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Freelance Transcription

Work at your convenience and earn $5 to $20 per audio hour. We provide automated transcripts to save you around 60% of the typing effort.

No obligations, monthly commitments, withdrawal limits.

What is Transcription?

Required skills are listening ability and good comprehension of English

Apply context, identify mistakes and correct the automated transcript

Earn $5 to $20 per audio hour, paid into your verified PayPal account

How much can you earn in a month?

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$ 4M in payouts

50K+ certified transcribers, globally

Over 9M minutes transcribed

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Earn $5-$20 per audio hour.

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All you need is a computer and an internet connection

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Short files

Transcription and review files are only around 6 minutes long. We don't assign files. You can preview and choose files to work on.

Transcription Jobs

University Transcriptions is part of TP Transcription Limited and has vacancies for experienced transcribers to work remotely on ongoing academic transcription contracts. We maintain a bank of over 70 core transcribers who undertake regular contract work for our long term clients. Some UK university departments have been our clients for over 10 years and our work needs to be at the highest standard to maintain this.

In recent years we have expanded and increasing numbers of universities from around the world are now sending us work, usually via internal recommendations, as well as external research companies who have heard of our reputation for quality and consistency. We are preferred suppliers to a large number of academic institutions.

We are Disability Confident Committed (a UK government scheme) and are Living Wage Accredited by the Living Wage Foundation. Our Health & Safety policy can be found here and our Modern Slavery Statement here . We have a policy on trigger warnings and content notification and actively support our transcribers in not being exposed to content they do not wish to see or hear.

UK Transcription Work – working remotely

January 2023 – we are recruiting additional English-English transcribers. We are also still recruiting transcribers with subtitling and closed captioning experience, together with translators and transcribers in languages other than English, including Welsh.

We regularly recruit UK based transcriptionists to join us for ongoing remote contract work. Hourly rates paid depend on the particular piece of work, the number of speakers and the turnaround times. We seek IT literate transcribers, preferably with experience of academic transcription, who are interested in sub-contracting to us to complete the work and are available to deal with a digital files on a fairly regular basis, although it can be sporadic depending on the time of year. We operate a stringent application including speed and accuracy testing. The application process is fairly complicated and requires you to complete a short sample academic transcription.Essential Requirements:

• Typing speed of 70 wpm+
• Fluent English Language (mother tongue level) ability
• A background as a legal, medical or academic secretary or administrator is useful but not essential
• IT skills required including the ability to download digital audio files and use transcription software.

NB: We are particularly interested in transcribers with Subtitling and Closed Captioning experience – particularly with transcribing .SRT files and YouTube video transcriptions. Similarly we are always on the lookout for transcribers with Jefferson transcription experience.

Translators and Transcribers into Languages other than English

Please contact us – we are specialists in the provision of audio transcription (and in some cases translation) in over 200 languages.

Welsh Transcribers Required

Rydym yn edrych am adysgrifwyr gyda sgiliau TG, yn ddelfrydol gyda phrofiad o drawsgrifio academaidd, sydd â diddordeb mewn is-gontractio i ni i gyflawni’r gwaith ac sydd ar gael i ddelio â ffeiliau digidol yn weddol aml, er gall y gwaith fod yn achlysurol yn dibynnu ar amser y flwyddyn. Rydym yn gweithredu proses ymgeisio caeth sydd yn cynnwys profi eich cyflymder a chywirdeb. Byddwn yn gofyn ichi gwblhau trawsgrifiad academaidd byr yn y Gymraeg.

Gofynion Hanfodol:

• Cyflymder teipio o 70 wpm +
• Wedi’i leoli yn y DU
• Lefel rhugl o’r Gymraeg (mamiaith)
• Ar gael o leiaf 5 awr yr wythnos

Mae cefndir fel ysgrifennydd neu weinyddwr cyfreithiol, meddygol neu academaidd yn ddefnyddiol ond nid yw’n hanfodol

Rhaid cael sgiliau TG gan gynnwys y gallu i lawrlwytho ffeiliau sain digidol a defnyddio meddalwedd trawsgrifio.

