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Is your recruitment agency unknowingly liable for hundreds of thousands in unpaid tax? With Joint and Several Liability (JSL) now in effect, HMRC can chase YOUR agency for contractor payroll failures—even if you thought your umbrella company was compliant.
Most recruitment leaders assume they’re protected. They’re not. In this masterclass, compliance specialists from Mortimer Charles (Umbrella Company of the Year 2025) reveal exactly what HMRC is looking for, where agencies are exposed, and how to audit-proof your business before it’s too late.
In this masterclass, you’ll discover:
• Why 90% of contractor payslips are non-compliant—and how to spot the red flags immediately
• The 5 layers of commercial exposure beyond the fine (operational drag costs more than penalties)
• What triggers an HMRC investigation before you ever receive a letter
• How to turn compliance into a competitive sales advantage that wins you retained clients
• The exact evidence HMRC demands—and the tools that provide it (SafeRec, FCSA, VeriPay)
• Why ignorance is not a defence under JSL—and the one thing you must do in the next 14 days
• How to map your supply chain end-to-end and test whether it’s defensible
⏱️ TIME STAMP
0:00 Introduction: The New Compliance Landscape
2:30 Would Your Business Pass an HMRC Audit Tomorrow?
8:30 What Makes a Payslip Truly Compliant?
14:00 What Actually Triggers an HMRC Investigation?
21:00 The 5 Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance
27:00 How to Use Compliance as a Sales Tool
32:00 What Good Actually Looks Like (Average vs Strong Agencies)
37:00 Spotting Risky Umbrella Providers: Red Flags
42:00 The One Action You Must Take in the Next Two Weeks
🎯 READY TO SCALE YOUR RECRUITMENT BUSINESS?
If you’re serious about building a defensible, scalable recruitment agency that attracts premium clients and retains top talent, book your free 60-minute strategy session with Jump Advisory Group: https://jumpadvisory.com
We specialise in helping UK recruitment agency owners and leaders develop 3-year growth strategies, strengthen new business pipelines, and build high-performing teams.
🔗 CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://jumpadvisory.com
LinkedIn: Jump Advisory Group
To find out more about Mortimer Childe
website: www.mortimerchilde.co.uk
Downloadable Article on the following please contact Hayley Lunt at hayley@mortimerchilde.com
3.1 The Umbrella Non-Compliance Cost Model An executive brief for recruitment agencies (2).pdf
4.2 Tender-Ready Compliance Toolkit.pdf
5.1 The Contractor Compliance Readiness Framework.pdf
This training is essential for any recruitment agency owner, director, or leader managing contractor and temp supply chains. Whether you’re running a team of 2 or 30 consultants, understanding contractor payroll compliance, JSL liability, and HMRC audit readiness is now a commercial necessity—not just a back-office task. Strong compliance frameworks protect your agency, differentiate you in tenders, and position you as a trusted strategic partner to risk-aware clients.
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