At Focused, we believe transparency, compliance and trust aren’t just “a nice to have”, they’re non-negotiable. That’s why we’ve taken the step to become a SafeRec certified umbrella company.
What does SafeRec offer?
SafeRec isn’t just another umbrella company accreditation badge. It’s a continuous compliance framework that provides real-time payslip and RTI auditing whilst also verifying that the correct taxes are paid to HMRC. SafeRec gives full end-to-end clarity, week in, week out. No assumptions. No guesswork. No blind spots.
What does this accreditation mean for agencies?
As an agency, your reputation and compliance obligations are only as strong as the partners you choose to work with. That’s why our SafeRec accreditation gives you:
Real-time auditing: each payslip we issue is audited the moment the contractor receives it.
Monthly RTI checks: SafeRec cross-references our HMRC tax account every month to ensure declared liabilities match amounts paid.
Proof of compliance: we provide agencies with monthly reports showing that every contractor’s tax contributions have been paid correctly to HMRC.
Whole-company coverage: SafeRec audits every service we provide where we collect and remit tax (umbrella and CIS), so there are no hidden risks.
Supply chain assurance: your agency can pass independent evidence of compliance onward to your clients and end-clients, confidently.
Why does compliance matter now more than ever?
With HMRC placing an even stronger emphasis on umbrella company compliance, relying on outdated or partial checks simply doesn’t cut it anymore. Agencies and contractors alike need real, verifiable evidence, not just assurances. That’s exactly what our SafeRec accreditation gives you.
If you’d like to talk more about how our umbrella company has your agency covered simply reach out to the team at client.support@focusedgroup.co.uk or get in touch with your Account Manager.
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