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Transcribing is a fantastic way to make a few extra £££s online working from home. There are some basic requirements, but it's a job that you could start doing today in most cases.

There are plenty of ways of making money from home these days but if you’ve never thought of transcribing then you should really put it at the top of your list!  Online transcription jobs have a huge demand and pay very well once you get your proficiency up.

Transcription Jobs UK

Can I make money typing from home?  The short answer is, yes, and here's how...

So let’s break down what you need to start, how to find transcription jobs in the UK, and who are the best companies to work for right now.

What is Transcribing?

First, let’s get to grips with what transcription actually is.  Simply put it is the act of typing out a recorded piece of audio, word for word.  You listen to a piece of audio or watch a video and copy down each word that is said. That’s it.

There are a few different types of transcription, each of which requires a different level of skills and experience and sometimes different equipment (don’t worry we’ll break all of this down for you later).

General Transcription

This is your basic transcription, taking a piece of audio and typing up what is said.  This can cover a wide range of formats; lectures, conference calls, speeches, phone calls, dictation, videos, podcasts.  The list is pretty endless.

They also cover a broad range of topics, from business and marketing to media and academia.  

Medical Transcription

This is a specialised practice that requires specific training and qualification.  It involves transcribing doctor's and nurse’s dictations and transcribing them to patients’ records.

Realtime transcription

Working from home you will mostly be working from pre-recorded audio, but there are real-time transcription jobs that require you to transcribe on the fly.  Subtitles for live TV, for example, require live transcriptions as there are no pre-planned scripts or pre-recordings.  These often pay more but require far more experience and typing speed of 200 wpm.

For our purposes here, looking for home typist jobs in the UK, we’ll focus on general transcriptions jobs as these have few to no barriers to entry, and can be done in your own time.

What are the basic skills you need?

There are a few basic skills that you will need to succeed as a transcriber:

Fast and Accurate Typing   - In many instances, agencies offering transcription work are looking for people who can type between 65-80 words per minute  (wpm) and a 98% accuracy.  (for reference real-time transcription you’ll need to be able to type between 180-220 words per minute.)

This might sound like a lot, but you may surprise yourself at how quickly you can type, and if you’re not quite at that speed yet, with a little practice I promise you it’s very achievable.

Good Language Skills  – the audio you get will vary in quality as well as the variety of accents you’re likely to come across.  You’ll need a good grasp of the English language to make sure there’s nothing you misinterpret.

Computer Skills  – You’ll also need a basic understanding of programs like Microsoft Word, and audio playback software like windows media player.

Discretion – There may be times when what you are transcribing is confidential audio.  In these situations, the company is trusting you not to share that information.

What Equipment do you need to start?

In most cases, all you need is a computer and an internet connection to get started working from home.  Headphones are a bonus as they help you focus on just the audio you are transcribing.

Some companies ask you to also have a pedal, which allows you to pause/play the audio using your foot.  This is great for speeding up your work, but not essential.

How Much can you Earn?

This is the big question, and the answer might surprise you.

Transcription work is usually paid per minute.  That’s per minute of audio, not per minute of your time.

On average you can earn between 40p-80p per audio minute.  This means, depending on how quickly you can type, you could earn as much as £16 per hour.

For more difficult jobs the pay can be more, and if you are doing real-time transcription then this could as much as £50 per hour.

Do you need Formal Training?

For general transcription, no, there is no formal training that you need to go through. Practice and self-improvement are always a good idea, though, and the faster you type the more money you can make.

There are ways to test and improve your skills before you even start which will give you the best chance of succeeding.  Here are some links to help you get started:

Practice transcribing from audio  - with different accents and levels of difficulty. You can take a practice transcribing from audio here .

Test your typing speed  – how many words per minute can you reach.  I had a lot of fun trying to beat my top number here .

Practice entrance test   (audio)   – some companies require you to pass a test to join.  There's a sample test transcribing audio for you to practice with here .

