• Cloud software provider FreeAgent has formed a partnership with Optionis Group to help freelancers, contractors and small business clients manage their business finances. Optionis Group provides accountancy and tax services to small businesses across the UK.

The firm will offer clients from across its core brands SJD Accountancy, Nixon Williams, ClearSky Contractor Accounting and First Freelance the opportunity to use FreeAgent as their cloud accounting system, providing them with a user-friendly method of managing day-to-day expenses, invoicing and banking.

• Workforce and recruitment solutions provider Gattaca has partnered with IR35 Pro to offer an ‘end-to-end’ IR35 solution. Gattaca will offer an end-to-end fully managed service for IR35, enabling companies to attract and recruit the most talented contractors whilst removing the risks in doing so.