What is an FCSA Accredited Member?

What is an FCSA Accredited Member?

Atom, as an Umbrella Employment Provider, is an Accredited Member of the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA). What does that mean?

FCSA Accredited Member - Umbrella

The Most Stringent Testing in the Industry

FCSA Accreditation is the UK’s ‘gold standard’ for compliant and ethical umbrella companies and contractor service providers. It involves a rigorous annual audit by independent firms, ensuring adherence to HMRC-approved tax and employment laws, providing peace of mind for all parties.

Gold Standard

FCSA Accredited Member - Umbrella

FCSA accreditation is recognised across the industry as the gold standard for compliance and professionalism in the temporary labour market.

Mandatory Compliance

100%

Compliance with the FCSA
Charter is mandatory for members.

Code of Compliance

  • Developed by independent assessors, in consultation with HMRC
  • Available to the public on the FCSA website.
  • All Accredited Members are tested annually.

“We are happy to recommend to all REC members who use or are looking to use a third party supplier of contractor accountancy or umbrella services, to use FCSA Accredited Members to minimise their risk”

REC

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation

Choosing Atom Umbrella

The benefits of working with an FCSA Accredited Member

  • Industry Recognition
    The accreditation is a recognised benchmark endorsed by major UK recruitment bodies, simplifying your supplier selection process.

  • Compliance Assurance
    Atom has undergone a stringent, independent, annual audit to ensure we operate ethically and compliantly with HMRC regulations.

  • Risk Mitigation
    Reduced risk of legal and financial liabilities related to non-compliance with tax and employment laws

  • Quality Service
    You can rest assured you are partnering with a reliable, trustworthy, and professionally managed service.

  • Peace of Mind
    You can be confident that we’re not a tax avoidance scheme, safeguarding your business from future investigations or fines.

Find out more

More detail on our Umbrella service and Signing Up