Claiming expenses

Travel (Public Transport)

Reimbursement of public transport costs, when travelling on business to client site both within the UK and overseas – must be receipted. However, you will not be reimbursed for travel to the Leicester Square or other JBT Offices.

Mileage Allowance – Private Cars

Mileage Allowance payments may be made in respect of business mileage travelled by an employee in a private car at a rate of 40p per mile for the first 4000 miles and 22.5p per mile thereafter.

Daily Subsistence

Reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred on meals taken away from normal workplace. These must be receipted in every case.

Computer Costs

If you are required to use a computer to perform your role you can submit an expense claim for the initial cost of the computer and any ongoing servicing or maintenance costs. The computer must be used primarily for work purposes but a small amount of incidental personal use is acceptable.

Eye Test

If your role requires you to work at a computer for extended periods you may submit an expense claim for an eye test once a year. Glasses – if operating a VDU.

Late Night or Evening Work

Late night journey home – an expense claim can be submitted for the costs of travelling home from a temporary work place after 9pm. These claims must be supported by a receipt, a description of the journey taken and an explanation as to why you were required to work late.

Subsistence - An evening meal may be claimed up to the value of £12.50 (receipted) for work carried out 2 hours after the normal working day. Timesheets will be required to verify any evening work.

Training & Professional Subscriptions

An expense claim can be submitted for professional membership or subscriptions fees which relates specifically to your current work. Any costs associated with professional development or training required by your professional body can also be submitted.

Generally training claims will only be approved in very limited circumstances.

The training must directly relate to the work you are currently doing to be considered for approval. Please speak with your dedicated Consultant for further guidance before you incur the cost.