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"I have had a great experience working with Chris and the team at AGP payroll. Their team is constantly reliable, accurate and incredibly we have questions or require support. Payroll is one of the critical functions for a business and they handle this with professionalism and precision. What really stands out is how smooth and easy they entire process is for us from onboarding to managing. I highly recommend to any business looking for a trustworthy dependable payroll partner."

I've engaged with Chris and the AGPayroll team since they formed, on both a large-scale basis with over 500 workers in a scaled-out agency, and more recently when starting out on my own and requiring support to employ temporary staff. I can honestly say their service is second to none based on my 20+ years in recruitment and having used multiple payroll providers. From the very early days we moved to an exclusive agreement due to their down-to-earth nature, extensive knowledge of all payroll-related matters, exceptional response times and unrivalled customer care. I would highly recommend them to any other prospective agencies seeking similar services."

"AGPayroll are one of Castlefield Recruitment's preferred umbrella payroll suppliers and play a key role in our interim contractor relationships. Castlefield have found AGPayroll to be a trusted partner in the umbrella market, with a wealth of industry experience in their team. This knowledge has been invaluable as we have navigated the April 2026 legislation changes — through both face-to-face update meetings and webinar discussions. Their speed of response to contractors and aftercare are the key elements of the AGPayroll service that we regularly receive positive feedback on."

"Chris and his team have been absolute superstars in helping me turn business around so quickly. The team's communication is next level — prompt responses and quick resolutions. Hopeful for a long relationship with AGPayroll."

"Switching to AGPayroll has been one of the best decisions we've made as a business. From the very first conversation, it was clear that compliance isn't just a box-ticking exercise for them — it's woven into everything they do. With HMRC rules constantly shifting and the penalties for getting things wrong becoming steeper every year, we needed a partner we could genuinely trust to keep us on the right side of the legislation. AGPayroll's team is meticulous, proactive about flagging changes that affect us, and clear in explaining what each change actually means for our payroll. That peace of mind alone has been worth the move. What's surprised us most, though, is the customer service — quick, considered responses from people who actually know our account. For a business like ours, that combination of rigorous compliance and genuinely human support is exactly what we were looking for."

The service, expertise and advise from the whole team at AG Payroll has been excellent. We’ve worked with them on 2 businesses (Hector Francis Ltd and CRP Group Global Ltd), both of which have been fully collaborative and a genuine partnership between all parties. The support to workers is also of the highest level, always explaining any queries or flagging any potential issues well in advance of them becoming actual issues. We will look forward to working with AG over the coming years as we expand and grow our businesses, knowing we’ll be in very safe hands.”

“We worked with other payroll companies where the candidates never knew what they were being paid until they got their wage slips the week after being paid. This caused more work for our staff who would have to contact the payroll companies on a Friday to find out for the candidates. AGPayroll have an app that the candidates can now find out what their pay is before its been paid.

I’ve known Chris for a while and trusted that his vast experience would help my agency. Now that AGPayroll are Saferec Certified we have used the monthly report that they produce to win business. Our clients have realised that this gives them peace of mind and ensures compliance in the supply chain. Chris is always on hand to help with his extensive knowledge of the payroll sector.”

Samuel Knight Rail is a RISQs-accredited supplier of manpower to the rail industry and is based in Bristol.

“We needed a payroll company that provided excellent Umbrella services. We needed someone compliant with all the new legislations that are constantly being put in place. With AGPayroll’s SafeRec certification, AGPayroll can provide this along with excellent service.

Contractors want paid on time, that’s a given. Every aspect needs to be right in terms of taxation, customer service, paperwork and the response time etc. to any queries. Businesses that need a good compliant partner within the every evolving PAYE Umbrella and CIS Payroll sector should look to AGPayroll.

They have an excellent track record in delivering across the UK and we have bought into this.”

Booth Welsh Automation is one of the biggest engineering companies in the UK based in Irvine.

“I have worked with Chris for a number of years (too many to mention as it will make us feel old!) He is fully transparent and is always at the end of the phone if we have a problem. I like the fact that AGPayroll is based locally and their staff are willing to reach out to our candidates if they have any questions. I would recommend any company to AGPayroll as they provide a more personal service to other payroll companies we have used in the past.”

Clarkson Owens are a Glasgow based agency who provide permanent and temporary staffing solutions to various sectors.

“Provide permanent and temporary staffing solutions to various sectors. Having known Chris for a number of years we have no issue entrusting him and AGPayroll as the sole supplier payroll option for our TEMP Workers when they need payroll solutions.

A very knowledgeable individual in Chris and a solid business when it comes to Payroll Solutions, Chris and his staff are always available when needed and react quickly to any requests for information or guidance when required. I am very happy to recommend their services.”

Clarkson Owens are a Glasgow based agency who provide permanent and temporary staffing solutions to various sectors.

“Chris, I have had excellent feedback from my interims for AGPayroll's services. Your guys always answer the phone and make things seamless. Recently I have come across a "broker" service of umbrella companies. I don't like that model at all. Money for totally nothing. A joke. Keep up the good work, and keep answering the phone!”

A Scotland based specialist finance recruitment firm, finding top talent for commercial and not for profit organisations.

”We’ve been working with AGPayroll for a couple of months now , and it’s been a game-changer for our business. Their payroll solution is not only reliable and efficient but also incredibly easy to use. Their contractor onboarding app has made the registration process very easy for our new starts.

The team are always responsive and go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly each pay week. We no longer have to worry about compliance issues or payroll errors—everything is handled with precision and professionalism.

At take on AGPayroll managed to onboard 250 contractors in the shortest period of time, this was seamless, and without any errors. They work round the clock to help us.”

AEPartners provide direct hire and temporary recruitment solutions across the Energy & Infrastructure, Construction, and Engineering sectors. They are based in Sunderland.

“We were introduced to AG Payroll, and in our first meeting with them, Chris let us know about the company and how it could work for us. Every part of the process has and still goes very smoothly for us each week when working with AGPayroll. Always someone at the other end of the phone or email to deal with us if required. The contractors love the AGPayroll app and their Saferec certification gives us the peace of mind that we are doing things 100% compliantly. We would highly recommend working with Chris and the AGPayroll team.”

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