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6,364
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 621 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff for providing helpful guidance, clear explanations, and making the entire onboarding journey exceptionally smooth and easy. Consumer support is consistently described as highly efficient and responsive, with knowledgeable team members delivering quick answers to various administrative and pension queries promptly. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional communication delays, noting that it often required extra effort to reach out and successfully resolve specific issues. A few people also mentioned facing ongoing challenges when trying to obtain prompt updates regarding their important documentation or payment timelines.

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Staff

Consumers find staff to be exceptionally helpful, professional, and knowledgeable when handling queries.... See more

Customer service

Customers report positive experiences with customer service, highlighting helpful, polite, and knowledgeable... See more

Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service, highlighting efficient setups and helpful... See more

Response time

Clients share positive opinions on response time, consistently noting that staff are quick to address queries... See more

User experience

Reviewers express high satisfaction with the overall user experience, describing the onboarding process as... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used the webchat function a few times in the last couple of weeks, often getting through to someone called Jen A. Every single time, the chat has taken less than 3-4 mins as they just always know the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I terminated my contract with Parasol in September 2025 after moving to an internal PAYE role. The service Parasol provided over the years was outstanding. My pay was always correct and always on time... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Jen, Kitty, Kim and those in Employee Support/Payroll. They were absolutely lovely every time I rang, always patient, reassuring and really clear about what wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today I spoke to Hollie. I made a complaint regarding expense claims. After a lengthy conversation I understood where a mistake had been made. Parasol then went the extra mile (which they didn’t... See more

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just joined Parasol and it is my…

I have just joined Parasol and it is my first experience with an Umbrella company, Andy Q was super helpful, clear and concise. Great service so far.

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're delighted to hear that your first experience with an umbrella company has been so positive! It's great to know that Andy was super helpful, clear, and concise. We appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faye is really helpful

Faye is really helpful on the phone and sorted out the issue very quickly. Thank you.

June 29, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're so glad Faye could assist you efficiently. We appreciate your kind words and positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional staff and overall experience

Kitti was exceptional - she supported me with expertise and genuine care during my first few contracts. I was also very grateful for the information provided by Nicola pre-onboarding. Her knowledge and assurance made me feel confident in parasol and I look forward to working with them in the future

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so happy to hear about your positive experience with Kitti! It's wonderful to know that you felt supported with expertise and genuine care. We appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well organised and structured with…

Well organised and structured with plenty of help material on the portal and transparency in their process. However, I had a very specific query today so used the chat option, which was quick, easy, and my question was very quickly and thoroughly answered by JacobJ. A good experience 👌

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so glad to hear you found our resources helpful and our process transparent. It's wonderful that Jacob could support you on chat and provide a quick, thorough answer to your specific query. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and ever so friendly

Very helpful and ever so friendly. It was dealt with quickly and efficiently!

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're delighted you found our service helpful and friendly. We appreciate your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parasol as an umbrella company

I've recently joined Parasol, and I must say they've made the entire onboarding process seamless. I was set up very quickly, and given all the relevant information. The team is very responsive. No question is too small, and they're always willing to help. Georgia from the pensions department has been very supportive, helping me navigate on how to set up my pension with Parasol. I will highly recommend Parsasol to anyone looking for an umbrella company.

May 25, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so pleased to hear that your onboarding experience was seamless and that our team was responsive and helpful. It's wonderful to know Georgia could assist you with your pension setup too. Thank you for your high recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Customer service

Hollie was amazing, she answered any queries I had promptly and, most importantly, correctly.

Fab service as always

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're glad to hear Hollie was able to assist you and provided prompt and correct answers to your queries. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parasol have been a great help in…

Parasol have been a great help in beginning my contractor role, onboarding was straightforward and staff are friendly, especially Melissa, whose assistance throughout the process has been great. Whenever I’ve had a question either via phone or email she has responded very quickly, with clear concise explanations and great customer service that helped cleared up any grey areas. Thank you to her and the Parasol team.

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're so pleased to hear about your positive onboarding experience and the helpful assistance you received from Melissa. It's wonderful to know our team provided clear explanations. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straight forward and easy to setup.

Straight forward and easy to setup.
Everything explained clearly and friendly service.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so pleased you found the setup straightforward and easy. We appreciate your kind words about our friendly service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using Parasol

First time using Parasol. Called up to get help with pensions and Jacob helped me with what my options are. Received all the information and forms I need to help me progress with my options.

June 18, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're so glad to hear you had a positive first experience with Parasol and that the information Jacob provided was helpful. We appreciate your kind words, thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and professional results

I had what I thought was a complex set of questions, but Abi C dealt with them incredibly quickly. I was reassured by her manner and tone - very friendly and professional.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're so happy to hear Abi provided such quick, friendly, and professional assistance. Thank you for your kind words and feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful

June 21, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased that you have found the support that you have received helpful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service and Staff

Great assistance with onboarding process.

June 22, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're glad our onboarding was helpful and we appreciate the feedback, thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really responsive employee support team…

Really responsive employee support team and payments have been smooth to date.

Thanks to Laura for this afternoons support.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear about your positive experience with our support team in general and with Laura in your most recent encounter. We are also pleased to hear that you have found the payment process to be a smooth one. We appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive experience with Parasol Support

I had a very positive experience with Parasol's support. My query related Pensions was handled promptly, professionally, and with clear communication throughout.

A special thanks to Georgia Ratchford for being helpful, and responsive, and ensured I understood the information provided.
Thanks a lot for the support.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're so pleased to hear about your positive experience with Georgia. We appreciate you highlighting the prompt, professional, and clear communication you received. It's wonderful to know your query was handled effectively. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

Georgia Ratchford provided excellent support – she was quick to reply, very clear in her explanation, and went the extra mile by including the contribution calendar and FAQ sheet. Her kind and reassuring manner put my mind at ease. Thank you, Georgia, for such a positive experience.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with Georgia and that she was able to help you feel at ease. We appreciate your kind words about our support and clear communication. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've recently joined Parasol and have…

I've recently joined Parasol and have been really impressed with the support I've received from the pensions team.
Lorraine Tench was extremely helpful throughout the process of setting up employer pension contributions to my existing PensionBee pension. She answered all of my questions clearly, explained the options available, provided several illustrations to help with decision-making, and responded quickly to emails.
When I accidentally submitted a form with the wrong contribution amount, Lorraine amended everything promptly and made the process completely straightforward.
Excellent customer service, clear communication, and a genuinely helpful approach throughout. Many thanks to Lorraine for all her assistance.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with Lorraine from our pensions team. It is wonderful to know that our support made a difference in setting up your pension contributions. We truly appreciate you sharing your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very helpful experience with Parasol

I had a very helpful experience with Parasol Payroll. Prabhjot Kaur was clear, professional and responsive, and helped me understand what I needed to do without making the process feel complicated. I really appreciated the support and the friendly communication. Thank you.

June 18, 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're so glad to hear you had such a helpful experience with Prabhjot. Your positive feedback about the support you received is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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