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INTRODUCING JN TEMPO

A clearer start to every working day.

Contractor time, approvals, purchase orders and billing. Connected in one place, built around the people doing the work.

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V2.0.0 rollout

SEE IT IN ACTION

The working week, on one screen.

Real screens from the live product, shown with a sample organisation. Browse dashboards, approvals, reports and the contractor view on a phone.

JN Tempo admin dashboard for a sample agency, with notices, dashboard filters and statistics for contractors, placements, approvals and missing timesheets.

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Dashboard

Key figures come first: active contractors and placements, approvals waiting and missing timesheets, each with the dates it covers.

Real screens from jntempo.jnhorizon.com. Sample organisation and data shown.

WHAT JN TEMPO DOES

Everything the working day needs.

V2.0.0 is the release where JN Times became JN Tempo. It went live on 29 September 2026, and the wider rollout continues. Each item below says where it stands.

Available nowPart of the V2.0.0 rollout

Available now means it is listed on the live product site. Part of the V2.0.0 rollout means it is in scope and still being completed.

Brand and experience

JN Times is now JN Tempo.

A new name and a refreshed navy and orange design, with screens that work as well on a phone as they do at a desk.

  • Rebrand from JN Times to JN Tempo, with the same account and dataAvailable now
  • New orange and navy designAvailable now
  • Light and dark themesAvailable now
  • Contractor screens designed for phones firstAvailable now
  • Collapsible navigationAvailable now
  • Dashboard widgets that admins and managers can arrangeAvailable now
JN Tempo admin dashboard for a sample agency, with notices, dashboard filters and statistics for contractors, placements, approvals and missing timesheets.
Dashboard. Real screen, sample data.

Time and approvals

From first clock in to approved timesheet.

Contractors record their week from any device. Managers see everything waiting for them in one queue, with the detail needed to check it.

  • Weekly and monthly timesheet periods, set per placementAvailable now
  • Server timed clock in and out records with breaksAvailable now
  • One approval queue per manager, with a reason recorded for every returnAvailable now
  • Email notifications and one click remindersAvailable now
  • Submission status showing who has and has not submittedAvailable now
  • Expense claims with receipts, reviewed by the same managerAvailable now
Manager timesheet queue with sample submitted timesheets and approve and reject actions.
Time tracking and approvals. Real screen, sample data.

Purchase order tracking

Purchase orders that stay close to the work.

Purchase order tracking is part of the V2.0.0 rollout. It is designed to keep each order connected to the contractors and placements it covers.

  • Purchase orders linked to contractors and placementsPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • PDF attachments for the original orderPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Remaining balance and expiry warningsPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Read and write permissions for managersPart of the V2.0.0 rollout

These items are in the V2.0.0 rollout scope and are not yet listed on the live JN Tempo site. Check the product site for what is available today.

Feature illustration. Not a product screenshot.

Contractor billing

Billing built on approved hours.

Contractor billing is part of the V2.0.0 rollout. Billing records are planned to draw on approved time, so the figures trace back to the work.

  • Weekly and monthly billing schedulesPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Payment due remindersPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Approved hours with approver detailsPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Rates, currencies and totalsPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Optional purchase order referencesPart of the V2.0.0 rollout

These items are in the V2.0.0 rollout scope and are not yet listed on the live JN Tempo site. JN Tempo does not make payments on your behalf.

Feature illustration. Not a product screenshot.

Exports and reporting

Reports that connect the details.

Build reports from approved fields, preview them and export them. Exports follow the filters you set and the access your role allows.

  • Excel and PDF exports that follow your filters and date rangeAvailable now
  • Custom reports with datasets, columns, filters and groupingAvailable now
  • CSV exports for payrollAvailable now
  • Totals kept separate by currencyAvailable now
  • Validated Xero compatible billing filesPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
Custom report preview for sample timesheets showing the row definition, totals across all rows and the first rows of the table.
Reports and exports. Real screen, sample data.

Contractor information

The details that matter, kept together.

Admins can record the information they need about each contractor and placement. JN Tempo records what you enter. It does not decide employment status or give legal advice.

  • Recorded IR35 status, engagement type and payment arrangement per placement, visible only to admins, with a change historyAvailable now
  • Private notes, left out of exports unless an admin includes themAvailable now
  • Work location and work arrangement captured during onboardingAvailable now
  • Limited company detailsPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Optional bank details with restricted accessPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Expanded profiles with contract datesPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
Onboarding step on a phone asking for a general work location and work arrangement, with sample answers.
Onboarding in short steps. Real screen, sample data.

Roles and onboarding

The right view for everyone involved.

Admins run the organisation, managers review and approve, and contractors record their week. Each person sees what their role allows.

  • Dashboards shaped around admins, managers and contractorsAvailable now
  • Email invitations with delivery status, resend and revokeAvailable now
  • Self onboarding in short steps, saved as people goAvailable now
  • Three step sign up with email verificationAvailable now
  • Welcome emails with a link to set a passwordAvailable now
  • AI assistance on role aware dashboardsPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
  • Inviting additional adminsPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
Invitations tab listing sample invitations with their onboarding state, email delivery status and resend and revoke actions.
Invite people by email. Real screen, sample data.

