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    Invoice finance for recruitment

    Bridge the payment gap with fast, flexible funding that helps recruitment businesses grow, invest confidently and ensure candidates are always paid on time.

    What is recruitment invoice finance?


    One of the biggest challenges in recruitment is managing the timing mismatch between paying workers and receiving payment from clients. Invoice finance addresses this by unlocking the cash tied up in unpaid invoices immediately, enabling you to meet payroll and operating costs without delay. Bridge payment gaps, ease liquidity pressure and run your recruitment agency smoothly and efficiently.

    How does recruitment invoice finance work?


    Instead of waiting weeks or months for clients to pay, invoice finance advances up to 90% of your invoice value as soon as invoices are raised, usually within 24 hours, with the balance paid once your customer settles. Because funding is linked to your sales ledger, it flexes as your turnover changes.

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    Benefits of invoice finance for recruitment companies

    Scalable cash flow

    Unlike traditional lending, this solution adapts as your business grows. Funding rises in line with your turnover, giving you greater access to cash as the value of your outstanding invoices increases.

    Protect from late payments

    Whether you recruit for hospitality, agriculture or construction, late payments can disrupt cash flow. Invoice finance releases funds tied up in those invoices and reduces the time and effort spent chasing overdue monies.

    Reliable payroll funding

    Paying staff and contractors on time is essential to your reputation. By releasing up to 90% of invoice value within 24 hours, invoice finance helps ensure every candidate is paid promptly.

    We Are Footprint


    "Close Brothers has been with We Are Footprint from day one and they have always made an effort to understand the company and wanted to see us succeed. They are flexible, work quickly and now feel like an extension of our own team."


    Stephen Carr, Managing Director at We Are Footprint

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    Invoice finance products for recruitment agencies

    Invoice discounting for recruitment

    Invoice discounting allows you to retain credit control and collections while accessing the value of your invoices sooner. Client relationships and confidentiality are maintained, making it ideal for recruitment agencies with in-house finance teams seeking a discreet, scalable cash flow solution that grows alongside their business.

    Invoice factoring for recruitment

    With invoice factoring, we manage credit control and collect payments on your behalf, while advancing up to 90% of invoice value upfront. This reduces administrative workload, allowing your team to focus on placements and growth rather than collections.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much funding can a recruitment agency access through invoice finance?

    Recruitment agencies can access up to 90% of the value of eligible invoices, although the precise amount available will depend on the business and its sales ledger.


    Because the facility is linked to eligible invoices rather than set at a fixed amount, the available funding can increase as the agency’s sales grow. This can help recruitment businesses respond to rising payroll requirements or secure larger contracts without relying on a facility that may quickly become too small.

    What types of recruitment businesses use invoice finance?

    Invoice finance can be used by temporary staffing and recruitment businesses serving a wide range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, construction, transport, logistics and financial services.


    It may be suitable for established agencies as well as growing recruitment businesses, particularly those that place temporary workers or contractors and invoice other businesses on credit terms.

    Can invoice finance support recruitment agency growth?

    Yes. Recruitment agencies can use the additional cash flow created through invoice finance to pursue opportunities such as hiring consultants, establishing teams in new locations, entering specialist markets or taking on larger client contracts.


    Some traditional lending options may require physical assets as security, which can be challenging for recruitment firms that do not typically hold significant equipment, machinery or stock. Invoice finance is linked to the value of eligible invoices instead, making it better aligned with the way many recruitment businesses operate.


    As you raise more eligible invoices, the amount of funding available will increase, helping the facility keep pace with its growth.

    Is invoice finance suitable for temporary staffing businesses?

    Yes. Invoice finance can be particularly well suited to temporary staffing businesses that need to meet regular payroll commitments while clients pay on agreed credit terms.


    It can provide greater certainty over the money available to cover wages, contractor payments and other operating costs. This may be especially useful when taking on a large placement contract, increasing worker numbers or dealing with clients that have longer payment terms.

    • How much funding can a recruitment agency access through invoice finance?

      Recruitment agencies can access up to 90% of the value of eligible invoices, although the precise amount available will depend on the business and its sales ledger.


      Because the facility is linked to eligible invoices rather than set at a fixed amount, the available funding can increase as the agency’s sales grow. This can help recruitment businesses respond to rising payroll requirements or secure larger contracts without relying on a facility that may quickly become too small.

    • What types of recruitment businesses use invoice finance?

      Invoice finance can be used by temporary staffing and recruitment businesses serving a wide range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, construction, transport, logistics and financial services.


      It may be suitable for established agencies as well as growing recruitment businesses, particularly those that place temporary workers or contractors and invoice other businesses on credit terms.

    • Can invoice finance support recruitment agency growth?

      Yes. Recruitment agencies can use the additional cash flow created through invoice finance to pursue opportunities such as hiring consultants, establishing teams in new locations, entering specialist markets or taking on larger client contracts.


      Some traditional lending options may require physical assets as security, which can be challenging for recruitment firms that do not typically hold significant equipment, machinery or stock. Invoice finance is linked to the value of eligible invoices instead, making it better aligned with the way many recruitment businesses operate.


      As you raise more eligible invoices, the amount of funding available will increase, helping the facility keep pace with its growth.

    • Is invoice finance suitable for temporary staffing businesses?

      Yes. Invoice finance can be particularly well suited to temporary staffing businesses that need to meet regular payroll commitments while clients pay on agreed credit terms.


      It can provide greater certainty over the money available to cover wages, contractor payments and other operating costs. This may be especially useful when taking on a large placement contract, increasing worker numbers or dealing with clients that have longer payment terms.

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