Honest Payroll Enters The Contracting Awards 2025 – Best Umbrella Company (500–1000 Contractors)

Built on Trust. Powered by Progress.

In just over two years, Honest Payroll has become one of the most respected names in contractor payroll—trusted by agencies, valued by contractors, and increasingly benchmarked by competitors.

Now, in 2025, we’re proud to be officially entered for Best Umbrella Company (500–1000 contractors) at the Contracting Awards 2025.

But this isn’t just about recognition. It’s a reflection of the work we’ve put in—and the standards we’ve committed to every single day since we launched.

Compliance First. Always.

At Honest Payroll, compliance isn’t just a process—it’s our foundation.

• Every payslip and payment is audited in real time by third-party partner SafeRec, giving full visibility to agencies, contractors, and clients.
• Our PAYE and VAT returns are externally audited, ensuring HMRC and Criminal Finance Act compliance.
• We’re legally underwritten by Chartergates, the UK’s leading tax and employment law firm.
• Our onboarding ensures that every contractor understands their status, rights, and obligations—clearly and confidently.

We also work directly with agencies to provide IR35 support and due diligence, protecting every link in the supply chain.

A Standard-Setting Customer Experience.

Contractors come to us for payroll—but they stay because of our service.

• Real onboarding support—from real people, not chatbots.
• Same-day resolution for queries—we solve problems fast.
• 24/7 availability—because contractors don’t work 9–5, and neither do we.
• Crystal-clear payslips—with full breakdowns of deductions, taxes, and entitlements.
• Smarter automation—our AI tools reduce human error and guarantee payroll precision, week after week.

In a sector where speed often trumps service, we pride ourselves on getting both right.

Growth. Investment. Evolution.

In the past year alone, Honest Payroll has:

• Launched a new brand and proposition across all digital and client-facing platforms
• Rolled out a new website to make onboarding, education, and compliance easier
• Expanded into Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain
• Deepened our investment in AI, automation, and regulatory technology
• Continued building our team through Lead Talent’s Leadership Apprenticeship Programme

And earlier this year, we proudly moved into our new headquarters in Lancaster, reaffirming our commitment to the city where it all started.

Why We’re Different

We don’t operate in the grey.
We don’t chase volume.
And we don’t believe you have to choose between compliance and customer service.

At Honest Payroll, we are:

• Consultative – we advise and support, not just process
• Responsive – fast, accurate, and accountable
• Values-driven – we do what’s right, not what’s easy

Our systems, our people, and our mindset are all built to deliver payroll you can trust.