Practice entrance test (copy)  – same as above but copying written text rather than audio.  There's a sample test transcribing copy for you to practice with here .

Where and How to Start?

How to find transcription jobs in the UK? Now that you’ve got to grips with what transcribing is, and you’ve had fun practicing your typing skills, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. 

The good news is, we’ve taken the hard work out of looking for you and listed some of our favourite companies hiring in the UK below.

They’re listed based on entry criteria and difficulty.  So first up are the entry-level companies for those with absolutely no experience, and then we scale up from there.

Way with Words

This is a great company to start with.  They provide training for those that have never done transcription work before, and the potential to scale your earning as you get better is great too!

Requirements:   No previous experience necessary! Training is given if necessary.

English as a first language

Your own computer

Up to date antivirus software

Can use Microsoft Word

Pay: $0.45 - $1.73 per audio minute

How to apply: Simply sign up and then work through their training and assessments

Our thoughts: Great company for first-timers.  Can set your own hours.  The better and faster you get, the more you’ll make!

They’re an American company so they pay in dollars but they do hire from the UK.  They also provide short audio clips (10 mins or less) which are great for new transcribers.  You can control the amount you work and they have no minimum time requirements from you.

Requirements:   Good communication skills

Proficient in spoken/written English

Excellent comprehension of American/British/Australian/Indian accents

Pay: $5 - $25 per audio hour

$5 bonus for every 3 hours completed

Paid via paypal

How to apply: Online test

Our thoughts: Great company to start with.  Short audio clips.  No particular time commitment.  They also have a log of practice and test resources before you start.

Transcribe Me

They are similar to Scribie.  They’re based in the UD but hire from anywhere as long as your English is good enough.  They provide short clips to work on (often 5 mins or under) and they don’t require any specific time commitments.  So you can control when and how much you work.

Requirements:  Your own computer

Additional training given

Pay: $15 - $22 per audio hour

Paid via PayPal

How to apply: Simply sign up with just an English test.

Our thoughts: Flexible working and delivery times.  Very reputable company.  Perfect for a bit of extra income.

They have a lovely ethos and they are keen for you to enjoy and get something out of the work too.  Solid rates of pay and not the most difficult requirements to join.

Requirements:  65 wpm

English GCSE grade C or above

Fast internet service

Based in the UK

They will provide transcription software

Pay: From 45p per audio minute.  Est £6.75 - £9 per hour

How to apply: Fill in an application

Pass initial tests

Additional training then given

They do have a practice test you can take before applying

Our thoughts : Great reputation. Friendly company with family focus approach. They don’t have the fastest typing requirement either so another great one to start with.

McGowan Transcribe + Translate

One of the leading companies in the UK for transcriptions.  Because of this, they are looking for experience.

Requirements:    Must be able to transcribe 90 mins of audio 4 days per week.

DBS certificate

Pay: Varies but very competitive

How to apply: Phase 1 – Fill in an application form, complete a 5-minute transcription test

Phase 2 – Work on live files (you will be paid) to test whether you are a good fit

Our thoughts : Flexible working and delivery times.  Very reputable company.  Perfect for a bit of extra income.

McGowan Transcriptions

Take1 Transcriptions

Transcription work in TV working on shows for the BBC, Channel 4, Sky.  Something a bit different from all the others.  But they are looking for people with a lot more experience.

Requirements :  Experience required

Available 20 hours per week

Good knowledge of current affairs

Fast internet connection

Pay: Starting at 40p per audio min.  Rising to 60-80p per audio min

How to apply : Send in your CV

Complete basic spelling and grammar test

Our thoughts: Working on some very interesting TV projects.  Something a bit different.  Ideal for faster typers

UK Transcription

They specialise in audio interview transcriptions.  seeking transcribers for an immediate start. They offer some of the best rates in the industry, interesting subject matter, and total autonomy over your workload.

