Financial Checks for Employment; Fast, Secure & FCA-Compliant Screening
When hiring for roles involving financial responsibility or secure environments, it’s vital to ensure your candidates are financially reliable. A financial background check helps you assess an applicant’s integrity and identify any adverse credit history that could pose a risk to your organisation.
At Checking Your Staff, we provide instant, FCA- and BS7858-compliant financial checks through our secure online platform giving you fast, accurate results with full UK data protection.
What Is a Financial Check?
A financial check verifies a candidate’s financial suitability for employment by reviewing their credit history, address consistency, and any adverse financial data such as County Court Judgments (CCJs), Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), or bankruptcies.
This check is essential for positions regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and for roles in the security industry under BS7858:2019 standards.
What’s Included in Our Financial Check?
Our comprehensive financial screening service includes:
✅ Proof of Residency – Confirm the candidate’s current and previous addresses
✅ Electoral Roll Verification – Validate registered residency and voter information
✅ Adverse Data Search – Identify CCJs, IVAs, insolvencies or bankruptcies
✅ Linked Addresses & Aliases – Highlight any additional names or addresses connected to the applicant
These checks help employers make confident hiring decisions and meet compliance requirements for secure and regulated roles.
Why Businesses Use Financial Checks
Employers use financial checks to:
- Confirm the integrity and stability of candidates in financially responsible positions
- Ensure FCA and BS7858 compliance for regulated industries
- Reduce the risk of fraud, theft or financial mismanagement
- Maintain trust and accountability within their workforce
Combine with Other Pre-Employment Checks
Most employers pair financial screening with additional background checks for complete compliance:
🔍 Criminal Record Checks – DBS and Disclosure Scotland
🌍 Global Sanctions & Watchlist Checks – Identify politically exposed persons or sanctions risks
🏢 Right to Work Checks – Verify a candidate’s legal right to work in the UK
These complementary checks create a comprehensive vetting process that protects your business and strengthens compliance.
Recommended Industries for Financial Checks
Our financial background checks are suitable for a wide range of sectors, including:
- 🔐 Security Industry – As part of BS7858 vetting and screening
- 💼 Financial Services – All FCA-regulated positions
- 🧹 Cleaning and Facilities Management – For trusted access roles
- 🧍 Recruitment Agencies – For screening candidates on behalf of clients
- 🏢 Professional Services – Accountancy, legal, and consultancy firms
Whether you’re hiring a financial advisor, a keyholder, or a site supervisor a financial check ensures the right level of due diligence.
Why Choose Checking Your Staff?
- ⚡ Instant checks available – via our secure online platform
- 💷 Transparent pricing – no hidden costs
- 🔒 UK data residency – GDPR-compliant and fully secure
- 📊 Detailed reporting – clear, professional results
- 🗣️ UK-based support team – responsive and experienced
We make pre-employment screening simple, fast and fully compliant.
Get in Touch
Need a financial suitability check for your next hire?
Our team is ready to help you screen candidates quickly and confidently.
📞 Phone: 0333 339 0021
✉️ Email: enquiries@checkingyourstaff.co.uk
🏢 Address:
Checking Your Staff
PO Box 381, Mirfield, WF13 9GB
Or request a call back today to get started with fast, FCA- and BS7858-compliant financial screening.