Our Specialists offer Recruitment as one of their business services. Our REACH Associates offer an unrivalled reputation for sourcing professional permanent and contract staff within the manufacturing and commercial industries. They offer a proactive and solutions driven approach to recruitment and operate across HR, Finance & Accountancy, Technical, Sales and IT.

Our REACH Associates have been successful in sourcing candidates at every level within disciplines such as:

• Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• International Finance
• Manufacturing / Production
• Materials
• Quality
• Sales & Marketing

Why not book a free, no obligation, initial consultation to discuss your individual requirements with our REACH Associates and experience a true recruitment partner?

Our Specialists offer Employment Law and HR Services as one of their business services. Our REACH Associates are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and possess a Masters in Law and Employment Relations. With ever-changing legislation and Regulations impacting on Employers our Associates can remove the worry and alleviate the consequences of non-compliance.

Please see below for the full range of services offered:

• Telephone Helpline for Daily Issues
• Retained Employment Law Advice & On-site HR Consultancy
• Drafting/Updating of Contracts of Employment
• Employment Tribunal Representation
• Delivery of Management / Staff Training & Development Programmes
• Drafting/Updating of Policies & Procedures
• Employment Appeal Tribunal Representation

Why not book a free, no obligation, initial consultation to discuss your individual requirements with our REACH Associates and let us take the worry out of employee relations?

Our Specialists offer Accountancy as one of their business services. Our REACH Associates are Chartered Accountants with extensive experience of supporting individuals, and businesses, by the provision of a pro-active bespoke service which can enable development, growth and the realisation of ambitions.

The three core services provided by our Associates are:

Accounting & Tax

• Year-end accounts;
• Self-assessment income tax;
• Quarterly management accounts;
• Corporation tax;
• VAT;
• Company Secretary;
• Payroll, PAYE, National Insurance, Benefits in Kind;
• Tax compliance and planning advice
• Pension auto-enrolment

Business Planning

• Financial planning and projections;
• Business plans and budgeting;
• Management reviews and analysis;
• Cash flow optimisation;
• Balance sheet controls;
• Finance process set up;
• Project support.

Strategic Advice

• Finance Director support;
• Senior level commercial analysis;
• Investments;
• Funding reviews;
• Board-level reporting;
• Acquisition reviews;
• Project leadership;
• Systems implementation

Additional services include:

• Accounting Software
• Annual Accounts
• Preparation
• Audits
• Bank Accounts
• Benchmarking
• Book-keeping
• Book-keeping Healthcheck
• Business Growth
• Business Healthcheck
• Business Plans
• Business Valuations
• Company Formation
• Company Secretarial
• Contractors and IR 35
• Employee Remuneration Planning
• Management Accounts and Information
• Management Systems
• PAYE Healthcheck
• Payroll and PAYE
• Returns
• Personal Tax
• Property Tax
• Raising Finance
• Registered Office
• Strategic Planning
• Tax Disputes
• Tax Enquiries and Investigations
• Tax Investigation Fee Protection
• Tax Planning
• Tax Returns and Self Assessment
• VAT Healthcheck
• VAT Planning and Disputes
• VAT Registration
• VAT Returns

Why not book a free, no obligation, initial consultation to discuss your individual Accountancy requirements and experience the benefits of a strategic partner?

Our Specialists offer Creative Services as one of their business services. This includes:

Graphic Design

Our REACH Associates are fully qualified graphic designers who offer a powerful mix of expertise, innovation and skill. They are able to assist with logo and brand development, brochure, leaflet and publication requirements. Additionally, they can provide work for a diverse range of applications such as: signage; vehicle livery; banners; exhibition stands; point-of-sale marketing and materials; packaging and advertising.

Web Design

Our REACH Associates are qualified web designers and are passionate about design and the importance of a credible web identity. They specialise in three different types of website:

Microsite: Everything that needs to be said on one page. Simple, speedy, responsive and effective;

Traditional: Limitless pages and the best option if there is a broad range of content or services.

E-commerce: For those businesses seeking to sell online. This website will promote the business, showcase the product or service and take purchases, all in one place. It is that easy!

Whilst websites may differ in design and functionality our REACH Associates ensure that certain features come as standard:

• Websites are designed with usability and responsiveness in mind;
• Each website will run the latest security systems to keep them safe;
• Websites will work seamlessly on every device and browsing platform;
• A hosting platform will ensure 99.9% uptime;
• Premium themes and plugins on all websites will allow greater customisation and support.

Why not book a free, no obligation, initial consultation to discuss your individual requirements with our REACH Associates and be inspired?

Our Specialists offer Health and Safety as one of their business services. Our REACH Associates are Chartered Members of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Members of Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR) and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). They take great pride in the provision of high quality, fast turnaround, jargon free, easy to understand Health & Safety Advice.

Please see below for the full range of services offered:

• Accident Investigation
• Assistance with Health & Safety Questionnaire, PQQs, Vendor Questionnaires
• CDM Consultants – Assistance to Principal Designers
• Competent External Health & Safety Adviser Service
• Contractor Assessments
• COSHH Assessment
• DSE and Workstation Assessment
• Dust Monitoring
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS)
• Monitoring
• Health, Safety and Environmental Documentation
• Manual Handling Assessments
• Method Statements
• Noise Assessment and Monitoring
• Online Training
• Policies
• Portable Appliance Testing
• Risk Assessments
• Site Inspection / Audits
• Site Safety Pack
• Stress and Wellbeing Audits
• Subcontractor Assessment / Approved Contractor List
• Tool Box Talks Packages
• Training

Why not book a free, no obligation, initial consultation to discuss your individual requirements with our REACH Associates and get that much needed peace of mind?

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Under Health & Safety legislation, Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment for their employees. The fully managed REACH4BUSINESS Drug & Alcohol Testing Service was borne like our sister company, Creideasach Employment Law Specialists, out of a desire to protect businesses in a cost-effective way.

Our Drug & Alcohol Testing Service Includes:

• All requisite documentation including: a Drug & Alcohol Policy; Letters of Variation; Deduction of Wages forms;
• Guidance on how to implement this documentation into staff representative, unionised or non-unionised environments;

Onsite Drug Testing Service:

• Utilising the market-leading Drug-wipe Dual 5s screening device*;
• All tests are undertaken onsite by our fully qualified testing consultants;
• Using UKAS Accredited Laboratories all samples are handled in full compliance with the Chain of Custody procedures for analysis and results are reported against European legally defensible workplace guideline cut-off levels;
• Results are legally defensible, protecting Employers against any potential unfair dismissal claims.

*Drug-wipe 3s is used by all 43 Police Forces across the UK and the workplace Drug-wipe 5s utilises the same chemicals and components to achieve the same reliable result.

Onsite Alcohol Testing Service:

• Utilising the Drager Alcotest 6000, with its UK police specification sensor, we use the most sophisticated workplace breathalysers on the market;
• All tests are undertaken onsite by our fully qualified testing consultants;
• Our devices are recalibrated every 6-months to ensure our readings are defendable by the manufacturer in a court of law, offering further protection to Employers.

If you want to provide the safest working environment whilst protecting your business, we offer a fully managed service which can include: Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Testing; For cause (with suspicion) Drug & Alcohol Testing; post-accident Drug & Alcohol Testing; Random Drug & Alcohol Testing for safety-critical roles. Get in touch to discuss our Drug & Alcohol Testing service today.