New to Contracting

Becoming a contractor can be daunting.  At JSA, we aim to make your transition into contracting as easy and straightforward as possible.  Let us show you how much freedom and flexibility becoming a contractor can bring to your life.

Having your own contracts and taking on the challenges of becoming a freelancer can be a time consuming job.  That’s why we deal with it for you, to give you more free time to get on with your life.

Whatever your reasons for becoming a contractor, with 21 years of experience and more than 50,000 customers over that time we are best placed to help you on your journey.  Rest assured, you’ll be in safe hands with JSA.

So what is a contractor?

A contractor is someone who works under a fixed-term contract with a third party.  This could be direct with a client, such as a company offering the work, or via a recruitment agency. The money you earn from working on the contract can be paid to you, the contractor, either as:

  • An employee of your own limited company,  
  • a sole trader, or
  • an employee of an umbrella company, such as JSA.

This is where we can assist you in deciding which of the available services is the best for you. We can also help to reassess your situation from time to time, as you may find your requirements change.

What are the benefits of becoming a contractor?

As a contractor, you do lose some of the benefits earned by your PAYE counterparts, but this is a small price to pay when considering the significant benefits of being a contractor. You will:

  • Enjoy a higher hourly / daily rate than the PAYE equivalent
  • Gain tax relief on the costs incurred to complete your current role
  • Have more flexibility to work in different sectors with multiple clients
  • Have greater control over where and when you work
  • Gain more experience and a wider business knowledge and understanding
  • Be able to attend training courses, and benefit from tax relief on completed courses
  • Join a community of fellow contractors who enjoy the lifestyle contracting can provide 

Choosing the contractor accounting service that is best for you

Whether you’re interested in the benefits of our Limited Company Services or Umbrella Company Services, JSA can help guide you through all the services we offer.  You can join quickly and easily online.

Find out more about our Limited Company Services and Umbrella Company Services by calling us free on: 0800 25 26 40.  You can also request a call back at a convenient time for you.