Improving your contracting
If you have been contracting for a little while and things are getting more difficult, or you are having to review your position because of a change in circumstances Umbrella Exchange can help you. We speak to contractors every day who have to find an alternative way of working, need to move umbrella companies or are unsure how they stand with IR35.
Contracting is a forever changing landscape and having somebody in your corner with in-depth industry knowledge and a good handle on the best approach will be a cornerstone to your success as a contractor. You can talk to us in complete confidence and together we will find you the best support and services to get your contracting back on track.
Umbrella Companies
The Off Payroll reforms in the private sector have been rescheduled to come in to play in April 2021.If you are operating through a limited company check now if you’re going to be able to continue to operate through it or whether or not it will be more commercially viable to use an Umbrella Company. We can discuss with you the services available and umbrella companies that can be the best fit for your circumstances moving forward.
Contractor Accountants
Limited Companies are still viable for highly skilled contractors who can demonstrate they are not supervised, directed or controlled in what they do at the client’s site. Our partners can take the heat off your administration duties. They can guide and prompt you to ensure that you comply with company law and Reporting requirements so you can focus on your contracting.
Personal Tax Services
Every year hundreds and thousands of contractors miss their tax return deadlines because they haven’t had the time to review their finances or simply don’t know where to start to find the information they need to complete their return on time. We work with partners specialised in helping contractors identify what they need to complete their return and help them to complete it in time for the deadline. We also have partners that can help you if you are undergoing a HMRC enquiry into your affairs. This can be very stressful and having the right support can alleviate that pressure and allow you to focus on your contracting.
Mortgages
If it’s time to step off the rental ladder and take the plunge with buying a home that’s your own then you will find that due to your status of not being a full time employee lending options are virtually non-existent. We work with contractor mortgage specialists who can advise you on lenders and the best way about borrowing money to fund your new home.
Improve your marketing
If you are struggling with finding an assignment or placement then it may be time to review how you market yourself. Is your online profile consistent with your CV? Are your skills up to date and relevant for what hirers are looking for now? Are you easy to contact or do you simply rely on an email address? Are you signed up with an agency that can place you in the line of work you excel at? At Umbrella Exchange we regularly post on aspects of soft skills, industry intel and personal marketing that can make a difference to securing a contract. Stay in touch with us to get the latest advice and tips.
Working with you
We help contractors make the right commercial decisions to suit their busy lifestyles and careers. You may have never heard of an umbrella company or thought about the need for a limited company. You simply want to work on assignments that suit you. You thought the paperwork and finances could be left in the hands of your recruitment agency. There is only so much your recruitment agency can do. Taking the step to work flexibly brings more responsibility at your doorstep. That’s where we step in. We trawl the market to identify good, supportive companies that can assist you, whether or not you are new to contracting, already contracting or needing a specific service to enhance what you already have.
We know how the contractor market ticks, what’s trending, which providers are offering the best value and service, and how legislation changes can have a knock on effect on you. Bringing together an extensive range of service options, including umbrella companies, contractor accountants, insurance brokers, and mortgage lenders, we can present you with the best providers and even help you deal with the transition from your current set up.
It's all about you
Is Umbrella Exchange right for you?
Yes, we are pretty sure it is. Your time and effort are at the heart of everything we do. Utilising our extensive experience and knowledge and identifying a good deal enables us to know what will work for your individual circumstances.
So if you are working on assignment in the public service sector then we won’t waste your time discussing an accountancy solution but can help you choose an umbrella company. If you are a contractor who has had a brush with IR35, then we’ll look at how a contract review service can be beneficial as part of an accountancy package. Although our name is Umbrella Exchange, it’s not just umbrella companies we can help you with.
Whether you describe yourself as a professional contractor, consultant, like to just dabble in project work from time to time or are the MD of a multi-sector recruitment firm, we at Umbrella Exchange think we have some really great options and would like to work with you.
For more information about Umbrella Exchange please get in contact
Call: 0203 393 3881