We believe our new packages are now some of the best within the marketplace. Whilst many competitors offer insurances as an added extra, professional indemnity and public liability insurances are included in our Plus and Pro packages.

Our three enhanced packages are Lite, Plus and Pro. There are just too many benefits to list here but you can view them by clicking here.

Competitively priced, our packages start from just £23 per week plus VAT.

Why ICS?

ICS is led by three guiding principles: trust, care and compliance. We make sure we get the basics right – from ensuring you are paid the correct amount at the right time, to being available when you need any advice.

Our goal is to help you make the right decision by providing you with clear and honest advice about your options. We will never pressure you into making a decision, because we believe that presenting you with all the facts up front is much more likely to lead to a longer term relationship.

If you would like to speak in more detail about our three enhanced packages, please telephone Judith Solomon or Richard Anson on 0800 195 3750.

It’s simple and free to switch to ICS. Join us today and get £150 cashback.*

*Issued to you on receipt of your third monthly payment to ICS. Sign-up before 28 Feb 2012 to benefit from this special offer. This offer is only available to contractors switching from other contractor accountancy providers.

Independent Contractor Services (ICS) are celebrating ten years of working within the contractor marketplace. Established in 2002, we have been providing accountancy and payroll services to thousands of contractors working across hundreds of different industries.

It’s simple to switch to ICS and this is why.

• We liaise with your current provider on your behalf for a seamless transition
• Keep your existing company and bank account if you join our Limited Co Service
• Switch at any point in the financial year and we’ll bring you up to date at no cost **

Switch to ICS. Get £150 Cashback*. Smart Move.

These are just some of the benefits from switching to ICS.

• Personal Account Manager
• Freephone UK helpline for any urgent requirements
• Access to experts on IR35, AWR, MSC, tax, contracts and compliance
• SMS alerts so you know when you’ve been paid
• Online portal to access your information 24/7
• Same day processing so you don’t have to wait for your money
• Unlimited phone and email support
• Expert accountancy and tax advice when you need it
• Access to specialist contractor financial products with ICS Money
• Raising and chasing of invoices on your behalf
• Free contractor guides to keep you informed
• Award-winning back office support
• 10 years experience supporting 1000s of contractors

If you would like more information about switching to ICS, you can telephone us on 0800 195 3750 or email info@ics.me.uk. We look forward to working with you!

*Issued to you on receipt of your third monthly payment to ICS. Sign-up before 28 Feb 2012 to benefit from this special offer. This offer is only available to contractors switching from other contractor accountancy providers.
**We will bring your accounts up to date from the previous year end subject to this being less than 12 months.

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Independent Contractor Services (ICS) would like to wish all their clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We have had a fantastic 2011 and hope to continue this into 2012. 

Our opening hours over the festive period are:

Friday 23rd December – 8:45am – 2pm

Monday 26th December – CLOSED

Tuesday 27th December – CLOSED

Wednesday 28th December – 8:45am – 5pm

Thursday 29th December – 8:45am – 5pm

Friday 30th December – 8:45am – 3pm

Monday 2nd January 2012 – CLOSED

Tuesday 3rd January – 8:45am – 5pm

We look forward to continuing our relationship with you into 2012!

As the client base has grown so has ICS’ investment in frontline sales and back office support staff and systems. In addition to recruiting an additional Business Development Manager, Judith Solomon, in Lancaster, a Senior Business Development Manager has been appointed to cover London & the South East. ICS’ award winning back office and payroll team has also expanded to ensure service standards are constantly improved to underpin the growth in clients.

John Lyon, Managing Director of ICS, commented saying; “I am delighted that our growth plans are on track and demand for our services is high. The Contracting sector is strong at present and provides much needed expertise and flexibility for companies to tap into. Our strategy of delivering a reasonably priced, comprehensive and personal service is helping us attract new clients and we have been working hard to increase our profile within the sector.”

“We are encouraged that more and more recruitment agencies are seeing us as a professional and credible provider who support their brand. Service has always been top of our agenda and our investment in staff and systems will remain a priority as we grow our business.”

Guided by the working principles of trust, care and compliance, ICS are now one of the leading contractor accountants and administration companies and have helped thousands of contractors working in a range of industry sectors. Get in contact today for a tailored proposal based on your individual circumstances as a contractor.

