PCR has a lot of experience in managing contract assignments as it has always specialised in this area
Contracting through a Limited Company
Contracting through PCR
Invoicing and Timesheets
Claiming Expenses
Agency Regulations and Opting-Out
Keeping in Touch
Contracting through PCR
Whilst we try to make contracting through PCR as simple as possible there are some steps we need to follow and documents that need to be supplied to get you started.
Agreement for the Supply of Services + Schedule
A standard Agreement for the Supply of Services with a Schedule that is specific to the actual contract will be sent to you by post or emailed in PDF format. This needs to be checked, signed and returned to us. If the contract is extended you will receive only a Schedule to the Agreement which you should handle in the same way.Certificate of Incorporation and VAT Registration Certificate
We must have seen a copy of your Certificate of Incorporation and, if you are registered, a copy of your VAT Registration before we can set up your Payment Account. You can either send photocopies in the post to us with your Agreement, fax them to us on 0845 880 4301 or scan and email them to us at accounts@pcrweb.co.ukStarter Form
Click here for a Starter Form that can be completed and submitted online or you can use the hard copy of the form which is sent out with your Agreement.Proof of Academic/Professional Qualifications
We may ask to see copies of these certificates.Two references
PCR agrees with its clients that it will, whenever possible, have taken up two references on all contractors prior to them starting an assignment. So, if it is your first time working through PCR, we will ask for names and contact details of referees.
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Invoicing and Timesheets
PCR is one of the very few agencies that pays Contractor Invoices on the day they are received (except Fridays) so you can have the money in your bank two working days after we have received your invoice supported by an authorised timesheet. However, we do request that you submit invoices at least once within every calendar month to help our clients manage their cash flows and budgets.
New Limited Company contractors can click here for a sample invoice and Click here for a template Timesheet.
Fax: You can download the timesheet, complete it and have it signed by an authorised signatory (usually a line manager) and fax it back to PCR on 0845 880 4301 with your invoice.
Online: You can complete and submit your timesheets and invoices online but if you choose this method we will also require an email from an authorised signatory confirming the hours or days shown on your timesheet are correct. Click here for a sample Confirmation of Services email which should be sent to accounts@pcrweb.co.uk
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Claiming Expenses
Your Agreement will contain information on whether expenses incurred during the assignment will be reimbursed. To claim your expenses you should complete an EXPENSES CLAIM FORM (below) that is authorised by your line manager and submit this for payment with your next invoice. You must also attach receipts or photocopies of receipts to your Claim Form which can faxed to 0845 880 4301 for ease.
Click to download the Expenses Claim Form (Microsoft Excel file - 22kb)
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Agency Regulations and Opting-Out
The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003 came into force in 2004. All temporary and contract staff are included within the scope of the Regulations although the main aim of the legislation was clearly directed towards protecting the lower paid worker rather than the professional limited liability company contractor.
Since then the DTI has agreed that the Limited Company contractor could choose to 'Opt-Out' of the regulations so this becomes a choice you need to make.
As an agency, it is a contravention of the Regulations for us, or any other agency, to require you to opt-out and we always suggest that you take impartial advise from your Accountant or Financial Advisor.
For further information and FAQs on opting out click here.
If you have decided that you do want to opt-out of the Regulations, then click here to download the Opt-Out Agreement. This should be signed in your capacity as the Director of your Limited Company (Supplier) and also in your capacity as the Consultant (Worker) who will be providing services. This Agreement should then be returned to PCR.
The Regulations can be seen at www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2003/20033319.htm
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Keeping In Touch
We have a dedicated Contractors Manager, Serah Gautrey, whose job it is to ensure that contracting through PCR is a positive and stress free experience. Serah will be in contact with you from the moment you accept your first assignment and will help you in any way she can throughout the time you work with us. At the end of an assignment Serah will liaise with our consultants to help you find your next role if that is what you want.