CIPP Trained
Payroll Professionals
100%
RTI Filing Accuracy
24hr
Turnaround on Changes
Zero
Setup Fees
Price-matched this year, commission for you every year
Transfer your payroll clients to Sterling and we will match the rate they are currently paying you for payroll, for the remainder of the tax year. Your clients see no price increase and you still earn a recurring commission on every account you hand over. From April, clients move to our standard tier pricing and your commission continues for the lifetime of the relationship.
Up to 50%
Commission Share
We understand the challenges you face
Running payroll alongside your core accounting practice is one of the most common growth blockers we see in UK practices.
Payroll is eating into your chargeable hours
Every hour your team spends on payroll processing is an hour not spent on advisory, tax planning, or high-margin work. We take that burden completely off your plate.
One RTI error can damage your firm's reputation
HMRC penalties and late filings reflect on you, even if the mistake was a client's fault. We carry the risk and the compliance burden so your practice stays protected.
Payroll margin is thin, or non-existent
If you are not set up as a dedicated payroll bureau, running payroll in-house is rarely profitable. There is a better model.
In-house Payroll versus Sterling
A clear comparison of what running payroll internally actually costs versus outsourcing to a dedicated bureau partner.
Three ways to partner with us
We flex around your practice model, whether you want to be completely hands-off or retain the client relationship entirely.
White Label Bureau
We run payroll entirely under your brand. Your clients deal only with you. Sterling operates invisibly in the background, handling all RTI, pensions, year-end, and HMRC correspondence.
- Branded payslips and reports
- Your firm as point of contact
- Full RTI and compliance management
- Scalable capacity without hiring
Referral Partnership
Pass your payroll clients directly to us. We price-match the rate your clients pay for the rest of the tax year so switching is seamless, then they move to our standard tier pricing from April. Best of all, you earn a recurring monthly commission on every account you hand over, for the life of the client, with zero operational responsibility.
- Up to 50% recurring commission, for life of client
- Price-match on your client rate this tax year
- Clients transition to Sterling tier pricing from April
- No operational responsibility, no conflict with core services
Capacity Overflow
Already running payroll but overwhelmed at month-end? We act as your bureau overflow, handling the excess so your team stays focused and your turnaround times never slip.
- Flexible monthly capacity
- Matches your processes and deadlines
- Seamless handoff protocols
- No long-term commitment required
Everything. Handled.
When you partner with Sterling, you are not outsourcing part of payroll. You are handing the entire function to a team of specialists. Here is everything we take off your desk:
- Full Payment Submissions (FPS) every pay cycle, on time
- Employer Payment Summaries (EPS), including nil returns
- Auto-enrolment assessment and pension provider submissions
- P60 production and year-end filing
- P11D preparation and submission
- All HMRC correspondence and tax code changes
- New starter onboarding and P45 processing
- CIS subcontractor verification and monthly returns
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"We were spending nearly 20 hours a month on payroll for 8 clients. Sterling took over the entire function and our clients have not noticed a thing. Payroll now just works, every time."
Managing Partner
Exeter-based Accountancy Practice