The Regulations, which will be introduced on 1st October 2011, aim to ensure that temporary workers are treated fairly, and ultimately have the same pay and conditions as permanent employees.

You may have read that John Lyon, Managing Director of ICS, commented in the latest edition of Recruiter magazine that we have a free AWR Guide for Recruiters. We’re pleased to say it is now available to download on our AWR Agency page.

At ICS we work closely on a daily basis with workers, hirers and agencies. This gives us a unique insight into the likely impact of AWR. We expect to work even more closely with agencies and hirers in the future given the greater flow of information required between the parties to mitigate risk for those involved. We see this as a positive change, as the flexibility of our business model is attractive to a wider range of agencies.

ICS offers a range of solutions that will be AWR compliant from the day the regulations are introduced. If you are interested in finding out how our AWR compliant solutions could benefit you, feel free to contact us or phone 0800 195 3750 and speak with one of our agency specialists.

ICS work with a team of experts in employment and tax law to ensure our services are fully compliant with existing IR35 legislation and the latest government regulations, such as the AWR. You can contact us now for a tailored proposal based on your individual circumstances as a contractor.

ICS specialise in providing accountancy and administrative services to professional contractors. We work with thousands of contractors operating in a range of industry sectors and pride ourselves on offering a professional and personal service.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager and a Business Development Manager to join our growing Sales Team.

We aim to recruit people with the right skills and attitude to provide the high quality services that we offer. In return we provide an excellent working environment, personal development opportunities, competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.

For more information about ICS and the jobs we’re advertising, take a look at our Careers page or contact Andrew Ferguson.

Independent Contractor Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

We are one of the leading contractor accountants and administration companies you can contact us now for a tailored proposal based on your individual circumstances as a contractor.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager and a Business Development Manager to join our growing Sales Team.

We aim to recruit people with the right skills and attitude to provide the high quality services that we offer. In return we provide an excellent working environment, personal development opportunities, competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.

For more information about ICS and the jobs we’re advertising, take a look at our Careers page or contact Andrew Ferguson.

Independent Contractor Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

We are one of the leading contractor accountants and administration companies you can contact us now for a tailored proposal based on your individual circumstances as a contractor.

We wanted to welcome in the New Year with a crisp new look, as well as updating our services. There are a number of improved sections, including an updated Contractor Tax Calculator, a much enhanced and detailed Recruiter Services section, and we have also provided more of an insight to who we are and what we do.

Our MD John Lyon spoke about the re-brand.

“Providing clear and useful information to contractors is important to us. We want to ensure contractors have the information they need to make an informed decision about the services available to them. I’m delighted with the design and content of our new website, because I believe it will help us to achieve these goals, and underpins our principles of trust, care and compliance. We welcome any comments about the new design, as feedback is important to us.”

One of the new features we have implemented is the Contractor Answers section on our blog. Here we’ll be addressing a range of contractor issues and answering all your questions. We’ve featured a number of client testimonials and also provided a snapshot of the brands that they work with.

We hope that this new image will help to push our position as one of the leading contractor accountants and administration companies. You can keep up to date with news via our blog, through Twitter and on LinkedIn.

ICS are one of the leading contractor accountants and administration companies and have helped thousands of contractors working in a range of industry sectors. You can contact us now for a tailored proposal based on your individual circumstances as a contractor.

This shows the increasing flexibility of the UK workforce, according to Matt Cantwell, Head of Demon. He suggested that contractors and freelancer workers may work on projects on Christmas day and over the festive period.

He said, “As a nation we’re no longer restricted by set working hours and are often the most productive when working whenever and wherever suits us best.”

Their study also found that around 80% of all office workers expect to do some sort of work over the festive period.

ICS again wish all our contractors and followers a very Merry Christmas – whether they choose to work or not!

We have had a fantastic year and look forward to another great year for all contractors. We have big plans to move forward in the new year starting with a fantastic new re-brand, so make sure you check our improved website in January!

A quick announcement of our opening hours over the Christmas period.

Friday 24th: 8.45am – 1.00pm

Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th: Closed

Wednesday 29th to Friday 31st: 8.45am – 5.00pm

Monday 3rd: Closed

And once again, have a great Christmas and New Year from all of us here at ICS!