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6,369
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 621 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly helpful and polite staff for making the entire onboarding process seamless and straightforward. People note that webchat and support teams provide prompt solutions, answering pension and payroll queries with great efficiency. However, some reviewers were not happy with communication issues and experienced frustrating delays when trying to resolve administrative matters. A few other people also felt that response times could be slow or lacked urgency when dealing with specific contract queries. Consumers mention that managing certain updates required persistent chasing before getting a clear resolution.

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Staff

Consumers find staff to be exceptionally helpful, professional, and knowledgeable when handling queries.... See more

Customer service

Customers report positive experiences with customer service, highlighting helpful, polite, and knowledgeable... See more

Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service, highlighting efficient setups and helpful... See more

Response time

Clients share positive opinions on response time, consistently noting that staff are quick to address queries... See more

User experience

Reviewers express high satisfaction with the overall user experience, describing the onboarding process as... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used the webchat function a few times in the last couple of weeks, often getting through to someone called Jen A. Every single time, the chat has taken less than 3-4 mins as they just always know the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I terminated my contract with Parasol in September 2025 after moving to an internal PAYE role. The service Parasol provided over the years was outstanding. My pay was always correct and always on time... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Jen, Kitty, Kim and those in Employee Support/Payroll. They were absolutely lovely every time I rang, always patient, reassuring and really clear about what wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today I spoke to Hollie. I made a complaint regarding expense claims. After a lengthy conversation I understood where a mistake had been made. Parasol then went the extra mile (which they didn’t... See more

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Long-term parasol employee

I have used parasol for about three years in total, generally their service is very good and we’ve worked through any issues together. Would use again.

12 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that our service has been beneficial for you over the past three years. We appreciate your feedback and are glad we could work through any issues together.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Multiple times in my employment via…

Multiple times in my employment via Parasol over 18 months I was not paid for various reasons, twice my contract has been closed prematurely and I've had to jump through many hoops to reopen my employment. They accept money from the agency however have no checks to ensure it is paid, so you have to audit your pay yourself. I was short paid thousands which they 'found' and corrected months later with no communication or explanation. You need to self audit your invoices vs pay because they so not ensure what comes in goes out.

Currently trying to get my final pay again (after they closed my employment after direct request not too via email). The amount paid is incorrect, about 10% of the expected amount so back to customer services to see what's gone wrong this time.

7 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about the payment issues and contract concerns you've experienced. We aim to ensure accurate and timely payments, and we regret that this was not your experience. We are investigating immediately to determine what has gone wrong and a senior member of the team will be in touch directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made a mistake on my timesheet

I made a mistake on my timesheet which, would have caused an issue at the end of the month. However, I contacted Parasol and, they resolved it in super fast time. Many thanks Parasol for your swift and efficient service. :)

11 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that we could resolve the timesheet issue quickly and efficiently! Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming

almost immediate call back to welcome me and explain the pricing and benefits

6 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that you received a prompt call and clear explanation of our pricing and benefits. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've recently joined Parasol

I've recently joined Parasol, working as a contractor for the first time. My experience so far has been very positive. I've just signed up for employer contributions to be made by Parasol into a personal pension and thanks to Lorraine Tench of the Parsol Pensions team the process was quick and painless, thanks Lorraine!

8 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that your initial experience has been positive, especially regarding your pension setup. We're so glad the process was quick. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service received from Prabhjot Kaur…

The service received from Prabhjot Kaur was very professional and polite and speedy.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are happy to hear that you received professional, polite, and speedy support from Prabhjot. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Georgia Ratchford at Parasol was an…

Georgia Ratchford at Parasol was an absolute star.
I recently needed help sorting out some Student Loan Company queries and Georgia handled everything over email with real care and efficiency. She was incredibly prompt in getting back to me, which when you're dealing with SLC admin is genuinely a relief, and her manner throughout was warm and friendly.

It's the kind of service that makes a stressful admin task feel completely painless. Couldn't recommend her highly enough. Thank you Georgia!

8 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that we could provide such helpful support with your student loan queries. It's great to know the assistance from Georgia was prompt, friendly, and made the process easier for you. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time contractor

Generally hassle free experience with fantastic support from Parasol team. Onboarding was smooth and only minor frustration was third party ID check. Never contracted before and needed a convenient solution that did not involve setting up a company, employing an accountant, sorting out liability insurance, etc.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that your experience was generally hassle-free and that our support was fantastic! We appreciate your feedback regarding the ID check and are glad we could provide a convenient solution for your contracting needs. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

brilliant start to a new umbrella…

brilliant start to a new umbrella company, I have only been with parasol a few weeks but I am already impressed with the level of support and guidance I have received. Jodanna, Alysia, Abi and Georgia are the people I have had interactions with so far and they have all been fantastic, very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly The whole onboarding process has been very smooth and I am looking forward to working with the parasol team in the future. Keep up the good work!

7 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that you're impressed with the support and guidance received during onboarding. It's great to know the team's knowledge and friendliness made the process smooth. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to working with you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amy B was proffessional

Amy B was quick, professional and precise with the answers to my questions about a contract issue I had today. Excellent help. Thanks Amy.

7 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We appreciate you sharing your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you received such quick, precise, and professional support from Amy. Thanks for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always use Parasol when I need an…

I always use Parasol when I need an umbrella company. Efficient, accurate and always respond to emails and calls quickly.

7 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that our efficient and accurate support meets your needs. It's great to know we respond quickly to your emails and calls. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pensions help

I’m a CW working through Parasol. I’ve had lots of questions recently regarding my pension arrangements. I was put in touch with Lorraine (Tench) who has been extremely helpful explaining my options and then helping me to make some adjustments. She has been very reliable (calling when she says she will etc.) and very patient with all my questions. I am very grateful for her help.

6 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience. It's great to know that Lorraine was so helpful and reliable while assisting you with your pension arrangements. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Onboarding

Onboarding - clear, concise, and very helpful. Thank you.

6 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that our onboarding was helpful and clear. Thank you for your valuable feedback; we appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contacting agent via chat

I had some queries and have a chat with Abi C. His support was fantastic. He has all the knowledge of what and why was reflected on my salary slip. All queries were handled professionally and I got all the replies I was looking for

6 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that the support you received was fantastic and that your queries were handled professionally. We appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you got the answers you were looking for.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

assignment extension

Abi was really helpful in advising me on a contract extension for one of my assignments. Sorted it in just a few minutes.

6 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that we could assist you with your contract extension. It's great to know that the advice provided was helpful and efficient from Abi! Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vicente was amazing

Vicente was amazing, really clear with explaining everything and very helpful overall! He followed through with the emails he said he was going to send straight away and I felt comfortable with choosing Parasol as my umbrella company!

5 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that Vicente was helpful and clear! It's great you felt comfortable choosing us as your umbrella employer, and we appreciate your positive feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good company

I am new to this company but so far
everyone is approachable especially Prabhjot Kaur, very helpful.

13 April 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We appreciate you taking the time to share your early experiences. We are happy to hear that you've found our team approachable and helpful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Telephone contact was friendly and…

Telephone contact was friendly and efficient. Onbording portal is comprehensive and easy to navigate. Good experience, thank you!

5 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that you found our telephone support friendly and efficient. We appreciate your feedback regarding the onboarding portal being easy to navigate!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alysia was great to deal with

Alysia was great to deal with - excellent manner on the phone

5 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We appreciate your positive feedback and are so glad you had a wonderful experience. Thank you for taking the time to share.

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