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I have used you once before as my umbrella accountants and so far to sign back up with you again has been faultless so I see no reason why things won't be as good as they were a few years ago. Erin P... Toon meer
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I was recently forced to change umbrella companies for various reasons. I was quite happy with my previous company but it seems they were not complying with something or other. Anyway, I don’t like... Toon meer
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Advance are easy to talk to - no long queues on the phone and the person you get through to is always able to help. A refreshing change to deal with and really friendly with nothing being too much... Toon meer
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Over ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
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ADVANCE provides FCSA accredited Umbrella, Limited Company, Self-Employment / CIS, and PEO (Professional Employment Organisation) solutions to the UK’s contractors and recruiters. Known for its compliant and ethical approach, ADVANCE provides world-class service and works in partnership with recruitment businesses and their candidates, adding value throughout the contracting supply chain.
ADVANCE is based just outside of Chester but operates throughout the UK, supporting contractors and recruiters in a wide range of industry sectors including engineering, construction, IT, technology, medical, healthcare, education, technical, manufacturing and life sciences.
We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to support contractors and recruiters, offering flexible margins, bespoke solutions and unique processes designed to meet specific requirements. We have supported thousands of independent professionals, enabling them to enjoy the benefits of contracting whilst complying with HMRC rules.
ADVANCE continuously invests in its infrastructure and people to ensure every part of the contracting journey for both candidate & recruiter is efficient, simple, and reliable.
Whether you’re a contractor looking for support or a recruitment professional who wants the very best for your candidates, ADVANCE has the solution.
ADVANCE is based just outside of Chester but operates throughout the UK, supporting contractors and recruiters in a wide range of industry sectors including engineering, construction, IT, technology, medical, healthcare, education, technical, manufacturing and life sciences.
We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to support contractors and recruiters, offering flexible margins, bespoke solutions and unique processes designed to meet specific requirements. We have supported thousands of independent professionals, enabling them to enjoy the benefits of contracting whilst complying with HMRC rules.
ADVANCE continuously invests in its infrastructure and people to ensure every part of the contracting journey for both candidate & recruiter is efficient, simple, and reliable.
Whether you’re a contractor looking for support or a recruitment professional who wants the very best for your candidates, ADVANCE has the solution.
Trust the experts. Trust ADVANCE.
Contactgegevens
VISTA, St David's Park, Ewloe, CH5 3DT, Ewloe, Verenigd Koninkrijk
- 01244 564 564
- contractorsupport@advance.online
- advance.online
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Fast speedy service
Fast speedy service, answered all my questions , very polite and helpful
3 oktober 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! We value world-class service here at ADVANCE, so it's encouraging to know this is being delivered. I believe it was Cameron on our on-boarding team who completed your registration, who always goes above and beyond to help our Contractors get set up.
We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Good Afternoon Pavel,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! It was my colleague Cameron from our on-boarding team who completed your setup. Cameron always goes above and beyond to ensure our processes are thoroughly explained. I have forwarded your review to Cameron and he is very grateful for the feedback.
We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Simple process
Nothing was a hassle and very quick to set up , was explained very well also
30 september 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello Liam,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! We prioritise world-class service here at ADVANCE so it's encouraging to know this is being delivered.
I believe it was my colleague Cameron who completed your most recent registration, who always goes above and beyond to help in whatever way possible. I have forwarded your review to Cameron and he is grateful for the feedback. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Hidden costs
I have been with them to long but have used the agency they work with for years and as it is they agency are using advance for payroll only now . If I had yye choice I wouldn't use Advance simply because they have their weekly fee up at £22.95 per week this is because they added on a few pounds for insurance that you can opt out of but they don't tell you that and I consider that to be indecent the choice should be give to opt in at the start of each contract but instead each contract the put my fee up and I have to ask to get it down it's dishonest and im really don't like it if by chance they put the fee up in the future I will stop 7sing daniel owen agency nearly £100 each month to get a made is disgusting enough without the dishonesty
30 september 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello Michael,
We are saddened to have received your review.
Having checked your account I can see that you have remained on the original lower weekly margin. If you would like to discuss your account a member of the team is always happy to provide further explanation of what the margin covers.
