Umbrella Employment. Brookson support, every step of the way. Not just your everyday accountant

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1 Umbrella Employment Brookson support, every step of the way Not just your everyday accountant

2 Contents Here s the content Working with Brookson pg 2 The Brookson difference Pg 3 Supporting your umbrella solution pg 4 Obtaining appropriate insurance cover pg 5 Key benefits pg 6 And here s how we can help you pg 7 Pg 1

3 Working with Brookson A new era in accountancy services Brookson is a leading accountancy, advice and support service to self-employed professionals. We take a unique approach to helping you. Our specialist knowledge and valuable experience in the freelancer market can make a real difference. Personalised support Our customers and employees come from every kind of background and consequently have their own particular needs. They might work in healthcare, engineering, information technology, management consultancy, marketing, telecommunications, construction or pharmaceuticals. It doesn t matter, whatever sector they work in, we will tailor our services to suit them helping our customers and employees work smarter. Relax, you re in safe hands In the current economic climate, it s essential to be savvy about the many changes in tax and employment regulations so you can be sure you are compliant at all times. Optimising your financial rewards Whatever way you choose to work, we ll guide you through all the necessary steps, simply and without fuss, to make sure you optimise the financial benefits from your chosen way of working. Making your life easier We re here to make your life easier. We have streamlined systems, processes and people who have the skills and indepth understanding to help you. Take a look through this guide for a clear explanation of all the benefits of becoming an umbrella employee of Brookson can deliver. Brookson will change the way you think about contracting forever! Pg 2

4 The Brookson difference Say YES to a smarter way of working Brookson take all the worry and hassle out of employment status, administration and taxation advice by helping you navigate around all the potential pitfalls. It s part of our unique approach providing you with a more innovative and relevant service. We understand both the legislation surrounding the freelance market and the needs of freelance individuals. We blend expertise, with up-to-the-minute technology and a personalised approach throughout our range of advisory and support services. Helping you find the best way to deal with taxation issues When you re choosing an umbrella employer, you shouldn t just rely on financial illustrations. Using uniform assumptions, the illustrations provided will give similar results. The difference is in the fees. Most of the theoretical tax planning opportunities for freelancers are well recognised and can easily be incorporated into an illustration. Where you ll see the real change with Brookson is in how we guide and help you to work compliantly. Operating within the latest legislation, you ll benefit from tax planning opportunities and outstanding support. That s the Brookson difference. Pg 3

5 Supporting your umbrella employment every step of the way Giving YOU the power and control If you become an employee of Brookson s umbrella company, we will be able to advise and support you in: Increasing your take home pay where it is compliant and safe to do so. Providing appropriate insurance cover. Taking away the administrative burden of freelance working. Providing ongoing support and the right advice when you need it. Increasing your take-home pay where it is compliant and safe to do so We ensure our customers fully understand their responsibilities and commitments from day one. Going forward with Brookson We will clearly explain all your responsibilities and ensure you have the right advice and support to meet them. We give advice and review all your expense claims helping you stay compliant. Tax planning advice tailored to your circumstances. Pg 4

6 Obtaining appropriate insurance cover Agencies require self-employed professionals to have insurance cover through their employment solution. Going forward with Brookson... Insurance cover you can trust and rely on. Brookson provide outstanding cover for Professional Idemnity, Employers and Public Liability Insurance. Taking away the administrative burden of freelance working We take away the administrative burden leaving you to focus on the job at hand. It sounds simple, and it is! Going forward with Brookson... Easy to use online system to help you to submit your timesheets. You can work on multiple assignments with no extra charge. Paid correctly and on time. We notify you by SMS when funds are paid into your bank account. We calculate all amounts that are owed to HMRC and pay them when due. Payslip information produced quickly and accurately. Access to an online business portal 24/7. Providing ongoing support and the right advice when you need it Being a freelancer is a lifestyle choice. Circumstances change and you need different advice at various stages of your life. Going forward with Brookson... Access to a wealth of business expertise from qualified lawyers, financial advisors and insurance experts. Pg 5

7 Key Benefits Employment with Brookson s umbrella company provides you with all these key benefits: Payroll calculations and net payment of funds into your personal bank account via same day CHAPS payment. SMS notification of receipts into your bank account. Comprehensive business insurance of 2m Professional Indemnity, 5m Public Liability and 25m Employers Liability.* Ability to claim tax relief on allowable business expenses. Holiday pay accounted for in the weekly income paid. Health and Safety review for each assignment. All statutory accounting requirements for the umbrella company without your involvement. All statutory employer responsibilities met in full. Secure on-line customer portal that allows you to submit time sheets, prepare expenses claims and access your payslips 24/7. Access to financial advice on pensions, investments and other relevant products. Dedicated Employer Relations Team, available 6 days a week. *Variants may apply, subject to individual circumstances Pg 6

8 And here s how we can help you You can talk to us Just pick up the phone and call us on or newbusinessadvisors@brookson. co.uk. Alternatively, you can chat to us online at Tell us a little about you, your business and your plans. We are here 6 days a week and we d love to hear from you. You can take our free Financial Health Check It s really simple, just give us a call. We will ask you a few questions about your business, then, we will run through all your options. We even give you a brief financial breakdown showing your take home pay after all deductions for each option. There s no stress, no fuss and we will take as long as you need to feel comfortable in our recommendations. You can join us Limited company, sole trader, umbrella employment whichever you choose and whenever you are ready we have the products, services and people you need. We will work closely with you to bring your finances completely up-to-date, making sure you know where your business is at, whenever you need to know. Let us help you understand your options: Pg 7