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FCSA Accreditation

We’ve done the compliance checks for you

We understand that developing a compliant PSL is no small challenge. Distinguishing between organisations that pay lip-service to compliance and those that are fully committed is complex, costly and time-consuming. Getting it wrong can have serious implications on your business.

That’s why we have done the checks for you.

Every FCSA Accredited Member has already undergone the most stringent testing in the industry, at no cost to your agency.

Recognised as the industry’s compliance gold standard for umbrella employers, contractor accountants and CIS payroll providers; recruitment agencies can reduce risk by committing to a PSL comprising exclusively of fully compliant and transparent FCSA Accredited Members.

FCSA Codes of Compliance

The FCSA operates a best practice Codes of Compliance designed to ensure that its Accredited Members provide services, advice and employment to the highest level of professional and ethical standards in the UK.

The FCSA Codes of Compliance provides complete peace of mind to recruiters when selecting umbrella employers, contractor accountants and CIS payroll providers for their preferred supplier list for the following reasons:

The FCSA Codes of Compliance has been developed by Ernst & Young, in consultation with HMRC, and is available to the public on the FCSA website.
All FCSA Accredited Members are tested annually against the FCSA Codes of Compliance by independent, carefully selected assessors.
The assessors are top-tier regulated accountants and solicitors bound by their own professional standards and code of conduct and are independent of the FCSA.
The assessors are experts in the sector and are carefully selected by the FCSA.
The FCSA Codes of Compliance is continually updated to reflect current legislation.
Non-compliance by FCSA Accredited Members results in the suspension or termination of FCSA Accredited Membership.

Why choose FCSA Accredited Members?

Low risk, trusted, independently vetted supply chain partners.
Demonstrably the highest compliance standards within the industry.
Complete transparency with HMRC.
Proven track record in the provision of high-quality services and support to workers.
Access to the top industry experts and advisors.
The only compliance standard recognised and endorsed by all of the UK’s leading recruitment bodies, including REC, APSCo and TEAM.

“We are happy to recommend to all REC members who use or are looking to use a third party supplier of contractor accountancy or umbrella services, to use FCSA Accredited Members to minimise their risk” – REC