New to Contracting: Best Umbrella Company to use

[The Spartan]

From personal experience I would say ContractorUmbrella their service is superb and they're always on hand to answer any questions you may have. Michelle was my account manager and she always did a superb job of turning around any queries I had, I left Parasol to join ContractorUmbrella and they showed how professional umbrella companies are run.

[Bones]

I asked ContractorUmbrella for a simple breakdown of take home pay showing income tax, NI, expenses and holiday pay for my rate...I am still waiting!?

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

I asked ContractorUmbrella for a simple breakdown of take home pay showing income tax, NI, expenses and holiday pay for my rate...I am still waiting!?

If you email me direct Bones [email protected] I will make sure that you have the information you need this morning; if you could also let me know who you spoke to I will address the issue as all our email enquiries are answered within 4 hours of receipt so it may just be that your email address was taken down incorrectly.

[The Spartan]

I asked ContractorUmbrella for a simple breakdown of take home pay showing income tax, NI, expenses and holiday pay for my rate...I am still waiting!?

There's also a calculator on there website which is quite accurate as well

[Bones]

There's also a calculator on there website which is quite accurate as well

Yes I have used it but its just a basic calc for comparison purposes.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

Yes I have used it but its just a basic calc for comparison purposes.

Unfortunately the PAYE system is complicated and has many variables; it is impossible for anyone to provide a 100% accurate calculation without detailed knowledge of your personal circumstances. Umbrella companies use a calculator which is based on the tax code for the current financial year to give an indication of earnings. At the end of the day your take home pay should be the same whichever umbrella company you use - the only difference would be their margin and, of course, the levels of service that you receive

[grimmmy]

From personal experience I would say ContractorUmbrella their service is superb and they're always on hand to answer any questions you may have.

I've actually found them to be the complete opposite. I've attempted using them for the past 2 months but so far they've managed to delete my account once and today I find them want me to resend in my passport (or another ID) as apparently this hasn't been done already. Sadly, it has and I'm losing my patience with them as communication seems to have been done through 3 different account managers all supplying conflicting information.

I'm 100% sure things shouldn't be this difficult and it's making me consider doing all my own accounting.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

I've actually found them to be the complete opposite. I've attempted using them for the past 2 months but so far they've managed to delete my account once and today I find them want me to resend in my passport (or another ID) as apparently this hasn't been done already. Sadly, it has and I'm losing my patience with them as communication seems to have been done through 3 different account managers all supplying conflicting information.

I'm 100% sure things shouldn't be this difficult and it's making me consider doing all my own accounting.

If you would let me have details ([email protected]) grimmy I will look into your complaints immediately

[Asho1]

Brookson are a very popular firm. Not the cheapest but make things very easy. Don't be afraid of the limited company route. One timesheet and an expense form is all you need per week/job. Setting up takes about an hour. Save 20-30% on tax/NI as well.

Brookson? I have been with them for 7 years. Just like being in a relationship it's starts well them gets worse. They pay little attention to your account so please check your books with a fine comb or you may end up paying more taxes than required.

[TheFaQQer]

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