Industry finance

Finance for recruitment agencies

Run payroll for your contractors every week, even when clients pay on monthly terms.

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Common USEs

Where recruitment agencies use finance

Payroll gaps

Every contractor you place adds to your weekly payroll, so the faster your agency grows, the more cash it takes to keep up.

Hiring ahead

A new recruiter can take months to make their first placement, but their salary starts on day one.

Tech & AI

Add an ATS or AI screening tool so your recruiters spend less time sorting resumes, and can post roles to several job boards at once.

Tax & compliance

Payroll tax, super and BAS are due on fixed dates, so they need covering even in a month when placements are slow.

Office expansion & fit-outs

Fit out interview rooms and a welcoming reception for the candidates and clients who come through the doors.

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Why Valiant

Just one simple application.

Let us do the heavy lifting, comparing the panel and negotiating. You get all the options side by side and choose the one that’s right for you.

Dedicated specialists by your side.

You get a personal specialist who knows which lenders suit your industry and how to structure a deal so it actually works for you.

Your credit score, protected.

Explore with no credit check. See all your options, compare them properly, and choose with confidence.

30,000+ SMEs we've worked with.

Construction, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare. Whatever your business needs, we know how to get it funded with the right loan.

Getting started

How to apply for a recruitment business loan

  1. Step 1

    Get a quote

    Tell us what your business needs and get quotes from 95+ bank and non-bank lenders.

  2. Step 2

    Get approved

    Confirm your quote and we'll manage the application with your lender, so you can focus on running your business.

  3. Step 3

    Get funded

    Sign your finance documentation and receive funding. It is that simple.

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Requesting a quote has no impact on your credit score.

Our panel

Bringing you Australia's best business lenders

  • All lenders
  • Equipment
  • Vehicle
  • Working capital
  • Invoice
  • Trade & supply chain
  • Commercial property
  • Construction
Alex Bank
Allied Credit
Angle Finance
ANZ
APositive
Autopay / MoneyMe
Azora
Banjo
BiiGGA
Bizcap
Bank of Queensland
Branded Financial
Business Fuel
Capify
Commonwealth Bank
CFI Finance
Credabl
DLL
Dynamoney
Earlypay
Finance One
Finstro
Firstmac
Grapple Fund
GRENKE
Hermes Capital
Interim Finance
Judo Bank
La Trobe Financial
Latitude Financial
Liberty Financial
Lumi
Metrics
Metro Finance
Money3
MoneyPlace
Moneytech
Morris Finance
Moula
NAB
Now Finance
OnDeck
Pepper Money
Plenti
Prime Capital
Prospa
Qudos Bank
Quest Finance
RedZed
Resimac Asset Finance
ScotPac
Shift Financial
Society One
Suncorp
Thinktank
Titan Capital
TP24
TrailBlazer Finance
TRUCAP
TruePillars
U.S. Bank
Westpac
Wisr

FAQs

How can I ensure I’m getting the best finance structure for my agency’s cash flow cycles?

Start by mapping out your real cash flow to understand the timing gap between outflows and inflows. Without those insights in hand, it becomes easier to pin down a loan type that moves with your business – think invoice finance if you're often waiting on large client invoices or an overdraft if unexpected costs seem to pop up often.

Can I speak to a broker if I’m unsure which finance option suits my recruitment agency best?

Yes, that's what Valiant is here for! Our team of experienced brokers will guide you to the solution that best suits your business, so you can achieve your goals without stressing about capital.

Can business finance be used for recruitment SaaS or recurring tech costs?

Absolutely! There are different types of business loans you can use to manage software costs, including lines of credit – perhaps the most popular choice for recurring expenses – and short-term working capital loans, often used for big tech overhauls.

Is there a limit to how many invoices I can finance at the same time?

Generally, there's no cap on the number of invoices you can finance, but rather on the total funding amount. We'll help you find a lender that works with your needs so you're not limited by invoice volume or client timing.

Can funding be used for contractors, temp staff, or just permanent staff salaries?

Yes, you can use a business loan for any of your staffing costs, whether they’re permanent or temp. Flexible solutions like a line of credit or overdraft can be particularly useful for recruiters with several expenses to manage at once.

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