Considering Self-Employment?
Take the first steps towards ultimate freedom and flexibility
with the support of our experts.
Join 25,000+ successful contractors already enjoying the freedom and flexibility of self-employment
while we take care of pay, tax, and compliance.
FOR AGENCIES
Let us manage your employment and payroll processing responsibilities with a fully accredited and professional service, helping to reduce cost, risk and administration.
FOR CONTRACTORS
Professional, accredited and fixed monthly fee limited company online accountancy service – perfect for contractors, freelancers and small businesses.
FOR UMBRELLA WORKERS
Clear, professional and straight forward employment across multiple sectors, providing full employment rights and support, and ensuring you are paid on time, every time.
Your experienced team
JSA has been operating specialist services for recruitment agencies, freelancers, contractors, and the wider self-employed market for over 30 years.
We support over 25,000 individual contractors and freelancers, who have chosen to work with us because of our great customer service, accreditation and attention to detail.
As an accredited member of the FCSA since 2011, we put compliance and customer service standards first, ensuring our service to you is unparalleled in the market.
IR35 – WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
IR35 COMPLETE™
Our assessment tool, IR35 Complete™, is a simple way to determine the status of current or upcoming contracting assignments and receive a Status Determination Statement (SDS). Designed with simplicity in mind, our instant assessment delivers reliable, clear, and insurable results for each individual assignment, providing regular updates and re-assessments where necessary. With our transparent online service, all relevant parties can have peace of mind that they will receive a reliable status determination and are always acting compliantly.
AGENCIES
Stay compliant with IR35 reforms by individually assessing your contractors. Speak to us about working compliantly through PSCs or switching to our hassle-free Umbrella or Outsourced Employment (PEO) services.
CONTRACTORS
Find out the status of each of your contracts and we’ll help you choose how to continue. If you need to, we’ll assist you in transferring to JSA Umbrella or advise you on the benefits of switching between Umbrella and PSC with IR35 Switch.
Why you should choose JSA Services
Market Expertise
We’ve been providing professional and expert accountancy and umbrella employment solutions for over 30 years.
Compliance Credentials
We ensure our services are fully compliant within the industry, so you don’t need to worry.
Service Focussed
Accredited Service
Accredited with FCSA and IPSE to ensure our standards are second-to-none.
JSA Rewards
When you join JSA Umbrella, you’ll have instant access to thousands of high-street discounts at all your favourite retailers and restaurants.
- Great deals on everything from your weekly shop to upgrading your laptop or buying a brand-new sofa – see how much you can save with JSA’s high-street partners.
- Take care of your mental and physical health, with a range of on-demand online classes, covering everything from home-tutoring to kickboxing and managing anxiety.
- And, to support you and your family even when you’re not at work, we offer a range of leisure and travel discounts so you can enjoy your nights in and your holidays abroad.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR EXPLAINER VIDEOS
Advice for new contractors
If you are new to contracting or considering making the move into the freelancer/contract world then this video will help you with useful advice from Chris James, Director of Accounting Services at JSA and former Chairman of the The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA)
Contracting made simple
Chris James, Head of Accounting at JSA and former Chairman at the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) guides you through how JSA Group make contracting simple and successful.
We’ve connected with a range of trusted partners
Fantastic offers from our hand-picked partners
As a client of JSA, we can connect you to a list of our handpicked, most trusted business partners to allow you to benefit from our long standing relationships and offer you some of the best services in the UK, heaviliy discounted or free of charge.
NEWS, ANALYSIS AND EXPERT OPINIONS
Limited Company vs Sole Trader: Which Is Right For You?
When going self-employed, it can be difficult to decide between a limited company and sole trader structure. Here we explain the difference.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When New to Contracting
It can be difficult to manage your time and accounts when you’re new to contracting. Here, we give our advice on 5 contracting mistakes & how to avoid them.
Limited Company: Key Accountancy Dates
When managing your Limited Company, there are many accountancy dates to be aware of. Your contractor accountant at JSA is here to help.
Finding Your First Contract
IPSE provides some top tips for finding your first contract and ongoing work.
HMRC IR35 Compliance Updates for Recruitment Businesses & Hiring Organisations
HMRC has recently announced new developments in their IR35 checking process that may impact your recruitment business.
Getting a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
CMME explains how they can help self-employed find the most competitive mortgage rates despite their complex income.
NOT SURE WHICH SERVICE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Contact our team for expert help and support
Our specialist contractor accountants are experienced and happy to provide you advice and support on choosing the correct package for you.