Requirements:     75 wpm

UK bank account

Excellent English

Bonus points for including IHRTHJDH in your application subject line! (genuinely)

Pay: Very competitive

How to apply: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  with CV and short cover letter with experience and availability.  To get an application form

Copy typing and audio typing tests after application

Paid trial files after that

Our thoughts: Flexible working and delivery times.  We like their sense of humour!

Pagesix Transcription Service

Home-based audio transcribers that post jobs for you to search through rather than sent directly.

Requirements:  70 wpm

Live in the UK

English as first language

Flexible availability

Pay: Competitive

How to apply: Initial Online spelling and grammar test

Then audio typing test

Our thoughts: Flexible working.  Well established company with a good amount of work

Freelance Transcription Services

Joining a transcription agency is not the only way to make money typing from home.  You could also offer up your transcription services on freelancer sites. This way the clients come directly to you, and you could potentially make a little more in the long run by cutting out the middle agency taking its cut.  

Note: It will take time to grow a client base and you may very well have to start charging much lower fees.

Fiverr is one of the largest freelancer websites online offering everything from copywriting and transcription to animation, editing, and social media management.

It is a fairly simple process joining and setting up a fiverr account, and it’s free to join too, though they do take a 20% cut of every sale you make.

Once you have your profile you then create a ‘gig’, which is basically a service you are offering at a price you set.

Customers searching for transcription work can then see your gig and hire you to do the work.

There are a lot of great articles and youtube videos about the best way to set up a fiverr profile if this is a route that interests you.  Or you could jump on over to skillshare and sign up for a free trial - they have courses on everything on there! 

Check out Fiverr

Upwork is another massive online freelancer site, though it actually works the opposite way to Fiverr.

You set up your profile, but instead of customers finding you, they post their requirements and you bid for the work.

Again there are an awful lot of very good guides on how to make the best of Upwork out there.

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Whichever route you take I wish you the best of luck in this new adventure.  If you have any questions or just want to update us on how you are getting on then please do let us know in the comments below.

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What to look for when hiring or applying for an online transcription job uk-based..

Online transcription jobs, UK -based, will ask for typing tests so first and foremost, we would recommend you test both your copy-typing and audio-typing speeds to ensure they really do match any wpm claims you are making on your CV , as you will inevitably be tested an interview stage and it could avoid a red face if your ’95 wpm’ turns out to be closer to 40. If you want an transcriptionist job in the UK, this article should help you.

Try this audio typing test

Try this audio transcription test: https://gotranscript.com/practice-transcribing?test=1

PLEASE NOTE: October 2023 – we do NOT HAVE ANY VACANCIES I’m afraid for transcription jobs in the UK. 

If you are looking for a transcriptionist or proofreader, please call us on 02071170066 as our team can start straight away, but it’s not all about speed to secure an online transcription job .

In fact, accuracy is probably the most crucial factor when applying for online transcription jobs UK-based . We don’t believe one audio transcriptionist can be relied upon to deliver totally accurate transcripts with zero errors (nor have the time to research and check name-spellings, continuity errors by the speaker etc). So for that added ‘polish’ and assurance  of quality, with VoiceNotes’ two-step service, your audio file is first transcribed, then proofread by another UK-based expert in our team. Accurate transcripts are essential in business: the omission of the word ‘no’, homophone confusion of ‘compliment’ with ‘complement’ or mishear of ‘free’ and ‘three’ will change the entire meaning of the sentence and could have unfortunate consequences if not spotted by the recipient.

Try this proofreading test:  https://www.proofreadnow.com/blog/can-you-ace-this-basic-proofreading-quiz

Transcriptionist jobs in the UK – what are the rates per hour?

This can really vary. You must bear in mind the price you are paid per audio minutes isn’t the audio minutes you spend transcribing. A one hour file can take 2-5 times the time to transcribe it – then you have to proofread it so work on 5-6 times.

Some companies pay an annual salary for full or part time work (VoiceNotes Ltd does). Many of the others pay per audio minute. It can vary from 70p upwards depending on accuracy and experience.

Will you specialise in an industry sector?

