Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Havant, Hampshire
Established in 2005, Sterling Accounting & Business Services has built a reputation as a trusted accountancy firm serving businesses and individuals across Hampshire. Our team of qualified professionals brings extensive experience in accounting, taxation, and business advisory services, combining technical expertise with a client-focused approach. We specialise in Limited Company accounts, Sole Trader services, VAT compliance, payroll management, and company formations, ensuring clients receive accurate and timely financial solutions. Our commitment to fixed fees, quoted in advance, provides transparency and value for money. We offer practical business advice, including start-up support, business planning, and administrative assistance, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements and grow sustainably. With a focus on local communities in Portsmouth, Chichester, Waterlooville, and Havant, we prioritise personal service and long-term relationships.Our expertise extends to CIS refunds, where we guarantee prompt submission and immediate transfer of tax rebates upon HMRC receipt. We support businesses with Sage and QuickBooks training, bookkeeping, and Auto Enrolment pension compliance, addressing complex legislative challenges. Our track record of assisting over 200 clients annually demonstrates our reliability and dedication to delivering tailored financial solutions. We maintain strict adherence to professional standards, ensuring all services meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This combination of technical proficiency, local knowledge, and client-centric values positions us as a dependable partner for businesses at every stage of development.
Services
Company Formations
Payroll Services
CIS Refunds
Bookkeeping
VAT Returns
Tax Returns
Business Advice
Sage Training
QuickBooks Support
Auto Enrolment
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fees quoted in advance for complete transparency.
- Our team provides free initial business advice for start-ups.
- We guarantee CIS tax refunds transferred the day HMRC payments are received.
- We complete company formations within 24 hours of registration.
- We combine 18 years' local experience with modern accounting software expertise.
Services
Company Formations
We provide complete company formation services starting at 120 + VAT. Our experts explain legal requirements, complete Companies House forms, and deliver your company number within 24 hours. This service ensures compliance with the Companies Act while enabling immediate business banking arrangements. Clients receive ongoing support for post-formation requirements.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service costs 20 per run for up to five employees, covering all statutory returns and employment allowance claims. We handle starter/leaver processes, SMP/SSP calculations, and real-time reporting requirements. The service includes HMRC submissions and year-end returns, ensuring complete compliance with current employment legislation.
CIS Refunds
We manage Construction Industry Scheme refunds from submission through to final payment. Our guarantee ensures clients receive HMRC refunds on the same day we receive them. The service includes expense validation, form completion, and proactive chasing of delayed payments, maximising cash flow for construction sector businesses.
Bookkeeping
Professional bookkeeping services starting at 25 per hour, covering transaction recording, account reconciliation, and management reporting. We support both cash and accrual accounting systems, providing accurate financial data for decision-making. Services include software setup, data entry, and month-end processing for businesses of all sizes.
VAT Returns
VAT return preparation and submission service priced at 70 per return. We ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including EC Sales Lists and Intrastat reporting. The service includes VAT scheme advice, error correction, and payment planning to optimise cash flow while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We provide statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, payroll, VAT returns, and bookkeeping services for limited companies starting at £600 annually.
Do you assist with construction industry scheme requirements?
Yes, we handle CIS registrations, expense claims, and guarantee HMRC refund transfers on the day we receive payments.
Can you help with business start-up requirements?
We offer free initial advice, company formation services, and business structure guidance to help new businesses establish proper accounting systems.
What software training do you provide?
We offer Sage and QuickBooks training sessions at £35 per hour to help businesses maximise their accounting software capabilities.
How quickly can you form a new company?
We complete company formations within 24 hours, providing your company number and electronic certificate for immediate banking arrangements.
Reviews (1)
Fancis Clark
Dec 28, 2015
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Sterling have been great helping me ensure I am doing all the right things for my first Limited Company. Following the initial consultation, they acted quickly to make sure everything was sorted. Great to work with.
