Guides
Guides for recruitment agency owners
Plain English on the numbers that move your margin and your cash. Written for agency owners, not for accountants.
Compliance
Umbrella company liability: what changed in April 2026
Why an umbrella company's unpaid PAYE and National Insurance can now be recovered from your agency, who is liable, and what to check.
Read the guide NumbersHow to read your recruitment agency's P&L
Turnover against net fee income, gross margin, consultant cost, and the lines in your accounts that mislead.
Read the guide CashWeekly pay, monthly terms: the cash gap explained
Why profitable agencies run short of cash, how to size the gap, and six levers that close it.
Read the guide CashCan you cover contractor payroll?
Why a profitable contract book can still leave Friday's pay run short, and what to check before hiring another consultant.
Read the guideFifteen minutes, and you will know what this costs
Tell us your turnover and whether you run a contract book. We will tell you which tier fits, the fixed monthly fee, and what switching would involve.