Helpful advice for contractors and freelancers

There are many benefits of moving from a permanent role to an umbrella company, such as:

  • More flexibility to work when you want
  • An opportunity to work in different environments in different sectors and with various companies
  • The ability to broaden your contact base and grow a network list
  • You can quickly grow your skills, knowledge and experience
  • The opportunity to specialise in a specific industry or sector
  • There is a more significant earning potential as you can set your hourly or daily rate and negotiate contracts

Benefits of using Churchill Knight Umbrella

Churchill Knight Umbrella is one of the most established umbrella companies in the UK. Since we launched in 2017, we have specialised in providing contractors and freelancers with a compliant and efficient payroll service.

We process the pay of thousands of temporary workers every month (PAYE).

If you are considering moving from a permanent role to an umbrella company, below are some of the benefits of using Churchill Kight Umbrella for your payroll.

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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Discounts

Special discounts at your favourite shops.

Cheap holidays

Exclusive savings on holidays (travel and hotels).

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