Just finished nearly 4 years with SG and am only ending engagement due to retirement. SG have been excellent from start to finish, everything is clear and simple, administration is fast and efficie... See more
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Excellent team, least margin charges & transparent accounting with detailed payslips that tally to the penny! No hidden charges, No questionable loyalty schemes, No confusing caveats. umbre... See more
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This is the only umbrella I've used but having heard horror stories from friends with other umbrella companies, I'm not sure I'd go anywhere else. SG have been pretty much faultless for the 2 years I'... See more
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Awesome company, provide an A* service and make everything seamless. Support team are always on hand to assist and always so happy to help whether its by phone or email. I'm an IT contractor and have... See more
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SG Umbrella – Trusted Umbrella Company for Contractors in the UK Are you a contractor looking for a reliable, compliant, and efficient umbrella company? SG Umbrella is run by experienced contractor accountants and specifically designed to meet the unique needs of contractors across the UK. We are fully accredited by the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the leading compliance body in the UK, giving you complete confidence in the legality and accuracy of your pay. Our payslips are independently audited by Payslip Buddy, ensuring that your salary is correct every single time. With SG Umbrella, you can focus on your work while we handle all the complexities of payroll, tax, and compliance, making your contracting life simpler and stress-free. We provide expert advice on setting up your umbrella arrangement, helping you make the most tax-efficient decisions while ensuring you remain compliant with UK legislation. You also have the flexibility to contribute to a private pension provider of your choice, supporting your long-term financial planning. At SG Umbrella, we pride ourselves on delivering a level of service rarely seen in the umbrella market. Every umbrella employee receives a named personal contact who can assist with queries, guidance, and support. There are no minimum contract periods, giving you complete flexibility and control over your contracting journey. Whether you’re a new contractor or an experienced professional, SG Umbrella offers trusted, compliant, and personalised umbrella company services to help you get paid correctly, save on tax, and enjoy peace of mind throughout your contracting career.
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1 Cedar Office Park, BH21 7SB, Wimborne, United Kingdom
- 01962 896954
- newbusiness@sg-umbrella.co.uk
- sg-umbrella.co.uk
The service focussed contractor Umbrella
Superb support and guidance
Superb support and guidance. They're always so fast to reply and spot on with their answers. I'm dead impressed. Very happy to recommend.
February 18, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning, thanks so much for your review and 5*.
It's great to hear how happy you've been with our service, and that you're 'dead impressed!' I don't think we can top that, thanks again! We'll keep up the good work.
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good afternoon, thanks so much for the review and 5*.
It's great to hear you've found our service responsive and helpful, and that you'd recommend us. We'll keep up the good work! Thank you again.
SG Umbrella's support is always nothing…
SG Umbrella's support is always nothing short of outstanding. Thank you, team SG, for your continued efforts. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to others.
January 13, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning OF, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for the five stars.
You've made our day saying that our team's support is nothing short of outstanding! We always strive to be as helpful as possible to our employees, so it's great to hear that's been your experience of our service. We'll ensure your kind words are shared with the whole team, thank you again.
Highly Recommended
Great customer service
Quick response times
Friendly and accommodating
Clear and easy system to use
I would recommend!
January 8, 2025
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Hamzah, thanks so much for your review and 5*.
It's great to hear how happy you've been with our service, and that you'd recommend us. We'll keep up the good work! Thank you again.
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Vladimir, thanks so much for leaving us a review and for the 5*.
We're so pleased to hear you'd recommend us and that you found our service to be very responsive and professional. We'll make sure the whole team sees your kind words, thank you again.
Would certainly recommend!
To someone who is just starting there career, professional technicalities can seem daunting - SG Umbrella were very helpful in answering any such questions I had in a timely manner. I felt reassured and well informed for the entirety of my employment. Would certainly recommend!
November 22, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Zak, many thanks for your review and 5*.
Hearing how reassured and well informed you felt during your employment is fantastic, as that's exactly how we want our employees to feel during their time with us. We'll make sure your kind words are shared with the team, many thanks again.
Responsive and understanding
The company were responsive to my particular circumstances. They worked with me to ensure my onboarding and claiming ability were in place as soon as was practicable
January 8, 2025
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Alan, thank you so much for leaving us a review and for giving us 5*.
It's great to hear you've had such a good experience with our service so far, we'll make sure the whole team sees your kind words. Thank you again.
Excellent contractor umbrella company
Excellent contractor umbrella company. Payments and paperwork on time and staff are super helpful and respond immediately. Would highly recommend
January 8, 2025
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good afternoon Samantha, thanks so much for your review and 5*.
We're so pleased to hear how happy you've been with our service, and that you'd highly recommend us. Also for your kind words about the team, we'll make sure your review is shared with them. Thank you again.
Reply from SG Umbrella
Hi Jamie thanks so much for leaving us a review and the 5*.
It's great to hear how happy you've been with the team, we'll make sure they see your kind words. Thanks again!
Fantastic umbrella company to use
Fantastic umbrella company to use, prompt service, friendly team and able to resolve queries quickly. Highly recommended
January 8, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Hassan, thank you so much for leaving us a review and for the 5*.