We are always reviewing our margins to ensure we remain competitive in the market, and although we may not be the very cheapest, our service is 2nd to none. We always answer the phone within 3 rings, and you'll always speak to a person directly - providing world-class service in every interaction.
If you ever have any questions going forward, regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks,
The ADVANCE Team.
If you don't have a share code, don't bother
If you don't have a share code to prove right to work, don't bother using this company. Apparently settlement visas aren't valid for right to work. Even though you've been previously employed and have held the visa for 18 years
29 september 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We take compliance very seriously here at ADVANCE and obtaining the correct right-to-work documents is a huge part of this. All right-to-work checks we perform are conducted in line with Home Office guidelines.
Upon checking your file with our Compliance team, I can see a member of the team advised that as your settlement visa was in an expired document, it cannot be used as proof of right to work in the UK. The team member also subsequently contacted the Home Office directly for clarification on whether the document you provided is an acceptable proof of right to work in the UK and they confirmed it could not be used.
I can see the team have relayed this conversation to you and advised on what we require, as per Home Office guidance
Thanks,
The ADVANCE Team.
Shanghaied into using this firm
Shanghaied into using this firm, no surprise government end clients are still using pirates in the 21st century and like pirates I didn't need to accept terms and conditions of contract of employment sent by email before they told my employer I was on board. I refused to accept the terms when they harassed me by phone but they ignored that. I objected to a clause that stated the employer can change any clause in the T&C's, they replied saying they would not change key terms without agreement as that would be illegal, so why write that in the first place. I asked for my pension contributions to start straight away which they set up then asked me to do a trust pilot review. They have to set up the pension, it's one of the few things they have to do for their rip off charges. It may be this company is better than other umbrella companies, I don't know first time I've been shanghaied, but in general their pirates set up or allowed by pirates in government, make the employee pay all the employers costs that'll keep the taxman happy and it does. Disgusting politicians, disgusting company. Doubtless I'll face some lashes down the line for writing an honest review.
29 september 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hi Simon,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with us has not met your expectations.
We appreciate that contract wording can sometimes feel unclear, and we are always happy to provide further explanation when needed.
We are glad that your pension enrolment was set up immediately, as requested.
We welcome all feedback - whether via Trustpilot or directly - as it helps us continue to improve. If there’s anything further we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
The leaders know how to talk to people
The leaders know how to talk to people, they always smile and very serious in their work , they have all the cleaning materials and that makes the cleaning Work very easier
12 september 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Good afternoon Ariel,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! We know how important our Contractor's time is, so we aim to answer all calls within 3 rings and resolve any queries at the first point of contact.
I believe it was my colleague Cameron who you last spoke with, who always does her best to help in whatever way possible. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
I can’t recommend Advance enough for…
I can’t recommend Advance enough for the contractor support they have provided to me. Never a single issue with payroll in over 3+ years and they have really shined when it has come to supporting me with a mortgage application. They have bent over backwards to provide various supporting documents on a number of occasions, always happy to assist, always someone available to talk to on the phone, and they have supported with quick turnarounds, always same day. The level of help and support they given me is truly above and beyond. I would strongly recommend Advance to any professional contractors.
10 september 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Good Morning Scott,
Thank you for your review! We're very happy to know the service being provided to you over the last 3 years has been deserving of 5 stars! It's encouraging to know this is being noticed and the service is world-class!
I believe it was my colleague Amelia who has helped to support you with the information required for your recent mortgage application. I have forwarded your review to Amelia and she is very grateful for the feedback. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Good afternoon Nasha,
Thank you for your review! We take pride in providing good communication to all of our contractors and we are delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! It was my colleague Cameron is part of our on-boarding team who completed your registration, who always goes above and beyond to explain our processes, ensuring our Contractors are well-informed.
We're confident this excellent level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE team.
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Good afternoon Menelik,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! It was my colleague Dave who supports our on-boarding team who completed your registration, who always goes above and beyond to explain our processes, all whilst maintaining the highest levels of service, he really is a credit to the company!
We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE team.
