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6,362
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 609 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers often mention that the staff is incredibly helpful, kind, and polite, making the onboarding process exceptionally smooth and straightforward for new freelancers. People truly appreciate the fast response times and efficient support provided when dealing with various payroll and pension queries. However, some reviewers were not happy with communication issues and slow response times when trying to resolve urgent matters with the team. A few other people also felt that payroll processes sometimes lacked clear communication, which caused unnecessary stress during contract transitions. Some customers noted difficulties in getting timely updates about their payments when problems arose.

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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

I had a very positive experience with…

I had a very positive experience with Parasol during my onboarding process. Melissa was extremely helpful, patient, and prompt in clarifying all my questions regarding the contract and onboarding details. She made the process much smoother and easier to understand. Really appreciate the support and professionalism throughout. Thank you, Melissa!

20 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're so pleased to hear about your positive onboarding experience! We appreciate you highlighting the helpfulness, patience, and clear communication you received. It's wonderful to know the process was smoother and easier to understand. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class review for Louis at Parasol pay/finance office.

I would just like to make it known how very helpful Louis at Parasol pay/finance office was on Friday with me. He had the best possible manner on the phone, was very knowledgable and handled the call with me with perfect helpfulness and patience. He also made no mention of going beyond 5 o’clock…I noticed after a few minutes. Louis did not ask for this feedback….I just thought that he deserved recognition for such an excellent manner and professionalism… he is a natural for customer service…very well done Louis …thank you!😊👍

15 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience. It is wonderful to know that Lewis provided such helpful and professional support. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for all your assistance and…

Thank you for all your assistance and guidance in the last 4 and half years. In particular thanks to Alison for her patience and support.

15 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to know we could assist you over the past four and a half years. Your feedback means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Georgia from Parasol – Professional and Efficient Customer Support

Georgia helped me set up my private pension and provided an excellent service throughout. Georgia was highly professional, communicated clearly, and responded quickly to all queries. Overall, a very smooth process with great customer service.

15 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience setting up your pension. We appreciate your kind words about our support and communication. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spot on

My onboarding has been really well
Looked after right through to payment well done to Charlotte who has been amazing

13 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We are concerned to hear about the difficulties you've faced with communication and the lack of clear next steps after joining us. We are investigating this immediately and a senior member of our team will be in touch directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Built in support chat

Used the built in support chat for the first time today. Very quick allocation of a support member (Andy Q) who dealt with my question straight away.

Good first impression of this feature.

14 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so glad to hear you had such a positive first experience with our support chat feature. Your kind words are truly appreciated!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and helpful

Thanks Ryan for your very quick and helpful advice.

14 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so glad we could help you quickly. Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am an Account Director working…

I am an Account Director working through Parasol and I'm always in touch with different requests. From setting up new assignments through questions on my invoices, payments, holidays. Jen is the one who picks up most of my requests and she's always been helpful and lovely. It's a pleasure working with her.

13 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience and the excellent support you've receive from Jen. We truly appreciate you sharing your kind feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast service

Fast service
Good communication

13 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our fast service and good communication. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parasol Group on top form....

All staff members at Parasol have been engaging, professional and courteous throughout (especially Tania!)

Although I am only with them for a short engagement, I feel properly looked after.

13 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're so glad to hear that you found our team engaging, professional, and courteous in particular Tania. We appreciate your kind words and are happy you feel properly looked after during your engagement.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall great experience with Parasol

Overall great experience with Parasol, especially Lewis who was very helpful!

13 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We're so glad to hear that you found Lewis to be helpful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abi has been absolutely brilliant…

Abi has been absolutely brilliant throughout my onboarding process. She has been friendly, professional, and incredibly supportive from start to finish. Whenever I had a question or needed guidance, she was always quick to help and explained everything clearly, which made the whole process feel straightforward and stress-free.

It’s rare to come across someone who is both so efficient and genuinely approachable. Abi’s support and positive attitude made a real difference, and I truly appreciate all her help. She is a real credit to the team.

Thank you very much, Abi.

12 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that the onboarding was straightforward and stress-free. It's great to know the support provided by Abi was helpful and that the positive attitude made a real difference. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a few bits and bobs to go thru for…

Had a few bits and bobs to go thru for a new contract. Rung up the help line, got everything sorted via customer service rep Ryan. Thank you 👍

12 May 2026
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Reply from Parasol

We're happy to hear that our Ryan helped sort out the details for your new contract. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback!

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!

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