in over 60 countries.
  • Looking to provide international candidates with a professional and efficient service to ensure they abide by the highest compliance standards, while reducing their administration and helping them boost take-home pay.
  • That can benefit from customised software for better payroll management.
  • Committed to data security.

For more information, please read our blog article: Churchill Knight Umbrella teams up with Access Financial to offer international payroll solutions for recruitment agencies.

Website: https://accessfinancial.com/ 

IWORK

Founded by Julia Kermode, Independent Work Ltd brings together all the different ways that people work independently in the UK—from temporary agency workers to freelancers, contractors, self-employed, or gig economy workers. These are all increasingly important to the UK’s economy.

Before the pandemic, some 23% of the UK’s workforce worked independently, not in permanent employment. IWORK champions this way of working, which, done properly, brings significant benefits to both businesses and individuals choosing to work in this way.
IWORK’s mission is to share expert knowledge with agency workers, umbrella employees, self-employed professionals, contractors, and freelancers. The IWORK website is an extremely useful resource, with plenty of helpful information, videos, and podcasts.

Website: https://iwork.co.uk/

My Digital

Churchill Knight Umbrella is partnered with My Digital, an industry-leading provider of cloud-based umbrella software. My Digital is HMRC-recognised for PAYE, which means that the payroll run and FPS data sent to HMRC are accurate and correct. My Digital also integrates with HMRC, which means any umbrella company that uses My Digital can receive and apply any tax code or tax code changes and student loan changes to ensure you are paid correctly.

Our employee portal and app (powered by My Digital) make it easy for workers to submit or upload timesheets, view their payment history and download their payslips, P60s and P45s.

Website: https://mydigitalaccounts.com/

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