Champion has launched a new division providing specialist accountancy and tax advice to freelance contractors across the UK.
The new division, ‘Champion Contractors’, will offer support to freelancers running their own limited companies, self employed sole traders and those choosing to work on an umbrella basis.
With a 30-year history of supporting contractor clients, the decision was made to set up a bespoke division at Champion due to an increasing demand for services. Over the past months, a specialised service has been developed, which will remove the various legal and administrative complexities faced by contractors and maximise the financial opportunities available to them.
MEET THE TEAM
Heading up Champion Contractors are Business Development Director JIM MCMEEKIN, supported by Operations Manager CHRIS BLOOR.
Jim hails from Falkirk in Scotland and joins Champion Contractors with six years experience under his belt in a similar role, having worked for another provider of accountancy and tax services to freelance contractors; the largest in the UK at that time. Prior to that, he spent 14 years with a Manchester-based engineering and technical recruitment company. Jim comments, “The experience I gained dealing with professional contractors, coupled with my knowledge of the UK recruitment market has given me a great understanding of what contractors and agencies are looking to achieve through their relationships with service providers”.
At Champion Contractors, Jim is responsible for identifying new sales and business development opportunities, as well as introducing the service to freelancers, agencies and end-client organisations.
Chris has seven years experience in the field, having also worked for a service provider to the contractors industry. With a degree in business management from Sheffield Hallam University, Chris kick started his career in the banking industry until a slight career change ensued, prompted by a number of friends who were working as contractors at the time.
Chris acts as a point of contact for new and existing clients, providing assistance with the day to day running of their limited companies, in addition to developing and implementing processes to provide the highest levels of service.
Clients of Champion Contractors can enjoy a personal and tailored service, supported by the expertise of the whole Champion group. What really sets the division apart however, are its business partners – specially selected to add value to all client relationships. Jim comments, “Compliance is a major headache for contractors and we really go the extra mile on this, offering guidance from Weightmans LLP, a top 100 law firm. We also have banking, insurance finance and vehicle partners on board, completing the package.”
Group Managing Partner GED COSGROVE comments, “Champion has been providing services to contractor clients for a number of years and establishing a dedicated service was therefore a logical progression. Champion Contractors will provide a consultative approach, ensuring all risks, responsibilities, benefits and liabilities are understood and we will be pro active in helping contractors to make the right decisions for their business.”
For more information on Champion Contractors, please contact JIM MCMEEKIN on 0845 3132760 or e-mail jim@championcontractors.co.uk
You can also visit the website at www.championcontractors.co.uk
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