Back Office Support for Recruitment Agencies
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CLIENT FEEDBACK
At Grafton, our Recruitment Consultants have found the service to be excellent. With increased margins and a simple referral program for our candidates, JMK have made the process extremely easy. I would not hesitate to recommend JMK
Louise
Business Manager
At Grafton, our Recruitment Consultants have found the service to be excellent. With increased margins and a simple referral program for our candidates, JMK have made the process extremely easy. I would not hesitate to recommend JMK
Louise
Business Manager
At Grafton, our Recruitment Consultants have found the service to be excellent. With increased margins and a simple referral program for our candidates, JMK have made the process extremely easy. I would not hesitate to recommend JMK
Louise
Business Manager
What is Back Office Support
Back Office Support refers to a company contracting (or outsourcing) its core business operations such as Accounting, Payroll Support, IT Services, Human Resources, Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance to outside professionals, to support the smooth running of their business.
Small start-ups and large companies all make the decision to benefit from outsourcing, as new and innovative services become available in today’s ever-changing, highly competitive business climate.
PAYE Outsourced
We have experts that have been dealing with all aspects of payroll for over 18 years. PAYE Outsourced is a quick and simple solution for processing pay to your employees and/or your candidates on temporary assignments.
- Lowest cost option, purely for payroll administration
- Workers Engaged/Employed by the Agency on a full (traditional) PAYE basis
- ER’s liabilities remain with the Agency (ER’s NIC, WTD, Employers pension contributions)
- Employers responsibilities remain with the agency: (Insurances, NMW, Apprentice levy, Employers pension, WTD, SSP/SMP/SPP, RTW checks, Legal/HR)
A simple payslip based charge ensures that you can feel safe in the knowledge that your Employees are paid using a fully scalable solution to support your growing needs. Without the administrative worry/burden of running an internal payroll function or the costs and complications that come from expanding an internal payroll function.
Reduce your time and overheads whilst maximising your resources and profits by outsourcing your PAYE payroll function to JMK.
Umbrella Payroll
A form of PAYE payroll and a long-established alternative to operating PAYE in house within the temporary recruitment market. With Umbrella payroll, workers are employed by JMK Group UK on a full overarching contract of employment, thus ensuring that all PAYE and employment liabilities are the sole responsibility of the Umbrella company.
- Cost effective alternative to in house or outsourced PAYE payroll.
- Workers employed by JMK Group UK on a PAYE basis
- Agency retain control and responsibility for the recruitment and control of the workers assignments and placements.
- JMK Group UK take on full responsibility for the administration of payroll and calculation / deduction / payment of all liabilities to HMRC
- Workers maintain continuity of employment
- Employers costs deducted from Umbrella income
- Qualifying workers may claim work related expenses.
- Pre-tax margin charge deducted from worker Employers responsibilities covered by JMK Group UK
- Employers responsibilities covered by JMK Group UK (Relevant worker insurances, Apprentice levy, Employers pension, WTD, SSP / SMP / SPP)
Some workers may be able to claim legitimate business costs and expenses incurred during an assignment. Under Umbrella payroll if a worker is deemed to be under no element of Supervision, Direction or Control (SDC) or if they qualify as a “Multi-site” worker, certain costs associated with the performance of work-related duties may be claimed before tax and NI deductions are calculated.
PSC Flex
Our solution, designed for contractors with their own Limited Company / Personal Services Company (PSC) who want to continue to benefit from the opportunity to work on contracts of their choice, regardless if they fall under Supervision, Direction or Control (SDC) following changes to IR35 legislation in April 2021
- Free of charge upgrade to PSC Flex
- No restrictions to the number of times contractors switch
- All new PSC contractors automatically added
- End-to-end solution with IR35 guidance and support
- Contractors retain their dedicated accountant
Upgrading to our PSC Flex solution is free of charge and provides contractors with the flexibility to continue to process payments through their Limited company when they are deemed ‘Outside IR35’ and for those contracts where they are deemed ‘Inside IR35’, we will process PAYE payroll via our Umbrella service.
With end of year accounts and self-assessments included, our PSC Flex service gives your contractors total flexibility and 100% compliance at all times.
CIS Payroll
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is an HMRC approved scheme that applies to construction-based operations and sets out the rules regarding how payments to sub-contractors must be handled for construction work. We ensure all contractors are registered with HMRC for CIS status, have been issued with a UTR (Unique Tax Reference) number and card.
This UTR number dictates the amount of CIS tax deducted from their payments. If they are not already registered for CIS status, we will urge them to contact HMRC directly via their website – https://www.hmrc.gov.uk/CIS/.
The majority of CIS contractors have CIS tax deducted at either 20% or 30%. If they are a sub-contractor in the construction industry or applying for CIS status, we can help them.