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Hello Hans,
Thank you for your 5 star review! I believe it was my colleague Rachel in the Contractor Support Team who helped with your latest inquiry.
We value world-class service here at ADVANCE, from making the registration process as simple as possible - to answering calls within 3 rings and ensuring payments are made correctly and on time every single week. I have forwarded your review to Rachel and she is grateful for the feedback. We’re confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Excellent nothing else to say
28 augustus 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello Jorge,
Thank you for your 5 star review! We pride ourselves on our world-class service, so it's great to know this is being delivered. We pride ourselves on our world-class service, so it's great to know this is being delivered. I believe it was my colleague Cameron in the Contractor onboarding team who completed your registration.
I have forwarded your review to Cameron and he is grateful for the feedback. We're confident this excellent level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Very helpfull and explained everything…
Very helpfull and explained everything very well and clear .made whole process very easy excellent .
29 augustus 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello Nigel,
Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to know the service provided was deserving of 5 stars. I believe it was my colleague Cameron who completed your registration. Cameron always goes above and beyond to explain all of the onboarding processes to our Contractors. We value world-class service here at ADVANCE, so it's encouraging to know this is being delivered.
I have forwarded your review to Cameron who is very gratefull for the feedback. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Good morning Curtis,
Thank you for your review! We're very happy to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! We value world-class service here at ADVANCE, so it's encouraging to know this is being delivered at every level.
I believe it was Cameron on our on-boarding team who completed your setup, who always goes above and beyond to ensure our processes are thoroughly explained. I have forwarded your review to Cameron and he is very grateful for the feedback. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello Morris,
Thank you for your review. We pride ourselves on our world-class service here at ADVANCE, so it's encouraging to know this is being delivered. I have forwarded your review to Cameron in the onboarding team who are very grateful for the feedback!
We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Great chatting over the phone
Great chatting over the phone, got informed what I needed. Thanks
20 augustus 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Good morning Grzegorz,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! I believe it was Melissa in our support team who you last spoke with, who always takes the time to ensure our Contractors have the information they need, maintaining the highest levels of service we strive for.
I have forwarded your review to Melissa and she is very grateful for the feedback. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
You do not listen and you keep asking…
You do not listen and you keep asking for information that I have sent you and you have confirmed that you have it
You need to sort out your system as it can be very annoying
19 augustus 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Good morning Kevin,
Thank you for your review! We value all feedback here at ADVANCE, and we also appreciate that it can be annoying when being asked for documents that may have already been provided, to us or your agency.
I have informed the Compliance team of your review, and they are looking into this for you. You may receive a call from the team to check things over, but rest assured we will ensure everything is sorted in time for your payments.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello Malcolm,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars! I can see you have dealt with a number of our Contractor Support team, most recently Melissa, who always goes above and beyond to help our Contractors.
I have forwarded your review to Melissa and she is very grateful for the feedback. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Used ADVANCE more than once
I've used ADVANCE Contracting Solutions more than once. Callum Hayes set me up quickly and efficiently, with minimum fuss to myself. Really helpful. Everything I needed to supply to them was driven with clear emails and lists and he recommended a business bank based on other contractors' experience and set up FreeAgent quickly and took me on a walk-through over a Teams call. Dylan Harrop provided excellent tax-savings advice over a Teams call and broke down the options in a really clear way, helping me to make a good informed choice. A really good service.
14 augustus 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello Quentin,
Thank you for your review! We pride ourselves on our world-class service here at ADVANCE, so it's encouraging to know this is being delivered. I have forwarded your review to Callum in the onboarding team and Dylan in the accounts team, who are both very grateful for the feedback!
From On-boarding to Accounts, we value world-class service at every step. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
Very professional everything went…
Very professional everything went smoothly from start to finish .
7 augustus 2025
Antwoord van ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Hello Paul,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to know the service being provided to you has been deserving of 5 stars. Cameron always goes above and beyond to ensure our solutions and processes are well understood, all whilst maintaining the highest levels of world-class service.
I have forwarded your review to Cameron who completed your registration, and he is very grateful for the feedback. We're confident this level of service will continue, and if you ever have any questions regarding payments or your account in general, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team.
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