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If you’re a sub-contractor working within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), you can get your annual tax refund back faster with Umbrella.co.uk. The average CIS rebate is around £2,000, but you can claim back even more with our tax experts.
Whatever you’ve got planned this summer - whether it’s a much-needed holiday, home or garden improvements or a real treat for your friends or family - make sure you’ve got the cash when you need it.
A major change to the way that VAT is paid on building and construction invoices has been delayed again, this time until 1 March 2021.
At the end of May, HMRC said that the domestic reverse charge rules for the construction industry would commence on 1 October 2020. However, a week later, the tax authority confirmed that this would be pushed back by five months, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector.
Are you wondering why there are rainbows popping up in windows around your local area too?
With social distancing and restrictions due to coronavirus, children are connecting with each other by creating colourful rainbows and displaying them in their windows for passers-by to see and to spread hope and cheer.
It is thought this rainbow display trend began in Italy, but has quickly caught on in other countries.
We are delighted to announce that Stephen Holt, Payroll Assistant, has won December Umbrella.co.uk Employee of the Month.
“Stephen always goes the extra mile to help agencies and our internal teams, ensuring contractors get paid correctly and on time. A crucial team player who’s enthusiasm and positive attitude shines through every day.
Congratulations Stephen for your double December win…Employee of the Month and got engaged! Well done and keep up the good work.” Jon Biddle, Director.
Congratulations to Suzi Kinsella on winning May Umbrella.co.uk Employee of the Month.
"Well done to Suzi who is a much valued member of the Customer Services team both by her colleagues and our customers. Suzi sets a perfect example of excellent customer service for the rest of the team.
Everyone in the business knows they can leave anything in her very capable hands. Keep up the good work." Adam Connell, Customer Services Manager.
All the team at Umbrella.co.uk would like to wish you a happy festive season and a prosperous new year.
This year has been turbulent and challenging for all and we are excited to welcome in the New Year and are hopeful that normality is within reach.
Umbrella.co.uk staff are still working hard to support our contractors and agency partners from home. We would like to thank you all for your patience and look forward to being safely back together in the office. If any of our agency partners would like some virtual team training or are just missing our faces, our business development team is available to support our agency partners. If you are a contractor with a query, be assured that our full customer service team is active. So, get in touch, they’re waiting to help you!
Congratulations to Allison Gallagher, Finance & HR Manager, on winning July Umbrella.co.uk Employee of the Month.
Allison has been invaluable and hard working member of the team for 9 years.
“Well done to a very deserving winner!" Simon Pearson, Finance Director.
“Alison Waterhouse joined umbrella.co.uk in February this year as a Key Account Manager. She has shown that she is very self-motivated and has quickly developed a fantastic ability to develop business.
In September we saw the end of the quarter and I am pleased to say she excelled by smashing her target.
Well done on a great quarter and winning September Employee of the Month!” Dexter Dyer, Sales Director.