If you have prior experience of working within, for example, the medical, legal or financial industries, it is true that the recruiter may well assume you already possess a good knowledge of sector-specific terminology, which could increase your ‘brownie points’ above those of other candidates. It would be understandable, then, if you felt it wise or safer to restrict your application campaign to your comfort-zone sector. However, if your skills are strong, no recruiter worth their salt would automatically discount an applicant from a different background if your experience suggests you are adaptable, have initiative and could be easily and effectively trained into a new arena – maybe even bring a refreshing new outlook to the table – and the opportunity of a new chapter could be rewarding and stimulating for you too, so don’t be put off from branching out.

Financial online transcription jobs is our most popular role

Indeed, this has guided our own approach to business and recruitment at VoiceNotes : our origins lie in specialist provision of transcription and proofreading services to the financial sector, but, not only have we worked very successfully with clients from variety of other market categories, we have also not restricted our recruitment to financial transcriptionists and editors – skills and talent come first! When they are present, requisite sector knowledge is easily trainable.

Single voice versus multi-voice transcriptions

Multi-voice transcriptions will always present more of a challenge for the transcriptionist. They take considerably more time. This is due to having to discern one voice from another and recognise who is speaking (while filtering out the inevitable overtalk which makes even hearing WHAT is said, let alone by whom, a tricky exercise) in order to be able to accurately convey each person’s contribution to the dialogue. Online transcription jobs UK-based roles invariably involve multi-voice projects as much, if not more, than simpler, single-voice dictation

How long does it take to transcribe an hour of audio?

In general, it takes about 5-6 times the length of the audio file to transcribe and proofread. At VoiceNotes, we have at least two people working on a voicenote transcription for accuracy. In most companies it’s all up to one person – you – to both transcribe and proofread. Online transcription jobs will not necessarily prove lucrative if you aren’t both fast AND accurate, once you take into consideration how many hours it will take you to transcribe – and proofread – the audio. So you need to be confident of your skills before taking on an audio transcription project. 

Will transcription jobs increase due to the increase in Zoom and other online meetings?

This is already proving to be the case. Despite some platforms such as Zoom promoting auto-transcription of meetings, those in business who require accurate, grammatically-correct and professionally-formatted capture of the discussion (and who do not have the time to waste in subsequent painstaking proof-reading, while cross-referencing against the audio, to amend the inevitable errors and ‘digital mishears’), quickly realised that what may have seemed to be the thriftier route inevitably represented a tangibly false economy, and allowing an expert provider to take the strain made both financial sense and ensured a more polished – and, critically, secure – result……. Transcription security  Business meetings and professional recordings often feature highly sensitive content, so ensuring the protection of client data is a crucial factor which should never be taken lightly by any transcription company in its service delivery. Security due diligence should extend from the delivery platform to the individuals in its employment. Similarly, every individual should take personal responsibility towards adherence to security protocols. This is perhaps even more critical in the remote-working universe. VoiceNotes’ delivery platform passes all penetration tests. All employees pass CRB checks, in addition signing confidentiality contracts. We work on securely locked-down and encrypted company equipment. All equipment and processes pass ISO 27001 standards. 

Read the job spec for the online transcription jobs carefully

It may seem obvious, but it’s surprising how quickly you can get ahead of the competition when you actually take the time to read what the recruiting company is looking for.

To quote our Director of Operations & Client Services, Marian Shepherd “When I recruit, I always make a point of asking for a covering letter (and add that CVs without covering letters will not be considered). That subsequently helps fine-tune the selection process, as apart from giving me the chance to hear a little of the candidate’s ‘voice’ at an early stage, if a CV then arrives without the letter, you know the sender has either a) deliberately disregarded the request and can’t be bothered to make the effort – NOT our desired recruit, or b) they missed the request for the cover letter entirely – far from ideal when we’re looking for transcriptionists – and especially proofreaders – whose close attention to detail is crucial to the role!”

