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The Contracting Awards recognise the top contractor suppliers in the UK, praising recipients on their contribution to the fields of accountancy, tax and umbrella services to name but a few. Our success with these awards not only to shows you the high level of service and compliance clients have come to expect from us over the years but also our dedication to strive to keep improving every year to meet the evolving nature of our industry.
Recognising excellence in providing accounting services to the contracting community. Including outstanding customer service, expert advice and excellent value for money.
Recognising the best umbrella company supporting the contractor market. It showcases providers who have excellent customer service, a strong commitment to compliance and provide added value.
Highlighting the importance of fast, effective screening for the contracting industry.
Rewarding the companies that are creating products that make a difference to the contracting industry in the form of innovative solutions that fulfil a need in the contractor market.
The Contracting Awards 2025
PayStream won the Best Contractor Accountancy (over 3,000 clients) for the fifth time. Alongside this, our Candidate Screening service won Best Contractor Screening & Verification Provider for the second consecutive year.
The Contracting Awards 2024
PayStream won Best Contractor Accountancy (over 2,500 clients) for the fourth time. We were also named Best Contractor Screening & Verification Provider for our Candidate Screening service.
The Contracting Awards 2023
PayStream were voted Best Umbrella Company (over 1,500 clients) for the third consecutive year and Best Contractor Accountancy (over 2,500 clients) for the third time overall. The judges highlighted our dedication to customer service and positive customer reviews.
The Contracting Awards 2022
PayStream were named Best Umbrella Company (over 1,500 clients). This accolade was given to us after a panel of judges deemed we had ‘excelled’ in our ‘dedication to customer service and ensuring contractors are paid on time.’ This isn’t the first time our focus on delivering exceptional customer service has been recognised and it certainly won’t be the last.
The Contracting Awards 2020
We did what no other provider had done before and scooped a trio of awards. They included; Best Contractor Innovation for our IR35 Comply review service. According to the judges, IR35 Comply was an outstanding innovation in a crowded market that fulfilled a strong need. Alongside this we also won Best Umbrella Company (over 1,500 clients) for which the judges highlighted our excellent level of customer service reflected by real testimonials from clients. Finally, PayStream were named Best Contractor Accountancy (over 2,500 clients), being praised for our wide range of resources including our IR35 Comply portal.
The Contracting Awards 2019
At the inaugural Contracting Awards, PayStream were named Best Contractor Accountancy (over 2,500 clients). The judges remarked on our very high level of compliance and professionalism.
Andrew Cleal, CEO
At PayStream we always advise any end client, agency or contractor to check the company’s accreditations before engaging with their accountancy or payroll services.
That's because in our industry, a strong focus on compliance is essential, both for us and our contractors' peace of mind. That's why we're advised by industry leaders Eversheds and BDO on all aspects of our business models.
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