ACL provides leading payroll services to the UK construction market, and we operate a compliant and efficient solution for our clients and subcontractors.
Non-compliance with CIS regulations and legislation not only affects each individual subcontractor but can have serious legal repercussions for the hirer. When working with ACL, you can be assured of complete transparency and confidence that our solution adheres robustly to all HMRC requirements.
One of the many benefits of using our service is our strict ID screening processes
It’s our job to make sure our service is always 100% and our client base and subcontractors are protected. We follow strict procedures and guidelines to offer this reassurance. Due to the now high demand for remote working, it’s never been more important to operate compliant and reliable identity checks.
We are partnered with a leading IDSP provider who offer a smooth online process with state-of-the-art software to make identity checks seamless for our subcontractors.
We have several liability guarantees in place making sure you are protected
The SDC legislation can be confusing. We will help guide you through the payroll process, providing comprehensive support and advice when you need it. Our SDC liability guarantees mean you can rest easy, knowing your payroll is in good hands and you are covered against any HMRC liabilities that may ever arise. We take care of all the heavy lifting so you can concentrate on moving your business forward with complete peace of mind.

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Confidence in our systems
Having the right tools for the job is vital and we have partnered with a leading provider, so our clients and subcontractors benefit from industry leading software, lightning speed processing and secure and accurate management of your payroll data.
Contract Care
Our team will take care of all your subcontractor needs on their journey with us from onboarding through our secure IDSP (identity service provider) to their pay day. We’ll provide them and you with everything you need to ensure efficiency and compliance every step of the way.
Encrypted Portal
Each of our subcontractors can access their secure portal 24 hours a day. Here they’ll find their payslips and work history, manage any applicable expenses, easily upload any required documents and can be assured their information is safe in one place.
Subcontractor Benefits
Our subcontractor benefits include a health assured package, our pay promises and a refer a friend scheme. All our packages offer genuine help and support to your workforce where they need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should we work with ACL?
ACL provides robust payroll solutions and ensure we meet the highest expectations. We manage the business-critical functions of compliance, payroll processing, HMRC liabilities and contractual obligations.
Do you offer bespoke services?
We have long recognised that each client we work with can do things differently and have always customised our solutions where possible to cater for the ever-changing requirements of our client base.
What if our numbers grow while we are working with ACL?
We have a diverse client base, working with large corporations as well as many smaller operations and startups. Ou fully flexible solutions mean that we can always offer the right service that grows with you.
How and when will our workforce be paid?
We will raise an invoice based on your payroll submission and request payment. When cleared funds have been received by us, we then process the subcontractor’s payroll, and they receive their funds on your elected pay day.
Is there a cost to us for your services?
There is no cost to our clients. We agree a set margin with you in advance and this is charged to the subcontractor each time we process a payroll for them. The subcontractor only pays our margin if they have a payment to be processed.
Who is responsible for managing liabilities?
We manage all HMRC liabilities and submissions. Our comprehensive reporting function supplies everything you’ll need to be fully supported in your payroll processing. We are also on hand to help and assist with in any in house reporting needs you may have.