For a realm of specialist tax solutions, including UK Tax Refunds, UK Contractor Tax Advice, UK NI Rebates and South African Tax Returns visit our dedicated Tax Section.
Specialist Foreign Exchange and Money Transfer service.
Contracting in the UK? Explore a host of Accounting and Payroll solutions geared towards optimising earnings for UK based contractors.
For Investment advice, comprising of Asset & Wealth Management, UK & International Mortgage Advice, Mortgages and Accounting services.
Get a Free Visa Assesment and immigration advice covering the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada.
Discover all the tips to kickstart your life and career in the UK, including opening up UK Bank Accounts, Job Assistance and shipping goods to various destination countries.
Career and Relocation

Careers & Relocation

Discover all the tips to kickstart your life and career in the UK, including opening up UK Bank Accounts, Job Assistance and shipping goods to various destination countries.


London Kickstart     

UK Bank Accounts

1st Contact has partnered up with 3 of the major high street banks (Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds TSB) enabling you to open up your bank account immediately when you arrive in the UK. 1st Contact’s custom made Kickstart package, is designed to assist you with settling into the UK with confidence and ease. The Kickstart package is made up of the following:

  1. Opening a UK bank account
  2. National Insurance Number
  3. Mobile Phone Sim Card
  4. International Calling Card 
  5. Job & CV Assistance
  6. Discounted Gym Membership
  7. Opportunity to Claim Back your Relocation costs to the UK*
  8. An Informative Orientation Guide
  9. Free Money Transfers
  10. Accommodation Assistance
  11. National Insurance Rebate Advice
  12. Info on social events
jon assistance     

UK Job Assistance

Let 1st Contact assist you with finding your dream job in the UK by simply uploading your CV and we’ll do the rest for free. 1st Contact has an established network of recruitment agencies across a variety of industry sectors, in order to effectively match your skill set with UK job opportunities.

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Shipping

1st Contact has a specialist relocation and shipping division set to make your relocation back home or to another country as easy and cost effective as possible. 1st Contact Shipping services include:

  • Shipping Excess Baggage
  • International Relocation
  • Corporate Relocation
london guide     

London Guide

1st Contact publishes a vibrant guide book every year, designed to assist you on your journey through the bustling city of London. From social highlights to ground root info such as finding a job & accommodation, understanding the UK tax & health systems – the London guide is designed to assist you every step of the way.

australian visas     

Relocate to Australia

With Australia becoming an increasingly popular immigration and travel destination, 1st Contact has developed a quick step by step guide detailing all the relevant steps that you need to take to kickstart your new life or holiday experience down under.

UK Skills Shortage List

1st Contact is continually tracking skills and career opportunities in the UK, in order to assist you with finding a job in your chosen field. View the Skills Shortage Occupation List (pdf), released by the UK Home Office, and find out if your skill set matches any of the requirements.

UK Salary Survey

To find out what you can expect to earn in the UK, view the Salary Survey.



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