Our job specs for online transcription jobs UK-based We always provide specific detail of the roles for which we are recruiting in our job board advertisements. We feel it’s important (and fair!) for candidates to have a clearer idea of expectations and how they will be spending their day, rather than a vague ‘audio typist/proofreader required’. This helps potential candidates to make a more informed decision over whether the role will be right for them. In turn, this helps increase the chance of our receiving candidates who will be a good match for us. As an example, below is our current job spec for an audio typist’s role, included in our posted recruitment ads:

The role includes:

• Fast and accurate audio transcription of voicenotes and other transcriptions received, both via the VoiceNotes administration system and other audio file formats, with a diligent focus on correct spelling and punctuation.
• Developing, as an ongoing requirement, a broad knowledge of industry-appropriate terminology, names of key individuals and companies etc., to further increase accuracy of transcriptions.
• Becoming fully conversant with the use of relevant internet sites and ‘tools’ (such as the FSA register) to increase sector knowledge as appropriate.
• The senior transcriptionist is responsible for overseeing and training of new transcriptionists who may join the Company, ensuring they are fully aware of Company expectations of their performance in the transcription role.
• Ensuring appropriate prioritising of notes for typing. For instance, that same day turnaround clients, or 24 hours clients nearing deadline, are a priority versus less urgent notes.
• And wherever else you see a need and want to take the role…..!

While the job spec for audio proofreaders is as follows:

This role focusses on highly skilled proofreading. However, it also does also require typing support for transcriptionists when necessary. So the spec includes:

• Audio proofreading of incoming ‘voicenotes’ and transcriptions called in and dictated by clients. You need to ensure the highest standards of accuracy (a keen ear for regional and international accents is a prerequisite in achieving this).
• Demonstration of tenacity in making every effort to ensure there are no gaps in the text. For example, to check name spellings of companies and individuals mentioned.
• Demonstration of excellent grammar and punctuation skills (there will be a test at interview stage).
• Fast, accurate typing to support full-time transcriptionists when required.
• An aptitude for quickly assimilating skills in new IT systems.
• A willingness to expand your role and take on more responsibilities over time.

The ads for both roles always conclude with that all-important aforementioned request….! We would love to hear from you if we have an opportunity (see below). If so, please forward your CV, with a covering letter. The covering letter conveying why the position appeals to you and what you feel you would bring to the role. (Please note, the covering letter is essential for your application)

Are there any opportunities with VoiceNotes now for UK-based online transcription jobs?

I’m afraid not at the moment.

A professional team, ready to work on multi-voice transcriptions is key

The VoiceNotes team is comprised of a full-time, permanent group of employees.  We don’t have a long list of freelancers. This is quite un usual for a transcription and proofreading agency. However, we believe it’s the only way to ensure delivery of a consistent, high-quality service to our clients. Additionally it enables thorough employee security vetting. Training and ongoing performance development is easier with permanent employees. Plus, enables us to quickly become familiar with our clients, their specific requirements and business terminology. In effect, VoiceNotes becomes your ‘remote, in-house team’!

Feel free to talk to us about our recruiting. We are very open and honest in all aspects of the company. VoiceNotes tries to cultivate a culture of honestly and are very approachable. 

Good luck with your search. We hope you find a great job soon. Keep positive!

Work for TypeOut

Work for us.

Thank you for your interest in working for TypeOut.

We are currently recruiting experienced audio typists March 2021!!

Please complete the application form at the bottom of this page or send us your C.V. ([email protected]) – we do not accept applications via telephone .

TypeOut began in 2008 and provides a reliable, accurate and efficient transcription service to many business sectors. We have established long term business relationships with blue chip organisations, local authorities, police forces, central government, universities and small businesses.

Our client base grows weekly and the nature of the work is exciting, interesting and varied. We are currently seeking, experienced, self-employed, home based audio typists/transcribers.

The most important skill required is that you need to be accurate and reliable. TypeOut prides itself on the quality of the transcriptions it produces and we seek typists who strive to achieve the same level of accuracy.

