Recruitment Agency Payroll Made Easy
Our Expertise
Managing payroll while starting an umbrella company doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. Avent Payroll handles everything – payslips, HMRC submissions, and EPS filings to claim the £10,500 Employment Allowance (2025/26) – so you can focus on growing your agency.
Key Benefits – Why Agencies Choose Avent Payroll
Save up to £10,500 on NICs (if eligible) with correct EPS filings.
We handle all EPS submissions to HMRC so your business claims every allowance it’s entitled to, including the Employment Allowance.
No need to hire internal payroll staff
We handle all payroll processing from start to finish, allowing you to focus on front-end work like growing your recruitment agency and managing contractors. No extra staff or training costs are required.
No costly payroll software – we manage it all for you
Avoid expensive software licenses and admin work with our fully managed payroll service that saves both time and money.
Flexible for single or multiple companies – one streamlined payroll service.
We manage payroll for multiple umbrella companies or PSC (personal service companies) under one streamlined solution, with the right systems and expertise to scale as you grow
Data privacy, GDPR, and NDA-backed security
We can sign NDAs to guarantee that no payroll data or business model information is shared. Your contractor and client data remains fully GDPR compliant.
24/7 software access for complete control
We provide logins to the payroll software, so you can monitor and manage your payroll information anytime, anywhere, with full transparency.
Faster setup and lower costs compared to building payroll in-house.
Avoid costly payroll software and staffing costs. We deliver a ready-to-go, fully managed payroll solution designed to save you time and money.
About the Employment Allowance
What is Employment Allowance?
The Employment Allowance is a UK government incentive designed to help businesses lower their employment costs by reducing their employer Class 1 National Insurance (NIC) contributions by up to £10,500 per year (2025/26).
This allowance is particularly valuable for recruitment agencies, umbrella companies, and growing businesses that employ contractors or multiple workers. By lowering the NIC bill, companies can reinvest these savings into expanding their services or hiring more staff.
Key things to know about the Employment Allowance:
- It is available to most small and medium-sized employers, including limited companies and agencies.
- It is applied automatically through your payroll as long as your business is eligible.
- The allowance does not reduce employees’ NIC – it only applies to the employer’s NIC liability.
- Employers can backdate claims for up to 4 tax years if they meet the conditions for those years.
Avent Payroll ensures you don’t miss out. We manage all the Employer Payment Summary (EPS) filings on your behalf, making sure the allowance is claimed correctly each month.
How It Works:
The allowance is applied automatically each time we submit an Employer Payment Summary (EPS) to HMRC until the full £10,500 is used.
Example:
If your agency’s monthly employer NIC bill is £3,000, the allowance covers the first 3 months completely, saving you £10,500 in total.
Why Avent Payroll Is the Right Partner
Specialist payroll for recruitment agencies & umbrella companies.
We know your industry and its challenges.
Scalable solutions:
Whether you run a single company or multiple entities, we handle all your payroll needs.
End-to-end management:
From payslips and P45s/P60s to RTI and EPS submissions, we take care of everything.
Cost-efficient:
Our service is cheaper than hiring internal payroll staff or buying complex payroll software.
Fast, reliable support:
We manage HMRC interactions and provide ongoing assistance when you need it.
What’s New for 2025/26?
Key changes in 2025/26:
- The allowance has increased to £10,500 (up from £5,000), helping businesses save more on employer NICs.
- Larger employers can now claim due to removed restrictions, meaning more agencies and umbrella companies are eligible.
- The allowance is no longer considered state aid, which simplifies the claiming process.
The Employment Allowance has been expanded and improved for the 2025/26 tax year, making it even more valuable for businesses like recruitment agencies, umbrella companies, and PSC companies.
Who Can Claim the Employment Allowance?
Check if you are eligible
Most recruitment agencies and umbrella companies can claim, except:
- Public authorities (except charities).
- Companies with only one employee who is also a director.
Multiple Companies – We Can Help You Claim Correctly
Multiple Companies – We Can Help You Claim Correctly
If your agency operates multiple umbrella companies or PSC entities, Avent Payroll will manage payroll across all your companies and ensure the Employment Allowance is claimed correctly for eligible companies. Our expertise helps you set up and process payroll the right way while remaining compliant.
Get Expert Support
Not sure if you qualify? Contact us today to review your payroll structure and explore the best way to manage payroll for your companies
Disclaimer
Eligibility for Employment Allowance is subject to HMRC rules and regulations. Avent Payroll provides payroll processing services and ensures accurate EPS submissions; however, it does not offer legal or tax advice.
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