Expert Accountants for Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
Recruitment businesses operate with commission-based income, tight cash flow cycles, and complex payroll needs — especially when dealing with temporary workers. Whether you run a permanent placement agency, temp staffing firm, or niche recruitment consultancy, your accounts need to reflect the realities of your revenue model. At Co-gency Chartered Accountants, we help recruitment businesses across Manchester, Salford, and Swinton stay compliant, improve cash flow, and grow sustainably.
- 30+ Years’ Industry Accounting Expertise
- Chartered Accountants
- Fixed-Fee Pricing – No Surprises
Do Recruitment Businesses Need Specialist Accountants?
Absolutely. Recruitment and staffing firms have unique accounting challenges:
- Commission Income: Tracking fees, charge rates, and timing differences between placement and payment.
- Temp Payroll & Umbrella Workers: Handling payroll volumes, holiday pay, pensions, and compliance.
- VAT & Reporting: VAT treatment on recruitment services and keeping records compliant under MTD.
Without specialist guidance, margins can be unclear and cash flow pressure can build quickly.
How Co-gency Helps Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
We provide clear financial controls and reporting to help agencies stay profitable and compliant.
Cash Flow & Margin Reporting
- Cash flow forecasting (especially for temp payroll cycles)
- Gross margin reporting by client and desk
- Scenario planning for growth and hiring
Payroll for Temps & Staff
- PAYE processing for temps and internal teams
- RTI submissions and pension auto-enrolment
- Holiday pay tracking and compliance support
VAT & HMRC Compliance
- VAT returns and Making Tax Digital compliance
- Support with HMRC queries and disputes
- Systems reviews to reduce compliance risk
Tax Planning & Business Strategy
- Corporation Tax planning
- Director remuneration strategy (salary/dividends)
- Growth planning and KPI dashboards
"Thinking About Taxes?" – Let Co-gency Handle Them
Tax deadlines and HMRC investigations don’t have to be stressful. Our proactive approach ensures:
Accurate VAT & payroll filings (avoiding penalties)
Maximised deductions (claiming every allowable expense)
Year-round support (not just at year-end)
Why Choose Co-gency Chartered Accountants?
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Recruitment-Focused – We understand commission income, temp payroll & margins
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Fixed Fees – No hourly billing surprises
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Tech-Enabled – Cloud accounting for real-time insights
What Our Customers Say
FAQs
Recruitment Accounting FAQs
Temp payroll can create a cash flow gap between paying workers and getting paid by clients.
We help agencies forecast cash flow, tighten invoicing, and explore funding options like invoice finance where appropriate.
Recruitment services are generally VATable. We manage VAT registration and returns,
advise on correct VAT treatment, and ensure Making Tax Digital compliance.
We set up reporting that tracks income, gross margin, and performance by client, consultant, or desk.
This gives visibility on what’s driving profit and where margins can improve.
Fees depend on payroll volume, VAT needs, and reporting requirements.
Book a free call for a fixed-fee quote tailored to your agency.
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