Umbrella Company Facts
Umbrella companies are often misunderstood. Let’s separate the facts from the fiction…
Exceed Contracting is a trusted, transparent and fully compliant payment intermediary.
We pay temporary workers, freelancers and contractors in all sectors across the UK.
Exceed Contracting is a trusted, transparent and fully compliant payment intermediary. We pay temporary workers, freelancers and contractors in all sectors across the UK.
Enjoy the flexibility of temping and all the benefits of continuous employment…
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Focus on the job at hand! We’ll do your invoicing and pay you for agency work…
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You’ll receive our full suite of services as standard, with NO hidden costs or charges.
Request a Pay Illustration to discover just how competitive we are.
You’ll receive our full suite of services as standard, with NO hidden costs or charges. Request a Pay Illustration to discover just how competitive we are.
No impersonal call centres here! You’ll have a named contact to answer any queries or concerns.
Contractors regularly rate our services as 5 star. Read our latest Customer Reviews on Google.
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You’ll get a text when your money is in your account and receive your pay advice by email.
You'll receive at least £150 each time you successfully Introduce a Friend to Exceed (T&Cs apply).
Our compliance is accredited and insured by both PayePass and Professional Passport.
Our three-step sign-up process is seamless and completely paperless.
It’s a really simple way to get paid for all your temporary assignments.
Discover our answers for contractors here,
or call us on 0800 612 8787
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Compliance at Exceed Contracting is guaranteed and insured by TWO independent auditors.
You can rest assured that your pay is in safe hands with Exceed.
Compliance at Exceed Contracting is guaranteed and insured by TWO independent auditors. You can rest assured that your pay is in safe hands with Exceed.
Since January 2024, each quarterly PayePass Verify audit scrutinises – and verifies as compliant – the full financial journey of funds through Exceed Contracting; from timesheet and invoice, through all processes and calculations, to payments to contractors and HMRC.
Exceed has been accredited by Professional Passport since July 2019. Their annual audits verify our compliance with all relevant legislation, HMRC tax rules, industry best practice and 360 feedback, and guarantees the accuracy and transparency of the information we provide to contractors.
Here’s what temps and contractors say about getting paid by Exceed Contracting:
Chris Hardisty2024-06-06Excellent support with payroll, any issues (which is almost never) are sorted very quickly by helpful, polite staff. Highly recommend Exceed Outsourcing.Clare Lloyd2024-06-04Fantastic efficient, one to one support. All queries and information explained in detail and fast response. Highly recommend. Elle SuppleAdam2024-05-30Amazing company, no hassle or stress. Lovely staff at all times to answer any queries I haveBright Agbertey Nartey2024-05-30Fantastic experience. Will recommend to anyoneOpeyemi Olorunfemi2024-05-23They are so professional and handled my onboarding very swiftly, no delayed payments and great customer support.Andrei Galateanu2024-05-21It's a very professional company, payments on time ad open for discussion at any momentGah “Gah” M2024-05-16I received my salary on time. Any queries were dealt with promptly. The staff are friendly and helpful. Supported me for more than 8 years.Joelah Flintoff2024-05-15Ryan was friendly, clear and efficient. Thank you!Ocholi Samuel2024-05-14It has been a very happy time working with the agency. From onboarding, throughout the working period till now. Calls and enquiries are attended to promptly and in a very professional manner. Thumbs up to the good works.fareen h2024-05-03Elle excels in her role and is always happy to help with any queries, she goes above and beyond to make sure my needs as a client are met and her communication is always prompt.Google rating score: 4.5 of 5, based on 45 reviews,showing our latest reviews
Curious about how we pay temps, freelancers and locums?
Discover answers in our Help Hub, or call us on 0800 612 8787.
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