John Smith

Senior Account Manager
John.Smith@brookson.co.uk

Bio

Senior Account Manager | Umbrella Payroll Legislation Expert | An Ex Contract Recruiter who actually gets it from your side of the desk.

I help recruitment businesses stay dry in the stormy world of payroll compliance – especially when it comes to the ever-evolving umbrella sector. With years of experience navigating the intricacies of PAYE, IR35, and now the upcoming joint and several liability reforms hitting in April 2026, I’ve become a trusted advisor for agencies, end clients, and contractors alike.

Before diving deep into the world of umbrella payroll, I have been your side of the desk as a contract recruiter, which gave me a front-row seat to the challenges contractors and agencies face. That experience taught me how to spot a dodgy setup from a mile away – and how to build solutions that actually work for everyone involved. Who else better to deal with!?!

Whether it’s decoding HMRC’s latest guidance or auditing supply chains to ensure compliance, I bring clarity to complexity. I’ve worked closely with clients to prepare for ever changing legislations, helping them understand how liability for unpaid payroll taxes can now extend beyond the umbrella company to agencies and end clients. If it sounds like a legal minefield – it is. But I know the map.

If you need someone who can:
– Translate umbrella payroll jargon into plain English
– Keep your business compliant and your contractors happy
– Explain PAYE vs Umbrella vs Limited

I am your man!

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Personal Interests

Three Fun Facts About Me

  • I play the part of George Harrison in a Beatles Tribute Band.
  • I have shared the stage with Scouting For Girls, OCS and The Feeling.
  • I make the best lemon drizzle cake.

If you could eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Polish and probably end up twice the size I am

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