Corrections and support

Help in the place you need it.

Mistakes happen. Corrections go through the right person, and every change is kept in the history.

  • Clock correction requests with a reason, approved or rejected by the managerAvailable now
  • Approval and audit history that admins can exportAvailable now
  • A guided tour for each roleAvailable now
  • Help buttons beside the settings that need explainingAvailable now
  • Help and Support with frequently asked questionsAvailable now
  • Published Terms, Privacy Notice and Data Processing AgreementAvailable now
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Security work

Built with care for contractor data.

Security work is ongoing across organisation isolation, permissions, uploads, exports and APIs. No software can promise perfect security, so this work continues with every release.

  • Organisations kept apart in the database with row level securityAvailable now
  • Access that follows each person's roleAvailable now
  • Exports created on request and never stored at a public addressAvailable now
  • Card payments handled on Stripe's own checkout pagesAvailable now
  • Further hardening of uploads and APIsPart of the V2.0.0 rollout
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PRICING

One plan, with room to grow.

Every feature and 20 contractor accounts included. Add capacity when you need it.

Monthly

Billed monthly.

£79per month

  • 20 contractor accounts included
  • Admin, manager and contractor roles
  • Timesheets, clock in and out, and expenses
  • Approvals, reminders and notifications
  • Analytics, and Excel, PDF and CSV exports
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Annual

Billed annually.

£799per year

£149 less than twelve monthly payments.

  • Everything in the monthly plan
  • 20 contractor accounts included
  • One payment for the year
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Contractor capacity

Billed monthly, on either plan.

£25per month

  • Each pack adds 20 contractors
  • Add packs from the Billing page as you grow
View contractor capacity options

The JN Tempo site lists a 14 day free trial with no card needed to start. Prices as listed on the product site in October 2026.

View current pricing on JN Tempo

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions.

JN Tempo is software for recruitment agencies and teams that work with contractors. It brings timesheets, clock records, approvals, expenses and reporting into one place, with purchase orders and contractor billing part of the V2.0.0 rollout. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and computers.

JN TEMPO BLOG

Notes on contractor time and billing.

Practical guides on timesheets, approvals, purchase orders, billing and reporting for teams that work with contractors.

Product

What Is JN Tempo? Contractor Time and Billing in One Place

An overview of JN Tempo, the browser based tool from JN Horizon that brings contractor timesheets, approvals, expenses and reporting into one shared record.

5 min readRead article
Product

JN Times Is Now JN Tempo. What Changes in V2.0.0?

JN Times has a new name and a new major release. Here is what changes in V2.0.0, what stays exactly the same and what is still on the way.

4 min readRead article
Timesheets and approvals

How to Track Contractor Hours Without Spreadsheet Confusion

Spreadsheets work until they do not. Here is how to set up contractor time tracking so hours are recorded once, checked early and trusted by everyone downstream.

4 min readRead article
Timesheets and approvals

A Practical Guide to Contractor Timesheet Approvals

Approvals are where timesheets turn into money. A clear approval process keeps contractors paid on time and gives you a record you can stand behind.

4 min readRead article
Purchase orders and billing

Connecting Purchase Orders to Contractor Billing

Invoices that do not match a valid purchase order get stuck. Here is how to connect POs to contractor work so billing goes through the first time.

4 min readRead article
Purchase orders and billing

Weekly and Monthly Contractor Billing. Building a Clear Process

Weekly or monthly, a billing cycle only works if everyone knows what is included and when. Here is how to build a billing process you can repeat without surprises.

4 min readRead article
Purchase orders and billing

Preparing Contractor Billing Data for Accounting Exports

An export is only as good as the data behind it. Here is how to prepare contractor billing data so it imports into your accounting software without rework.

4 min readRead article
Reporting

What Managers Need From a Contractor Dashboard

A good contractor dashboard answers a manager's questions in seconds. Here is what to put on it, what to leave off and how to keep the figures trustworthy.

4 min readRead article
Timesheets and approvals

Handling Clock Corrections With a Clear Approval History

Missed clock outs and wrong taps happen. What matters is how they are corrected, who approves the change and whether you can see the history later.

4 min readRead article
Agency operations

Keeping Contractor Profiles and Business Details Organised

Scattered contractor details cause billing errors and awkward questions. Here is how to keep profiles, company details and placement records organised and access controlled.

4 min readRead article
Reporting

Building Useful Reports From Contractor Time Data

Reports are only useful if someone acts on them. Here is how to build contractor time reports that answer real questions and stay consistent month after month.

4 min readRead article
Buying guides

Choosing Contractor Time Tracking Software for a Growing Team

A practical buying guide for teams outgrowing spreadsheets, with the questions to ask about timesheets, approvals, exports, access and cost before you commit.

4 min readRead article

Bring your working day into focus.

Time, approvals and reporting for teams that work with contractors.

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