Hi I've been a sole trader for years then worked on a perm project which is now ending.
I've been keen to get a freelance contract as I work within marketing and roles are often scarce for perm.
a recruiter contacted me via Linkedin. I did an informal interview with a Gov client and they're keen for me to start in 2 weeks for a 3 month contract on an OK day rate. I didnt realise Umbrellas take almost £100 - £150 off of my day rate so now wish I'd told recruiter it was more. The recruiter has now passed me onto onboarding who now reveal I need a DBS check (which I've started & paid for) and I need to have a Umbrella company I use. Even tho I know the role isn't really IR 35 (the client as public sector has deemed 'it may fall inside it). They run their payroll via Giant. Have confirmed I can't go Ltd Company and must choose 1 of these Umbrella companies before they can line uo a contract I can sign.
My head hurts reading / talking to companies. I've searched on here and elsewhere for reviews. please can anyone advise on the best / worse and must avoid?
I want to tie this up tomorrow & choose a limited company.
My choices of preferred suppliers from recruiter AMS are:
Advance
Brookson
First Freelance = Mixed reviews online their website / team were good to speak with anyone found them OK?
Giant Group = NO
(I've ruled these out as they have such bad reviews on Google & Glassdoor altho they will be doing the payroll so I am worried they'll mess that up anyway)
ICS Umbrella
Independent Contractor Limited
Intouch Accounting
JSA Group
Liberty Bishop
Liquid Friday = Nice website - seems to have some OK review on here?
NASA Group
NumberMill
Orange Genie = Mixed reviews on here ?
Smartwork.com
wecontract
Ideally I want a dedicated account mgr, 6 days a week help, multiple times for payroll, no fee for set up or leave, perks, app, ability to have SMS alerts & online portal.
I feel that for 3 months an Umbrella is bearable but realise it's not perfect since changes and I wont be able to even claim my expenses to and from work like I maybe able if I was a LTD company.
Any tips?
Ta
I've been keen to get a freelance contract as I work within marketing and roles are often scarce for perm.
a recruiter contacted me via Linkedin. I did an informal interview with a Gov client and they're keen for me to start in 2 weeks for a 3 month contract on an OK day rate. I didnt realise Umbrellas take almost £100 - £150 off of my day rate so now wish I'd told recruiter it was more. The recruiter has now passed me onto onboarding who now reveal I need a DBS check (which I've started & paid for) and I need to have a Umbrella company I use. Even tho I know the role isn't really IR 35 (the client as public sector has deemed 'it may fall inside it). They run their payroll via Giant. Have confirmed I can't go Ltd Company and must choose 1 of these Umbrella companies before they can line uo a contract I can sign.
My head hurts reading / talking to companies. I've searched on here and elsewhere for reviews. please can anyone advise on the best / worse and must avoid?
I want to tie this up tomorrow & choose a limited company.
My choices of preferred suppliers from recruiter AMS are:
Advance
Brookson
First Freelance = Mixed reviews online their website / team were good to speak with anyone found them OK?
Giant Group = NO
(I've ruled these out as they have such bad reviews on Google & Glassdoor altho they will be doing the payroll so I am worried they'll mess that up anyway)
ICS Umbrella
Independent Contractor Limited
Intouch Accounting
JSA Group
Liberty Bishop
Liquid Friday = Nice website - seems to have some OK review on here?
NASA Group
NumberMill
Orange Genie = Mixed reviews on here ?
Smartwork.com
wecontract
Ideally I want a dedicated account mgr, 6 days a week help, multiple times for payroll, no fee for set up or leave, perks, app, ability to have SMS alerts & online portal.
I feel that for 3 months an Umbrella is bearable but realise it's not perfect since changes and I wont be able to even claim my expenses to and from work like I maybe able if I was a LTD company.
Any tips?
Ta
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