ELEmployerCheck
1,390 red flags detected across 1,000 employers

Know who you’re working for

Search any UK company. Get the truth about their finances, leadership, culture and compliance — before you sign anything.

Built from 13 official data sources · 5.5M companies · 1,000 employers scored

23%

of UK companies show financial warning signs

1 in 5

employers have red flags in their filings

£4.2bn

owed to employees from companies that went bust last year

These are real numbers from Companies House filings. We check so you don’t have to.

What We Check

Five dimensions that matter when you’re choosing an employer

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74

Acme Holdings Ltd

Solid employer · 3 signals detected

Financial Health82
Stability71
Growth65
Culture78
Transparency68
Living Wage accreditedGender pay gap 18%Late filings (2x)

Financial Health

Can they afford to pay you?

Stability

Will they be here next year?

Growth

Are they investing or cutting?

Culture

Do they treat people fairly?

Transparency

What are they hiding?

Red Flag Detection

We spot what you can’t Google

Directors resigning in clusters

When multiple directors leave at once, something is usually wrong.

Late filing of accounts (3+ times)

Repeat late filers often have something to hide.

Outstanding charges against assets

Secured loans against company assets signal financial strain.

Gender pay gap above 20%

A gap this large suggests systemic inequality in pay or promotion.

HSE prosecution history

Past safety failures tell you how seriously they take duty of care.

Declining revenue with growing debt

The classic warning sign of a company heading for trouble.

How It Works

Three steps. Total clarity.

Step 1

Search

Enter a company name or number. We cover every UK registered company.

Step 2

We check

13 data sources scanned in seconds. Financial filings, tribunal records, regulatory data.

Step 3

You decide

Clear score, red flags, full picture. Everything you need to make an informed choice.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about EmployerCheck

What is an employer health score?
An EmployerCheck employer health score is a number from 0–100 that summarises a company’s overall health as an employer. It’s calculated from five dimensions: financial health (35%), stability and governance (25%), growth trajectory (15%), culture indicators (15%), and transparency (10%). Each dimension is scored using publicly available data from Companies House, GOV.UK, and regulatory bodies.
How is the score calculated?
We analyse data from Companies House filings, the Gender Pay Gap Service, HSE prosecution records, employment tribunal decisions, and accreditation bodies. Each data point is weighted and normalised to produce scores across five dimensions, which are combined into an overall score. Our methodology is transparent — you can read the full details on our methodology page.
Is this a credit check?
No. EmployerCheck is not a credit reference agency and does not perform credit checks. Our reports are based entirely on publicly available data. They’re designed to help job seekers and contractors understand an employer’s financial health and workplace practices, not to assess creditworthiness.
What data sources do you use?
We aggregate data from Companies House (company profiles, director appointments, financial filings), the GOV.UK Gender Pay Gap Service, Health & Safety Executive prosecution records, employment tribunal published decisions, the FCA register, Environment Agency records, Living Wage Foundation, Disability Confident, B Corp directory, and the Modern Slavery Registry.
How often is the data updated?
Company data is refreshed every 24 hours from Companies House. Gender pay gap data is updated annually when employers submit new reports. Enforcement and tribunal records are checked weekly. The score recalculates automatically when new data becomes available.
What is included in the full report?
Every company gets a free instant report with an overall score, red flag detection, employer snapshot, and financial summary. The full report (£4.99 one-off, no subscription) adds an AI-written executive summary, detailed financial analysis, director deep-dive, ownership map, full score breakdown, enforcement records, GPG deep-dive, and a downloadable PDF.
How much does it cost?
The instant employer report is completely free — no sign-up required. If you want the full deep-dive report for a specific company, it’s a one-off payment of £4.99. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. You pay once per company and get permanent access to the full report plus PDF export.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can search, view free reports, and purchase full reports without creating an account. Payment is handled securely through Stripe.
Can I use this for due diligence on a client or supplier?
While EmployerCheck is designed primarily for job seekers and contractors, the data is equally useful for anyone researching a UK company. Freelancers checking clients, procurement teams vetting suppliers, and investors doing preliminary research all find the reports valuable.
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Pricing

Pick the report depth you need.

Single Company Report

£4.99

One company. One-off payment.

  • Full employer health report for one company
  • 3-year financial analysis and trend commentary
  • Red flags, positive signals and governance review
  • Director timeline, enrichment data and PDF download
  • Best for checking a single offer before you accept
Most popular
Comparison Report

£6.99

Compare two employers side by side.

  • Two full employer reports in one purchase
  • Side-by-side scoring on financials, culture and leadership
  • Faster decision-making between competing offers
  • Ideal for choosing between final-stage employers
  • Includes the same detailed commentary and downloadable output
Monthly Subscription

£9.99

Up to 20 reports a month. Unlimited comparisons.

  • 20 full company reports every month
  • Unlimited two-company comparisons
  • Best value for active job searches, recruiters or advisors
  • Keeps working as new employers enter your shortlist
  • Avoids paying individually every time you want to compare

Don’t take the job on faith alone.

Single reports £4.99, comparison reports £6.99, subscription £9.99.