Umbrella payroll
Fully compliant, FCSA & SafeRec accredited umbrella payroll for recruitment agencies.
Umbrella payroll services for recruitment agencies
The right umbrella partner can protect your agency, safeguard your supply chain, and deliver a seamless payroll experience for your contractors.
At QPS, we specialise in working with recruitment agencies who want a compliant, transparent, and financially stable umbrella provider.
Why agencies need to act now
If your agency supplies temporary or contract workers, the umbrella companies you partner with directly impact your compliance risk. The upcoming Finance Bill 2025 makes this even more critical.
From April 2026, HMRC will introduce a statutory definition of umbrella companies and enforce joint and several liability. In practice, this means:
- If your umbrella provider fails to meet its PAYE or NIC obligations, your agency could be held liable, even if you completed due diligence.
- End clients may also face liability, making compliant supply chains more important than ever.
- Recruitment agencies will be expected to only partner with compliant umbrella companies that meet strict audit and accreditation standards.
With financial penalties and reputational risk at stake, agencies need to carefully review their umbrella partnerships now.
Thinking of switching umbrella provider?
Many agencies are re-evaluating their current umbrella partners in light of the legislation changes. If you’re considering switching umbrella providers, here’s what to look for:
- Independent accreditation – does the umbrella hold recognised accreditations such as FCSA or SafeRec?
- Transparency – are margins, deductions and contractor entitlements clear and easy to verify?
- Financial strength – is the umbrella financially stable, with evidence you can review, such as a Credit Safe report?
- Recruitment sector expertise – do they understand the compliance and operational pressures recruitment agencies face?
At QPS, we provide all of the above, and more!
Why partner with QPS for umbrella payroll?
FCSA accredited umbrella
We are FCSA accredited, which is regarded as the gold standard for umbrella companies. Accreditation involves rigorous, independent audits of our tax compliance, processes and contractor treatment. For agencies, this offers reassurance that working with QPS helps protect you from HMRC scrutiny and future liability.
SafeRec accredited
We are also SafeRec accredited, demonstrating our commitment to real-time payroll auditing and transparency. This ensures every payslip is accurate and compliant protecting both your contractors and your agency. Awaiting Weblink from SafeRec
Financial stability you can rely on
Agencies need confidence that their umbrella partner is financially secure. QPS has a strong financial foundation, and to make your due diligence simple, we provide instant access to our Credit Safe report directly from this page.
Built for recruitment agencies
- Independent accreditation – does the umbrella hold recognised accreditations such as FCSA or SafeRec?
- Transparency – are margins, deductions and contractor entitlements clear and easy to verify?
- Financial strength – is the umbrella financially stable, with evidence you can review, such as a Credit Safe report?
- Recruitment sector expertise – do they understand the compliance and operational pressures recruitment agencies face?
The benefits of working with QPS
- Protect your agency from joint and several liability with a fully compliant provider
- Simplify contractor payroll with accurate, transparent processing
- Enhance your reputation by offering workers a trusted, accredited umbrella solution
- Stay ahead of legislation changes with proactive compliance support
- Reassure your clients by partnering with a financially stable umbrella company
Ready to review your umbrella partnerships?
With 2026 legislation fast approaching, recruitment agencies cannot afford to take risks with non-compliant umbrella providers.
If you’re looking for advice, support, or considering switching umbrella providers, QPS is here to help.
Contact QPS today to discuss how our specialist Umbrella payroll services can protect your agency, your contractors, and your clients.
Have questions?
Our friendly team are on hand to provide you with more information about our services, and answer your questions.
