Umbrella companies

Re: Umbrella companies

staceyvn — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:27:32 GMT

i've loc on and off since 2007 - iv always used eden (thro rig vet rec) and have had no probs whatsoever they are super helpful if you need to speak to them - they are in process of changing how u claim expenses but im sure it will be straight forward. its so much easier letting them do the work and as someone mentioned if you go thro ur rec agency u normally get a small discount - eden works out about £1000 a year which i think ud pay for an accountant - and like u im pants with money so putting my tax away annually would be a disaster! plus i dont end up with a shoebox full of receipts to deal with lol

Re: Umbrella companies

recruit4vets — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:44:39 GMT

Hi Leelee

I would just like to mention a quick point, although Recruit4vets recommend Danbro we are happy to use any umbrella service recommended by our locums, in fact only around 50% of our locums use Danbro, many use other umbrella companies and quite a few are self employed.

If you need any advice on either using an umbrella company or working self employed through an agency please drop me an email phil@recruit4health.com [quote user="Leelee484"]

I use the I4 group, so far havnt had any problems. Ask your locum agency who they would recommend-they are normally linked to each other, for example, when I use Rigs or GL my umbrella service is cheaper. Down side is, if I use a different agency, I pay normal rates (still not too bad). Recruit 4 vets recommended Danbro to me, but it seemed like to much hassle to change. It is nice and straight forward to use, plus you get your expenses and holiday pay aswell. Recently I've been tempted to go self employed and hire an accountant at the end of the year, but worked out its only marginally cheaper, and my self employed friend has had problems finding employers to take her on - quite rare though. I think it might be better to go self emplyed once you've established yourself as you can find your own work which practices like as they dont have to pay locum fees.

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Re: Umbrella companies

Anna Matthews — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:26:13 GMT

I was locuming for 8 months or so with an agency and I used I4 as my umbrella company. Personally I didnt rate them. When claiming expenses for some reason it got very complicated, I didnt think I was receiving all of what I was owed and everytime I rang to get an explanation, whoever I spoke to, never made any sense! I was doing a lot of mileage as well, so spending heaps on petrol! I totally felt like I was being diddled! They have also changed their T&C'S recently, so if you do decide to go with them have a good read through them.

I have a friend who has recently gone self employed, with own business account etc. ( she was also with them and didnt rate them one bit either- for same reasons) and she has had no probs (so far!)

Re: Umbrella companies

Leah Zykin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:05:50 GMT