UMBRELLA COMPANY & PAYROLL AUDITS
Why Payroll Audits are Crucial
Umbrella companies and contractors rely on accurate payroll for compliance with National Minimum Wage (NMW), holiday entitlement, employer NIC, and Real Time Information (RTI) submissions. Errors here can lead to HMRC investigations, underpayments, and legal risk for your clients and your business.
APPROACH
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End-to-End Payroll Review
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We examine payroll calculations, timesheet processing, expense treatment, and RTI submissions.
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We verify that National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) thresholds are met especially for low-hour or zero-hour assignments.
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Umbrella Model Compliance
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We validate that umbrella assignments adhere to relevant employment law (minimum holiday, deductions, contractual obligations).
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We check that umbrella fees, margin calculations, and employer PAYE/NIC recharges align with FCA & HMRC guidance.
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Data Integrity & Documentation
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We reconcile assignment-level records (timesheets, expense approvals) against payroll outputs.
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We ensure the correct classification of pay (gross salary vs. reimbursable expenses).
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Remediation & Policy Updates
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We highlight underpayments or misclassifications and design a remediation plan (back-pay, correct calculations).
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We draft or update umbrella company policies (worker contracts, handbooks) to reflect best practice.
KEY BENEFITS
REGULATORY PEACE OF MIND
Know you’re compliant with HMRC and Employment Law.
cost
savings
Identify and eliminate payroll errors that can trigger fines or backdated payments.
enhanced reputation
Deliver transparent, accurate payroll services that your contractors trust.
scalable PROCESSES
Standardised payroll workflows that adapt as your business grows.
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