SMCC provide a full & comprehensive service for your contracting needs, we save your organisation money & expertise by taking care of all matters relating to the key people that you need on-board quickly & efficiently while giving you that security needed in acting as the conduit between your company and the service provided, in light of government/ industry guidelines regarding direct relationships with contractors. We can provide the following at any stage of the recruitment process that you wish:
As Scott Merrick Contactor Consulting (SMCC) has a wealth of experience in the provision of contract staffing solutions we have taken the natural step to provide umbrella services.
SMCC are in a position to provide hassle-free umbrella services, ensuring contractors are paid promptly and tax, National Insurance and admin, is taken care of, saving hiring companies time and administration costs. We work with agencies and hiring companies across the UK, so whether you come in as a new umbrella contractor or are looking to switch umbrella company, we’ve got the tools and expertise you need. We are up to speed and fully compliant with the latest legislation, from employment intermediary rules to expenses and tax reforms.
SMCC work with legal specialists and industry bodies in order to provide umbrella services, contractor solutions and advice to hiring companies and contractors to ensure legal obligations are met and that the most appropriate processes, systems and contracts are in place for your needs. We have worked in the recruitment sector for decades specialising in working with freelancers and contractors based in the UK. We are experts in providing hirers and contractors a reliable service and ensure compliance, security, and peace of mind for our clients.
For clients, we can provide the most up-to-date contracts in the market-place, giving you peace of mind in terms of recruitment and government guidelines as well as avoiding the direct hire relationship that may cause employee issues down the line and take away any potential liabilities that you may incur, as well as taking the stress out of keeping those key individuals happy and free to do the job you have hired them for on a contractual basis, whether they are working through a limited or umbrella company.
SMCC can manage the whole process seamlessly, from liaising with the contractor, collating all their important data to produce their respective contracts efficiently, keeping them happy and giving you the confidence that you are securing the best people for your business.
Once on-boarded into your company, SMCC keep in regular contact with both you and the contractors and we can provide tailored data during the whole duration of each respective individual, from regular financial information, HMRC reporting and feedback from the contractors to make sure they are happy and achieving what is required.
Breach of contract – when things go wrong, we can step in.
There are moments when those contractors who are key to your business encounter problems with their current agency/ paymaster. We have encountered issues, such as the agency breaching their contract with your company or, the contractor’s agency is not paying them. SMCC can manage this problem, by stepping in, keeping your contractors happy and on-site to deliver the individual service you hired their expertise for, making this process as painless as possible for you & the contractor.
With our wealth of experience, we know the importance of providing you with a simple process that facilitates your service and skills, giving you the best, most tax efficient, IR35-friendly solution and also paying you on-time, every time!
SMCC provide an online contracts service that is second-to-none, we also have the best legal advice available for any questions you may have, to give you that peace of mind and assurance that you are working within the latest HMRC and recruitment regulations.
We are a ‘hands-on’ company who have many years’ experience helping contractors secure their next assignment and we enjoy interacting personally with everyone to provide a service that cares for your individual circumstances.