Working as a self-employed typist , especially with TypeOut, has many benefits:

• You choose your hours
• Work any day or take time off at short notice
• Self-employed – you can work for several different companies at the same time
• Work from the comfort of your own home

If you would like a flexible home based, freelance audio typing job then please continue reading.

The majority of our work is as follows:

• One to one interviews
• Focus groups (multiple speakers)
• Legal work including PACE interviews
• Medical reports and letters
• Dictation – including surveyors reports

In order to join our team you will need the following:

• We only accept highly experienced typists who are  currently  working for other transcription organisations
• Must be “self-employed” and have a UTR number from HMRC
• A computer and a good broadband internet connection as well as email
• Have your own digital transcription equipment, this includes a USB foot pedal and software
• Good quality headphones
• English MUST be your native language

Skills required:

• Minimum audio typing speed of 75wpm
• A high standard of English grammar
• Knowledge of search engines – will be required to search for words during the transcription process

How to apply:

• Do not apply by telephone  – we only accept applications via our form below

Next steps:

• Your C.V and application form will be reviewed by our recruitment team and if successful you will receive an email asking you to complete a typing test.
• If you pass the test then you will be sent a  confidentiality agreement  to sign and on receipt of this you will start receiving job notifications.

Please note:

• There are no fees when joining TypeOut
• Due to the nature of outsourcing, there is no guarantee of regular work or income but we are always very busy
• If you are DBS (CRB) cleared please let us know – some jobs require this

Application Form

Email Address*

Contact Number*

Other Information

Other Agencies*

Transcription equipment used*

Average Availablity*

Expected rates of pay (per audio minute)

1 to 1 Interviews* £0.50 £0.55 £0.60 £0.65 £0.70 £0.75 £0.80 Other

Medical* £0.50 £0.55 £0.60 £0.65 £0.70 £0.75 £0.80 Other

Multiple voice / focus groups* £0.50 £0.55 £0.60 £0.65 £0.70 £0.75 £0.80 Other

Attach your C.V. (your C.V. must be attached)

Attach your C.V.*

What our clients say about us

Thanks TypeOut, the transcripts are perfect. We will definitely be looking to use the service again.

Just wanted to say that the service has been spot on. Quick turn around, accurate transcriptions and a reasonable price. Thank you very much to you and the team.

Typeout are very efficient, always accurate, deliver when they say they will and are great people to work with. We only use Typeout these days.

I could not have been happier with the transcription service I received from TypeOut. The turnaround was quick and of good quality (despite the sector specific language and acronyms used in the audio files). Would use TypeOut again to help with the burden of transcribing long qualitative interviews! Researcher, North East

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Accuro  is the leading transcription company in the UK and is always looking for talented and experienced transcribers, home editors and proofreaders to join their panel of professionals. Click the boxes below for more information.

Accuro provide medical transcription services to all medical disciplines and are always looking for new transcribers to work alongside us. 

If you have at least 3 years’ medical typing experience in any speciality, then please read the below information to find out more and apply.

Our recruitment team will allocate you to either a transcription role, or a home editor/proofreader role (where you will edit speech recognition files) – once you’re registered with Accuro, you can request to be moved to either/both transcription or home editor/proofreader.

Please note: You will need to be based in the UK, as we are unable to send our clients’ data offshore.

Accuro work with a number of industries providing the following services:

• Legal transcription
• Academia/research transcription
• Human resources transcription
• Data inputting services
• Translation services
• General multi-voice transcription
• Proofreading/editing services
• Property transcription services
• Captioning/subtitling services

If you have any typing experience whatsoever, please do not hesitate to read the information below and apply. 

Our software has been built to stringent NHS standards, and requires the following equipment:

• Windows 10 or newer machine with over 4gb RAM and a dual core processor. Apple Macintosh machines are not supported.
• Microsoft 365 – latest version of Office. Older versions of Microsoft Office will not work .
• Transcription foot pedal (or know how to use hotkeys). 
• Broadband/fibre internet. 
• A good quality set of headphones.