We provide a hassle-free CIS Payroll Service to handle invoicing, receive payments from their agency or company, processing of their payments and deduction of CIS tax.
Our service is designed for new and established contractors, sub-contractors and sole traders processing a UTR number and is fully complaint with the CIS scheme.
At the end of the year JMK can also assist them with any necessary tax returns and claiming back of any over payment in tax.
CIS Tax Returns
Filling out tax returns can be a daunting task, so we offer a catered service for our CIS workers which can help them fill out their self-assessment tax returns.
Accountancy Services for Agencies & Contractors
In addition to your dedicated account manager, we will support you further with a qualified bookkeeper and accountant, all assigned to you at the outset. During your time as a client with us, we will always formulate our solutions after listening to your specific needs and requirements.
In short, our Accountancy Services can provide you with a range of services:
- Dedicated qualified accountant
- Unlimited personal support by phone and email
- FREE access to Online Accounting Software
- Company Set Up
- Registered Office Address
- Monthly Payroll
- Management of all HMRC correspondence
- VAT Returns
- Management Accounts
- Completion & submission of full annual statutory accounts and CT600 corporation tax returns
- Personal Tax Return
- Tax Planning Review
How We Can Benefit You
What Our Customers Say
Only had great experiences with JMK, as a teaching assistant. All of the staff were super helpful and informative, and the system was quick and easy to use once set up. I really appreciated the hard work from everybody I got to work with. - Thank you!
I run a fashion recruitment business and recommend JMK Group for umbrella services. We have worked with many umbrella companies for our freelancers and have never worked with an umbrella company like JMK Group, which is so professional.
We currently partner with several umbrella companies on our PSL, but JMK Group UK has quickly become our go-to choice. Their speed, accuracy, and honesty set them apart — qualities we can rely on week after week.
We’ve been dealing with JMK Group since 2015. From the outset, their professionalism and attention to detail have been second to none. The team at JMK made the entire payroll process seamless and stress-free, ensuring that every payment was accurate and on time.
Since 2020, JMK has managed payroll for Fraser Edwards’ temporary workforce, delivering excellent service throughout. Payroll is always accurate and on time, and any queries are resolved quickly and professionally. We highly recommend JMK for temporary worker payroll services.
Our agency had been working with JMK for a long time now and their most impressive attribute is their dedication to customer service. We are at a place where our working candidates that use their services are given transparency, commitment and a helping hand that shows they go above and beyond. Due to this we have a great relationship and long may it continue
JMK's service is amazing. They are always professional, adaptable, and eager to help. Everyone on the crew is extremely accommodating and willing to go above and beyond. I 100% recommend this company.
JMK's service is amazing. They are always professional, adaptable, and eager to help. Everyone on the crew is extremely accommodating and willing to go above and beyond. I 100% recommend this company.
Excellent company to work with. Responsive to queries, great customer service.
JMK are definitely raising the bar when it comes to Umbrella companies. We are a recruitment agency that have used various umbrellas in the past, however JMK come up top trumps.
Couldn't fault JMK in the slightest. Always happy to help with anything and never had a worker complain about them. Couldn't recommend them anymore!!
I have had the absolute pleasure of working with JMK for the past 2 years. They have always been professional, efficient and helpful whenever I have needed assistance.
JMK are raising the bar when it comes to support and help to persons using their services. Not only is their payroll professional and timely but their customer service is exceptional, they what to help. Excellent company.
Can't fault the service at JMK, always professional, flexible and happy to assist, hence why we have worked with them for the last 6 years! Everyone in the team is so helpful, and will go above and beyond. I would have no hesitation in recommending.
Always receive a good service from Jamil Elkorchi who goes above and beyond for our contractors getting them paid short notice and ensuring all their queries are answered.
Very reliable and organised. I have been working with Karla who helped with any questions or queries and she is very attentive. Highly recommend this company.
Other Services You May Need
CIS/Self Employed
We provide a hassle-free CIS payroll service to handle payments and deduction of CIS tax.
Accountancy Services
As an accountancy company, we understand the importance of effective financial management for our clients.
Back Office Support
Back Office Support refers to a company contracting (or outsourcing) its core business operations
Contact Information
Phone Number
01895 447800
Email Address
queries@jmkgroupuk.com
sales@jmkgroupuk.com
Where you can find us:
Highbridge House,
93-96 Oxford Road,
Uxbridge,
Middlesex,
UB8 1LU
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Frequently Asked Questions
Was your question not answered? Please get in touch, we would love to answer it for you!
JMK Group UK are a payroll provider that was established in 2002, we have supported over 50,000 contractors and worked with over 900 recruitment agencies.
We are accredited with FCSA, QMS and Professional Passport. We process contractor payments through PAYE outsourced, Umbrella PAYE and CIS pay models.
