Umbrella payroll, self-assessment & contractor support

An easy first step into UK contracting

For over a decade we have taken the repetitive, admin-heavy work off contractors' desks โ€” so your time goes into your profession, not into paperwork.

Who we are

For over 10 years we have gained invaluable insight into the needs and work practices of UK contractors. We are no strangers to the dread of paperwork and admin that comes with contracting โ€” and we have built our business around removing it.

With TJL Contractors we deal with the repetitive, admin-heavy tasks for you, so you can spend your time focusing on your profession. Not only that: we provide expert advice at any stage of your contracting career, to help you keep more of the money you earn.

Through our experience working with over 1,000 UK agencies, we provide fast and reliable payment to all our contractors. Get paid on time, every time.

Contact us today โ€” we are happy to provide advice through our team of expert advisers.

Over 10 years

Supporting UK contractors through every stage of their career, from first contract onwards.

1,000+ agency relationships

We already know how agencies operate and how payments get held up โ€” and how to stop that becoming your problem.

Free consultation

Our expert advice team is always available to talk through your options. No charge, no obligation.

What we handle

Administrative roles taken care of

Giving you more time to concentrate on building your business.

01

Management

Invoicing, payment allocation and credit control. We raise the invoice, we allocate what comes in, and we chase what does not.

02

Deductions

All company VAT, Corporation Tax and Companies House returns โ€” handled for contractors working through their own limited company.

03

Payroll

Payroll operation and salary payments, run properly through PAYE with a clear payslip every time.

How we work

Straight answers, not ticket numbers

Contracting raises questions that a generic support queue cannot answer well โ€” switching umbrella mid-contract, holiday pay, expenses, IR35, what happens between assignments.

You get an adviser who knows your assignment and will talk it through with you. If a decision has a tax consequence, we will tell you plainly rather than leaving you to find out later.

  • A named team who understand your contract
  • Advice at any stage of your contracting career
  • Clear information about fees before you commit
  • No pressure โ€” a consultation costs nothing
Talk it through

Not sure which route suits you?

Umbrella, limited company or self-assessment all suit different situations. We will explain the trade-offs honestly and let you decide.

Let's take the admin off your desk

Tell us about your contract and we will tell you what your options look like โ€” including what you would actually take home.