ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS Reviews 1,081

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, politeness, and professional attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. The service provided is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many people appreciating the efficiency and ease of their overall experience. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times and the smooth user experience, often noting that their questions are answered thoroughly and promptly. However, some customers also noted issues with communication, mentioning instances where they were asked for information already provided or experienced difficulties with the company's system. A few other people felt that the company's fee structure was unclear and that they were not given direct answers regarding costs.

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

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User experience

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a lovely phone call with a person called Jess Day, she was very polite and and bubbly, made all complicated sounding questions simple to understand (English isn’t my strong point). We had a good l... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have used Advance for our accounting needs in our IT services business since 2019 and they have consistently done a top quality job. Alex and Dylan are awesome, and we look forward to working w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have to recommend this company given the service I’ve received to date. In particular, the support from Jodie Beeston in payroll is second to none, as she always goes over and above my expectations... See more

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Company details

  1. Payroll Service
  2. Accountant
  3. Accounting Firm
  4. Tax Advisor
  5. Tax Preparation

About 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.

Trust the experts. Trust ADVANCE.


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4.8

Excellent

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy to register

Prior to registering, i requested an illustration for my day rate which came through quickly, showed a clear outline off all the workings and was easy to understand.

I registered over the phone, it was also very quick and easy.

Would recommend.

April 13, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello,

Thank you for your review! I am pleased to hear your onboarding process was completed in a quick and satisfactory way. Cameron in the onboarding team completed your registration.

I have forwarded your review to Cameron who completed your setup 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Mr O'Halloran,

Thank you for your review! I am please to hear you have experienced 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.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good

Very good thanks

April 2, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Marcin,

Thank you for your review! We're happy to know your experience with ADVANCE has been positive. We understand how hard it can be to be able to speak to a person. We always answer the phone within 3 rings, and you'll always speak to a person directly - providing world-class service in every interaction.

I have forwarded your review to Rachel in the contractor onboarding team who help you with your latest query. 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very informative with an easy process…

Very informative with an easy process to complete.

April 2, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Robert,

Thank you for your review! We're happy to know your experience with ADVANCE has been positive. We understand how hard it can be to be able to speak to a person. We always answer the phone within 3 rings, and you'll always speak to a person directly - providing world-class service in every interaction.

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

professional and very helpful

professional and very helpful

April 2, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Trevor,

Thank you for your 5 star review! I am please to hear you have experienced 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.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication.

Great communication.

April 2, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Bakir,

Thank you for your 5 star review. I believe it was Cameron from our onboarding team who completed your registration, who always makes the setup process as streamlined and easy as possible for our Contractors.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good

Good customer service here

March 19, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Bakir,

Thank you for your 5 star review and mentioning the good customer service you have received. Cameron from the onboarding team completed your latest onboarding process. Cameron always goes above and beyond for his workers.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I felt like a human not just a number

I felt like a human not just a number. Thanks

March 16, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello James,

Thank you for your review! We're happy to know your experience with ADVANCE has been positive. We understand how hard it can be to be able to speak to a person. We always answer the phone within 3 rings, and you'll always speak to a person directly - providing world-class service in every interaction.

I have forwarded your review to Rachel in the contractor onboarding team who help you with your latest query. 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and professional

Spoke to Kam who answered all my questions in a professional manner and took time to explain all the queries I had

March 5, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello,

Thank you for your 5 star review! I am pleased to hear Cameron in the contractor onboarding team was able to assist you in the onboarding process.

We value world-class service here at ADVANCE and we are 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customers services

Excellent customers services

March 5, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello,

Thank you for your review! At ADVANCE we pride ourselves on excellent customer services. 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 believe it was Jess who completed your onboarding process. 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with Advance…

I had a great experience with Advance Contracting Solutions. The onboarding process was smooth and well explained. Erin was especially helpful throughout the process, answering my questions promptly and making everything clear and straightforward.

Really appreciate the support and professionalism. Highly recommended.

March 4, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Vittal,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I have shared your review with Erin in the contract onboarding team and she is very grateful for the feedback.

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.

Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, Smooth, and Highly Professional Service

I have had a great experience with your company and found it to be the best umbrella service I have worked with. The onboarding and private pension contribution processes were very smooth, especially compared to my experiences with other companies.
I hope to use your services again in the future. Highly recommended.

March 5, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Ashish,

Thank you for taking the times to write your 5 star review! I believe it was Amelia who helped you with your most recent query. Amelia always goes above and beyond to help our contractors. I have forwarded your review to Amelia and she is grateful for your review.

If you ever require our umbrella services in the future please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and effective communication

Efficient and effective communication. Payroll is on the ball. Never had a problem getting any payments including holiday payments

March 4, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Martin,

Thank you for your review! I am please to hear you have experienced 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 believe it was Cameron in the contract onboarding team to help you with your latest onboarding.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Qualyty

March 3, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello,

Thank you for your 5 star 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, 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.

Cameron from the onboarding team completed your latest onboarding process. Cameron always goes above and beyond for his workers.

Thanks again,
The ADVANCE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and comfortable

Very friendly and comfortable

February 26, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Eraj,

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, 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 believe it was Cameron from our onboarding team who completed your registration, who always makes the setup process as streamlined and easy as possible for our Contractors. 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star

Easy to talk to and pleasant

February 23, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello

Thank you for your review! Cameron in the onboarding team completed your recent registration. I am pleased you found the set up process easy.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bad experience with another company until now

After having a few bad experiences with other companies,
Cameron was very knowledgeable and had all the answers to the questions I had.
Also filled me with confidence and reassurance that my issue would be solved

February 23, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Chris,

Thank you for your 5 star review for our Contractor Onboarding Team member Cameron! I am pleased to hear that Cameron was able to assist you after a bad experience.

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. 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and clear set up no hassle

Easy and clear set up no hassle

February 20, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Roy,

Thank you for your review! I can see you were onboarding by Erin in our contractor onboarding team. We consider ourselves experts in our industry, whilst maintaining the highest levels of service, so it's encouraging to know this is being delivered.

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great payroll company

February 18, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Daniel,

Thank you for your 5 star review! Cameron from the contractor onboarding team completed your onboarding process. I have forwarded your review onto him and he is very grateful for the feedback!

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. 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was sorted out very quickly…

Everything was sorted out very quickly and satisfactory. Thank you…

February 19, 2026
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Reply from ADVANCE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS

Hello Alan,

Thank you for your review! I am pleased to hear your onboarding process was completed in a quick and satisfactory way. Cameron in the onboarding team completed your registration.

I have forwarded your review to Cameron who completed your setup 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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