We provide a hassle-free payroll service to cater for the recruitment industry, their contractors, and the UK temporary workforce across a multitude of sectors. JMK Group UK handle invoicing, statutory salary deductions, reporting requirements and payments from recruitment agencies or end clients.
Our service is designed for new and established contractors as well as experienced sub-contractors, so that they benefit from standard UK employment benefits offered to full time employed workers.
The JMK Alliance payroll service is a brand-new resource that can help bridge the gap between paying contractors and receiving a payment from your end client. The JMK Alliance can help you and your contractors with reliable and consistent payments from the very outset of your business.
JMK bridges the gap between the end hirer and the contractor, by making payroll ourselves. The invoice is raised to the end user, and even if they haven’t paid on time, we make the payments to the contractors. This gives everyone involved peace of mind and consistency.
A PAYE umbrella company is a standard UK limited company, operated by a third party acting as an ‘employer’ on behalf of its contractor employees.
A contract is signed between the umbrella company and recruitment agency (or end client) on behalf of the contractor who will be carrying out the assignment.
The umbrella provides a payroll service to its employees, processes all timesheets and invoices, and pays its employees a salary after allowing for deductions.
As an accountancy company, we understand the importance of effective financial management for our clients. Our team of experienced professionals can help clients maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. With our accountancy services, agencies and contractors can focus on their core activities, while we take care of their financial affairs. Our goal is to help clients maximise their profits, minimise their tax liabilities, and achieve their long-term objectives.
Our Partners
Cleerly
Penfold
Thrivr
Kingsbridge
Mitigo
Cleerly is a mortgage and protection specialist that helps contractors, locums, young professionals, and those with complex incomes secure the right mortgage when high-street lenders may say no. With over 20 years of expertise, they work with lenders who understand umbrella companies, limited firms, and multiple income streams, often unlocking borrowing up to five times income with deposits as low as 5%. Alongside mortgages, Cleerly also offers life, critical illness, income protection, and home insurance, all delivered with clear, jargon-free advice designed to make the process simple and stress-free.
Penfold is a prominent UK pension provider, specialising in making pensions simple and accessible for the modern workforce. Focusing on self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small business owners, Penfold offers flexible and easy-to-manage pension solutions that fit the diverse needs of those without traditional workplace pensions. The company believes that everyone should have access to a secure retirement, regardless of their working structure, and has spent years working to simplify pension planning and make it more inclusive for all types of workers in the UK.
Thrivr offers an integrated Perks & Wellbeing platform designed to support and inspire employees through a single, seamless experience. Available on web, iOS, and Android, the platform brings together features like retail and travel discounts, wellbeing services (including mental health support and virtual GP access), financial tools, and sustainability perks. All of this is accessible with one login. Personalisation is driven by data, enabling users to track savings while employers gain insights to enhance engagement. Developed entirely in-house, Thrivr allows fast updates and custom branding so it looks and feels like an organization’s own portal. With instant savings of up to 40% on cinemas, retail, and fuel, and with flexible, industry-specific modules, Thrivr helps companies attract and retain talent while delivering real value.
At JMK Group UK, we understand that whether you are just starting your first assignment or are a seasoned self-employed professional with years of expertise, you shouldn’t have to navigate the risks of contracting alone.
Working as a contractor is defined by freedom, flexibility, and independence but that independence shouldn’t mean being left exposed. That is why we partner with Kingsbridge to ensure you don’t have to shoulder business risks by yourself. Through our partnership, we provide access to a high-value, comprehensive business insurance package specifically designed for contractors. This coverage is built to meet the exact requirements of your agency contracts and act as a vital failsafe should the unexpected occur.
By combining our payroll expertise with Kingsbridge’s specialized insurance knowledge, we offer products that are perfectly tailored to the unique needs of our contractors. Simply put: we have your back. We ensure you are protected if things go wrong, leaving you with the peace of mind to focus on doing what you do best.
At JMK Group UK, we recognise that protecting sensitive data and maintaining secure operations is critical for both our business and the agencies and contractors we support. That’s why we partner with Mitigo to deliver a robust and reliable approach to cyber security.
Our cyber security framework is strengthened through Mitigo’s extensive expertise, built from backgrounds in bank security, law, HR, and professional training. This depth of experience ensures a well-rounded and practical approach to managing digital risk in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Through this partnership, we are able to implement effective security measures that help safeguard data, reduce vulnerability to cyber threats, and maintain the integrity of our systems. Combined with strong processes, ongoing awareness, and trusted partnerships, we provide a secure environment that protects our clients, contractors, and operations at every level.
Contact Us
Our team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about our services and how we can help you. Please don’t hesitate to call on 01895 447800