An umbrella service is the simplest solution for most contractors

No unexpected tax bills & one continuous employment.

Umbrella

Umbrella payroll service

An umbrella service is the simplest solution for most contractors – no unexpected tax bills & one continuous employment.

Set up in minutes and carry out your contractor projects as an employee of Atom Umbrella.

  • All the benefits of employment
  • Continuous employment
    Important when applying for a mortgage

  • Benefits package – Cash Health Plan
  • Atom Rewards scheme

  • Comprehensive insurance
  • Client portal

Why Atom?

Experience and personal service

Atom is a team of contractor payroll and accounting experts dedicated to helping you navigate the flexible working industry.

  • We have over 15 years’ experience owning and operating payroll and accounting services for contractors.
  • We’re a Professional Passport approved Umbrella services provider – the only insurance backed accreditation in the industry.

  • We’re supported by Qdos, a business insurance and employment status specialists with 30 years’ experience in the flexible working industry.

  • We invest in cutting-edge payroll software and tools for increased efficiency and accuracy.
  • Every client is unique. We tailor our approach accordingly, building genuine relationships and providing personalised service.

Why Atom Umbrella?

Working with Atom:
The umbrella process

Taking the hassle out of temporary work: Working on temporary assignments can be a great way to gain experience and flexibility. But dealing with paperwork, taxes, and managing employment benefits can be a headache. That’s where Atom Umbrella comes in. Here’s how we simplify your temporary work experience:

1. Get the perfect role

Your recruitment agency finds you a perfect temporary role.
They introduce you to Atom, your potential employer.

2. Get onboard with Atom

We discuss the role, how an umbrella company works and your expected pay.
You receive a clear breakdown of your take-home pay.
Once you’re happy, register with Atom and become our employee.

3. Focus on the job

Work on your assignment as usual, submitting timesheets through your agency or directly to us.

4. We handle the rest

We invoice your agency or client for your completed work.
We receive payment and manage all employment costs like National Insurance and pension contributions.
We take a small fee to cover our operational costs.
We handle all tax calculations and deductions, ensuring everything reaches HMRC and your pension provider.

5. Your benefits

Enjoy the perks of being employed, including on-time payments (often same-day!)
No need to worry about paperwork…we take care of it all.

You focus on what matters – doing your best work and getting paid on time. We handle the complexities, so you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work.