We also recommend a transcription foot pedal.

We recommend Olympus foot pedals or Infinity foot pedals ; however, other foot pedals may work (we cannot guarantee that other generic foot pedals will work).

When you start with Accuro, you will be at a set rate. Once you have completed a substantial amount of work and built up a client base, you can request to change your rate and Accuro’s team will advise what is best to maximise the work you will receive.

Each month Accuro create an invoice for you which is paid by Bacs directly into your bank account. You will be self-employed and will need to register as such with HMRC.

You will be contracted on a freelance basis and as such you determine how often and when you want to work. Once you’re set up, you will have a “timesheet” for the next seven days where you can request the minutes of dictation you want to complete on any given day.

Your commitment to us is that when you request work, it is completed by the pre-agreed time, usually by 9am the following working day.

Yes! A lot of our transcribers work for Accuro in the evenings/early mornings before their full or part-time employment. A number of our transcribers move away from the ‘9 to 5’ and work with Accuro on a more regular basis.

You will be contracted on a freelance basis and as such you determine how often and when you want to work. 

For more information on being a freelancer, please visit the Gov.uk website here .

Flexibility

You choose how much dictation you want to type, when you want to type it and how often you want to work for us. Many transcribers love this about Accuro as you don’t have to put in the dreaded holiday request and wait nervously for its approval. If you are a parent, then childcare during school holidays is no longer a problem. 

Tailored customer base

No matter where your experience lies, we have a customer base for you. Our recruitment team and work-allocation team will go through your CV and assign customers that best reflect your skillset, whether that be nine years in a GP surgery, four years in family law or 12 years as a neurosurgeon’s personal secretary. After all, typing what you know and enjoy makes it both fun and financially viable.

Who needs one client when you could have 30? As a national outsourcing company our customer base is much larger than if you were to set up your own personal service, meaning you will receive a variety of different customers to type for. You will build up a regular customer base whose work you will receive consistently, but you can also try different accounts as they come on board too. The more customers you type for the more work you receive and the more money you earn.

We have a dedicated transcriber management team whose goal is the improvement and wellbeing of all the transcribers on our panel. Whether you have a question about how to request work, how to lay out a certain document or just generally want to have a chat about working with us, somebody will be available to help!

As you begin typing, you will also receive regular feedback from our in-house editing team which will help you understand what a customer wants, and to answer any queries you have regarding terminology and our transcribers often end up learning something that helps them going forwards.

Our IT support team are also on hand to help you as much as possible with any software or computer problems you may encounter – after all, if your PC isn’t working, then how are you supposed to work with us?

Medical transcription jobs

Perfect if you are interested in medical transcription jobs from home.

Multivoice transcription jobs

Perfect if you have worked typing police interviews, HR meetings or other meetings involving multiple people.

Other transcription jobs

Perfect if you are interested in transcription jobs from home but don't have medical or psychiatry experience.

Transcription jobs (home)

Perfect if you are interested in transcription jobs from home and are looking for a flexible working schedule that allows you to manage your own workload. 

Editor / proofreader jobs (home)

Accuro's home editor / proofreader roles require you to edit / proofread professional proofread speech recognition files. 

Administrator jobs (Cheshire)

We are looking to recruit an administrator to join our operations team based at our offices in the centre of the lively town of  Knutsford, Cheshire. 

Accuro are recruiting

Accuro  is one of the top transcription companies in the UK and is always looking for talented and experienced transcribers, home editors and proofreaders to join their panel of professionals. If you are interested in transcription jobs from home,  home editor jobs or proofreading jobs and are looking for a flexible working schedule that allows you to manage your own workload, joining Accuro’s team could be perfect for you.

Adminstrator jobs Cheshire

Accuro is looking to recruit an administrator to join the operations team based at the offices in the centre of the lively town of Knutsford, Cheshire. 

Key Account Manager Cheshire

Accuro is looking to recruit a Key Account Manager to work with the Sales Director at the offices in the centre of the lively town of Knutsford, Cheshire. 

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