Our Umbrella PSL

One of the main decisions every contractor has to make is whether to set up their own limited company or get paid through an umbrella company. However, with so many competing suppliers out there it can be difficult to know where to go. 

Gold Group have built working relationships with a number of key suppliers in order to provide reliable and affordable payroll services to all of our contractors, while ensuring full compliance with HMRC.

Please see below our list of preferred suppliers, each company logo contains a link to their website. We have specially agreed rates with each of them so please make sure you reference Gold Group when you speak to them: 

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Working for yourself has never been easier. Once you’ve signed up with Brookson’s umbrella company service, you no longer have to worry about managing your finances or keeping track of modern tax legislation. Giving you peace of mind and making your life as a contractor significantly easier, providing all the tools and support you could possibly need. Some of their key benefits are:

• Quick and easy set up that costs you nothing

• Same day payments with a text message notification

• Comprehensive insurance package

• Access to advise and support 6 days a week

• View your accounts 24/7 via the online portal

• Employee benefit scheme offering perks, rewards and discounts

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As a Generate contractor, not only do you enjoy a full set of employment rights, including statutory maternity/paternity pay, a holiday scheme and statutory sick pay, you also have access to your very own Generate Perks Portal! This fantastic package of benefits is designed to help look after your physical, mental and financial health. Some of their key benefits are:

• ‘000s of discounts and rewards from online and high street retailers, including major brands such as Amazon, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Odeon and Cineworld

• Discounted Gym memberships and joining fees

• 24-hour Access to an online GP through phone, Skype, and Facetime, with the capacity to issue prescriptions

• 24-hour Emotional and Counselling Helpline, providing confidential support

• A direct pension portal allowing you to see your pension growing and even choose how it is invested.

• A free 1hr personal finance consultation, specialist contractor mortgage advice and complimentary Continuing Professional Development courses throughout the year.

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ADVANCE are not just an umbrella provider.  They believe in providing world class service and acting as an extension of our agency and the service we provide.  Their priority is a compliant and trustworthy service, with a helpful, reliable and ethical approach to our contractors. Some key benefits are:

• Qualifying contractors benefit from a Market-leading Umbrella with Expenses solution available once ADVANCE establish that you not subject to Supervision, Direction & Control (SDC)

• You can choose to Sacrifice part of your salary to contribute to your own chosen private pension plan, with NO additional costs

• A simple and easy set up process complete over the phone. ADVANCE will automatically update your consultant

• You will receive your pay advice slip via email prior to payment and receive a text too

• The benefit of a comprehensive insurance package provided at NO additional cost

• Have a look at ADVANCE’s website with handy video’s giving six reasons to choose ADVANCE

• When you contact ADVANCE you will be greeted by a member of the team within seconds. No automated lines with number choices.

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Liquid Friday's friendly Head Office team are hooked on providing excellent support and are fully focused on getting you paid correctly on  time, every time. You will have a dedicated Account Manager, benefit from leading insurance cover and have access to support and advice Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. 

To reward Liquid Friday employees they’ve put together an industry leading package, including:​

• great rates

• provision of allowable expenses,

• flexible holiday arrangements

• competitive Pension Scheme

• access to Liquid Perks; a fantastic Employee Reward scheme giving our Employees over £800 per year in savings

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​**self employed workers within the construction industry only**

The Guild has been involved with the Construction Industry Scheme (“CIS”) since 1997 and no other business has more experience than us in ensuring its smooth operation with contractors and subcontractors.

The Guild employs over seventy staff to include numerous foreign language speakers and in-house tax, accountancy and legal teams. Beware of imitations as The Guild’s approach and staunch commitment to genuine self-employment is unique.

The Guild invests heavily in tax and legal compliance and, with its years of experience and strong credit rating, clients benefit from the peace of mind that comes with being in a safe pair of hands.

• They will chase up your paperwork

• Available to take calls after hours and at weekends

• They can speak to you in up to 12 different languages

• Advice on health and safety issues​

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