It's really great to hear how happy you've been with our service, and that you've found our team to be so friendly. We'll make sure they see your kind words, thank you again.
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good afternoon Ashish, thanks so much for leaving us a review and 5*.
Being responsive to our employee's needs is a huge part of our service, so it's great to hear that's been your experience. We'll keep up the good work! Thanks again.
Great umbrella company with good new…
Great umbrella company with good new joiner offer, very responsive and professional
December 12, 2024
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Kenneth, thanks so much for your review and 5*. It's great to hear how happy you've been with our service so far, we'll keep up the good work! Thanks again.
Everyone I interacted with were very…
Everyone I interacted with were very knowledgeable and nice. They made me feel like a valued customer and communication was very easy too.
November 22, 2024
Reply from SG Umbrella
Morning Pedro, many thanks for your review and 5*. It's great to hear how happy you've been with our service, and that the team have been so nice. We'll make sure your kind words are passed onto the team, many thanks
These guys are great
These guys are great. I had a raft of options to go with via my employer PSR but after some quick review checks decided against most of them. Decided on going with SG because I had heard good things and I was able to speak with someone straight away. This has always been the case when I have needed clarification on anything. They are very friendly and easy to get hold of. I couldn’t recommend more.
December 2, 2024
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good afternoon Adam, many thanks for your review and 5*. It's really great to hear how happy you've been with our service, and that you've found our team very friendly and easy to get hold of. We'll make sure they see your kind words, thank you again.
I would recommend using SG
Ive used SG Umbrella for 2 different roles now, and ive found them very straight forward and easy to be with. Any support queries get answered within the hour. i Would recommend them.
November 26, 2024
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Matt, thanks so much for your review and 5*. It's great to hear how happy you are with our service, and that you've found it straightforward. Also that you'd recommend us! Always nice to hear, thank you again.
Excellent, reliable and professional service
I've been working through SG Umbrella for the last 4 years and have no hesitation in giving them a 5 star review.
All the team are professional, personable and very knowledgeable and queries are always responded to very quickly.
Payments are always a concern when working via umbrella companies but I've never had any issues with payments, which have always been accurate and always on time.
I've recently added a payroll complexity by paying pension contributions via salary sacrifice. It has all been handled seamlessly by SG Umbrella.
I have no hesitation in recommending SG Umbrella to anyone looking for a professional, reliable and trustworthy umbrella company. They are, in my opinion, the best umbrella company out there.
November 5, 2024
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good afternoon Cliff, wow what a review! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your experience and 5*.
The highest levels of service, prompt payments, giving knowledgeable friendly advice and being there whenever needed is exactly what we stand for as an Umbrella Company. Our employees come first, so it’s really great to hear that’s been your experience of our services.
Thank you also for saying we’re the best and that you’d recommend us! We’ll make sure the whole team sees your kind words.
Definitely Recommend SG Umbrella
I've used SG for an 18 month assignment, and they've been great. Much better and more personalised than trying to use one of the bigger umbrella companies. SG are very communicative and responsive to any questions or queries. They were also very efficient at setting up the contract with the client and setting me up as a contractor. I'd definitely recommend, especially if the client is not used to dealing with umbrella companies
October 28, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Tom,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for the 5*. It's great to hear you've had such a positive experience with us, and that you'd recommend us.
Our team may be small, but we're responsive, fast moving and extremely knowledgeable, and it sounds like you've had that experience with us. We take the time to get to know our employees, and enjoy building that relationship with you.
Thank you again for your kind words, and we’ll be sure to share them with the whole team.
Highly Reccomend
I have been with SG for about 2 years and I can not recommend their service highly enough. I have found them to be very professional and helpful all the way but with a human touch aswell so if you are looking for an umbrella company then SG is definitely the place to go.
September 13, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Steven, thanks so much for your review and 5*. It's so great to hear how happy you are with our service, and that you can't recommend it highly enough. we're also really proud of how the team provides a human touch to our clients, as it's important that our clients feel listened to and comfortable. We'll make sure the whole team sees your kind words, thank you again.
Highly Recommend
I’ve been with SG Umbrella for 2 years and cannot fault their service. The onboarding process was straightforward and painless, and payments have always been consistent and on time, without any issues.
All my interactions with the team have been handled professionally and efficiently, making them extremely easy to work with.
Overall, highly recommend!
September 5, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Will, many thanks for your review and 5*. It's so great to hear how happy you've been with our service, and that you found our onboarding process straightforward and painless. We'll make sure the team sees your kind words, thank you again.
Excellent and cost-effective umbrella agency
I discovered SG Umbrella on a recommendation from a friend, and have been delighted with them over the last six months. They took all the hassle out of setting up, are super quick to respond to questions, and very helpful when dealing with client payment issues. They also take a smaller margin than other umbrellas. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
August 31, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from SG Umbrella
Good morning Mark, thanks so much for your review and 5*. We're so pleased you're happy with our service, and that you've found us helpful so far. We'll be sure to share your comments with the whole team, thank you again.
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