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.

What are the advantages for recruitment agencies that refer candidates to a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company?

Recruitment agencies that refer candidates to Churchill Knight Umbrella will automatically receive an extra layer of protection from non-compliance within the sector.

Powered by AI, SafeRec is revolutionising compliance within the contractor payroll sector. As a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company, every payslip Churchill Knight Umbrella generates for a temporary worker is immediately audited to ensure we are processing payroll compliantly with HMRC and UK tax laws. And, as a partner of ours, we can provide you with a real-time audit of every payslip we have processed for your candidates. This level of transparency has never been seen before.

Here are some of the most notable benefits of referring your candidates to Churchill Knight Umbrella – a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company.

Thorough audits

Every time we process the payroll of a contractor or freelancer you refer to us, SafeRec runs an audit on the payslip to ensure that it is compliant with HMRC’s tax figures and that there are no signs of malpractice or unscrupulous activity (such as salary skimming, for example). All payslips are cross-referenced with RTIs sent to HMRC.

Churchill Knight Umbrella can provide you with tailored audits to meet your agency’s needs. For example, if you would like a monthly report showing how many payslips were processed for referred candidates and whether they were deemed compliant, we can provide this for you. If you would prefer this style of report in different frequencies, this can also be arranged.

Easy-to-understand compliance system

Every time a payslip is audited, SafeRec’s auditing software will assign it with a colour based on the traditional traffic light system. Whichever colour appears on a payslip audit, the entire supply chain will automatically be made aware – meaning there is no place for non-compliant umbrella companies to hide. The process defines transparency.

Detailed records

By referring to Churchill Knight Umbrella, you will have an ongoing record of every candidate that has been paid by us, allowing your agency to prove that procedures are in place to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion and highlight your business’ dedication to compliance within your sector.

There are many pieces of complex and essential legislation impacting the staffing sector. Most notably, the Criminal Finances Act poses a severe risk to agencies that do not value compliance and turn a blind eye to the referrals their team members are making. SafeRec instantly protects recruitment agencies from the risks of non-compliance with the Criminal Finances Act.

Added value for your candidates

You are providing your candidates with added value by featuring a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company on your Preferred Supplier List (PSL). You are referring them to a trustworthy umbrella that values compliance and transparency and is putting control into the hands of the worker. We are confident that your candidates will be delighted with this added layer of security, allowing them to work with total confidence that they are being paid correctly.

Our employees will receive a payslip audit in real-time – every time we process their payslips. All they need to do is complete the onboarding process with Payslip Buddy (powered by SafeRec). They can also log in to their Payslip Buddy account at any time and check the reports for their audited payslips.

Reducing the administrative burden for your business

Referring candidates to a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company will allow you to reduce administrative responsibilities when carrying out due diligence on potential payroll partners. SafeRec does the hard work for you and will provide real-time feedback on an umbrella’s compliance.

Backed by specialist law firm WTT Legal

SafeRec is partnered with WTT Legal – a specialist law firm focusing on the contracting sector. As a SafeRec certified umbrella, we have undergone a thorough review, including an operational audit to review how we comply with the laws and regulations impacting our sector. SafeRec with WTT Legal also audit payslips that we generate for our employees in real-time.

SafeRec provides “peace of mind to the entire supply chain that has never been seen before”

Ciaran Woodcock, Director at Churchill Knight Umbrella, explained the significance of being a SafeRec certified umbrella company. He said:

“I am delighted that Churchill Knight Umbrella has become a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company. SafeRec’s AI payroll auditing software will provide peace of mind to the entire supply chain that has never been seen before.

We have always been committed to compliance, and our FCSA membership is something we’re proud of because it shows that we operate to the very highest standards. However, by adding SafeRec to our armoury, I believe we are now offering a service that provides support and reassurance to agencies and temporary workers that, until now, hasn’t been entirely possible due to the unscrupulous activities of a few irresponsible umbrella companies that have given the sector a bad name.

I want our agency partners to have complete confidence in the umbrella payroll providers they refer candidates to. And at the same time, I want our umbrella employees to be sure they’re using an umbrella that prioritises compliance with UK tax laws and operates entirely in their best interests. SafeRec allows this, and I am very excited to share the software’s capabilities with staffing agencies and our employees. We have absolutely nothing to hide – and SafeRec allows us to prove this.”

Churchill Knight Umbrella is proudly accredited by the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA)

As well as our new SafeRec certification, Churchill Knight Umbrella proudly remains an accredited member of the FCSA. The FCSA is the UK’s leading professional body committed to ensuring the temporary workers’ supply chain complies with UK tax law. Churchill Knight Umbrella underwent a series of audits and assessments from independent third parties to earn the FCSA’s prestigious accreditation, and all our internal processes were checked against the FCSA’s strict Codes of Compliance.

As a member of the FCSA, we have successfully proven that we abide by the very highest compliance standards, and our new SafeRec certification adds an extra layer of compliance for all of our employees and recruitment agency partners. By combining SafeRec with the FCSA, we have gone above and beyond to showcase our commitment to compliance and to provide extra protection to those who work with us.

Request a SafeRec demo with Churchill Knight Umbrella

We would be delighted to schedule a SafeRec demo and how it would work when you refer your candidates to us. We are confident that every recruitment agency in the UK that places temporary workers with umbrella companies will be delighted with SafeRec’s ease of use and the added protection it will provide your business and your candidates.

To schedule a meeting online or at your agency’s office, please call our dedicated Agency Support Department on 0808 2525533 or email agency@churchill-knight.co.uk.