Sapphire has achieved SafeRec Umbrella Certification, reinforcing its position as a trusted and fully compliant payroll provider for contractors and recruitment agencies.
The SafeRec accreditation sets a new benchmark for transparency and compliance in the umbrella industry, meaning Sapphire’s partners are protected against financial and legal risks. By providing real-time auditing, audit-at-source verification, and cross-referencing with HMRC’s Real-Time Information (RTI), the certification helps to eliminate compliance concerns.
Unlike traditional compliance audits that rely on periodic checks, SafeRec’s innovative system integrates directly with payroll software to verify every transaction as it is processed. This ensures tax obligations are met, contractors are paid correctly, and recruitment agencies maintain full visibility into their payroll supply chain.
Mark Connor, managing director at Sapphire, commented: “Our number one priority is making sure contractors get paid the right amount, on time, every time, and in full compliance with UK tax law. Achieving SafeRec’s Umbrella Certification is a significant step in demonstrating that commitment.
“With upcoming legislative changes set to tighten compliance requirements across the UK’s recruitment sector, it has never been more important for agencies to work with fully audited and ethical umbrella providers. We’re proud to be leading the way in ensuring a safe supply chain.”
Sebastien Sauca, CEO of SafeRec, added: “Sapphire’s commitment to compliance and transparency by becoming SafeRec Certified is exactly what the industry needs at a time of increasing regulatory scrutiny. SafeRec Certification is more than just a badge – it’s a rigorous, two-step process combining legal due diligence with real-time auditing technology. Only the most compliant companies can maintain certification, and Sapphire has clearly demonstrated its dedication to meeting these high standards.”
By working with a SafeRec Certified umbrella company, recruitment agencies benefit from ongoing compliance verification, detailed audit reports, proof of a tax liability-free supply chain, and protection under the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
