1. You introduce your contractor
Refer a contractor who already operates through a limited company or wants to understand the support available.
Limited Company Accounting for Recruitment Agencies
Specialist support for your limited company contractors
When you place contractors who operate through their own limited company, Sapphire gives them access to specialist accounting and tax support built around the way contractors work.
From everyday accounting and compliance to IR35 and proactive tax advice, our team works directly with your contractors, taking care of the financial admin behind their business and giving them expert support when they need it.
Contractor accounting built around the way they work
Company accounts and compliance
We help contractors stay on top of their statutory accounts, Companies House requirements and Corporation Tax obligations.
Bookkeeping, VAT and payroll
Ongoing support with the financial administration involved in running a limited company, including bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, invoicing and timesheets.
Tax planning and advice
Practical advice to help contractors understand their tax position and make informed decisions about their finances.
IR35 support
Specialist IR35 contract reviews and guidance to help contractors understand an important part of operating through their own limited company.
Dividends and personal tax
Support with dividend planning, Self Assessment and other personal tax requirements associated with running a limited company.
Ongoing specialist support
Contractors have direct access to our team when they have questions, need advice or their circumstances change.
Give your contractors more choice
Where a contractor operates through their own limited company, having the right specialist support behind them can make managing their business considerably more straightforward.
For your agency, Sapphire gives you somewhere trusted to refer those contractors, alongside the Umbrella PAYE and CIS support you may already know us for.
Support more of your contractor population
Give limited company contractors access to specialist support rather than leaving them to find an accountant themselves.
Keep specialist questions with the specialists
Our team deals directly with contractors on their accounting and tax requirements, so your consultants don’t need to become the source of financial guidance.
Add value beyond the placement
Connecting contractors with relevant specialist support gives your agency another opportunity to strengthen the relationship you’ve built with them.
2. We speak to them directly
Our team gets to know their needs, explains how we can help and answers their initial questions.
3. We take care of the accounting
We provide the accounting, tax and administrative support agreed with the contractor.
4. We support them throughout the year
As contracts, tax requirements or circumstances change, they have a specialist team they can turn to.
Support that stays with the contractor
A contractor’s relationship with their accountant extends beyond an individual placement. Sapphire provides ongoing support with the company behind their contracting career, from routine accounting and tax requirements to questions that arise as their circumstances change.
For your agency, that means the introduction can continue to add value long after the initial placement.
10,000+contractor payments processed each week
98%of emails answered the same day
We've shared more than £1m with our contractors
Sapphire has been employee-owned since 2021. As part of that model, qualifying longstanding umbrella contractors can share directly in our success through our contractor bonus programme.
More than £1m has already been shared with contractors since 2024.
It’s another reason for contractors to choose Sapphire, and another reason for agencies to feel confident recommending us.
£1m+
paid directly to contractors since 2024
12+Years supporting recruitment businesses
500+Agencies across the UK
£700m+Annual turnover
10,000+Contractor payments processed each week
100,000+Contractors supported
102+Countries supported
£1m+Paid in contractor bonuses since 2024
20%Year-on-year contractor growth
Top 5UK Umbrella/CIS market share
Sapphire is a trusted, compliance-first partner. Alex is always on hand, respectful of our preferred ways of working and quick to resolve queries and payment issues. As umbrella legislation changes, their audit-ready approach and clear, timely communication give us and our contractors real confidence.
Sophie Anderson, Associate Director, Venn Group
I have worked with Sapphire for a number of years and have consistently found their service and attention to detail in account management to be exceptional. Marcus, in particular, stands out — he resolves any issues quickly and, no matter how busy he is, always takes the time to personally speak with customers and clients. That level of dedication goes a long way. I would highly recommend Sapphire.
Jim Fleming, Director, Buildforce Solutions
I’ve worked with Sapphire for years and brought the relationship over to my own agency. They register temps quickly, keep us updated throughout and make sure they’re paid reliably each week. Any issues are resolved swiftly, allowing me to focus on placing temps with complete confidence. Jake’s guidance was also invaluable when launching my business, and the whole team consistently goes the extra mile. I see Sapphire as an extension of my accounts department and couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Luke Lysandrou, Director, LLC Recruitment
We’ve worked with Sapphire for over a year and have found them an excellent company to deal with. The Quartz system is easy to use, but what really stands out is their proactive customer support and willingness to listen, adapt and accommodate the specific requirements of our business. Ray, Shauna and the wider team are responsive, practical and genuinely great people to work with. I’d have no hesitation in recommending them.
Steve Gearing, Managing Director, Gearing Recruitment Solutions
Limited Company insights
Insights that answer the questions contractors have about running a limited company, from IR35 and tax, to expenses and dividends.
Q&A with Paul Bygraves, Sales Director: What the umbrella legislation means for healthcare recruitment
Financial stability: a critical element of compliance
Navigating what’s next: what today’s compliance panel means for agencies and MSPs
How to switch umbrella providers without risking payday
Five questions to ask before switching umbrella
Why Umbrella Payroll Doesn’t Work Everywhere
Key Indicators of Transparency
The PSL checklist: governing umbrella partners under JSL
One partner for your contractor workforce
Limited Company accounting is one way you can add value for your contractors. Sapphire brings together different contractor services with the wider infrastructure behind your recruitment business, giving you access to the right support as your workforce and agency grow.
Global Workforce
EOR, AOR and international workforce solutions to help you place talent compliantly across new markets.
Operational Technology
Technology connecting timesheets, Pay & Bill, invoicing and contractor workflows to reduce back-office administration.
Accounting & Intelligence
Recruitment-specialist accounting, real-time financial intelligence and benchmarking to support better commercial decisions.
Trusted by agencies
Trusted by 500+ recruitment agencies, with eight years of FCSA accreditation and an Excellent Trustpilot rating from 5,000+ reviews.
Accreditations
Frequently asked questions
Can we refer limited company contractors to Sapphire?
Yes. You can introduce contractors who already operate through their own limited company, as well as those who want to find out more about the support available.
What accounting support can Sapphire provide?
Our Limited Company service covers the core financial administration involved in running a company, alongside specialist support in areas such as tax planning, IR35, VAT, payroll, dividends and personal tax. The exact support provided can be tailored to the contractor’s requirements.
Why use a specialist contractor accountant?
Contracting comes with financial and administrative considerations that differ from many other businesses. Working with a specialist means contractors have access to people familiar with areas such as IR35, expenses, dividends, payroll and VAT in the context of contracting.
Does Sapphire provide IR35 support?
Yes. Sapphire’s Limited Company services can include IR35 contract reviews and specialist support.
Can Sapphire support contractors who already have a limited company?
Yes. Contractors don’t need to be setting up a new company to work with Sapphire. We support people already running their own limited company as well as those considering going limited.
