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Our Services
A complete accounting and advisory practice covering every aspect of your financial life.
Tax Planning
Strategic personal and corporate tax planning that legally minimises your liability — from R&D tax credits and capital allowances to inheritance tax mitigation.
£2.1bn client turnover managedBusiness Advisory
From growth strategy and cash flow forecasting to management accounts and board reporting — we act as a trusted finance partner, not just a year-end filing service.
320+ businesses advisedAnnual Accounts
Statutory accounts prepared to FRS 102 or IFRS standards, filed accurately and on time with Companies House and HMRC. Clear, well-presented financials.
Filed 4,800+ sets of accountsPayroll
Full payroll bureau service including RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pension administration, P60s, P11Ds, and construction industry scheme (CIS) compliance.
6,200 employees on payrollVAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, Making Tax Digital compliance, partial exemption calculations, and advice on international transactions.
100% MTD compliantCompany Formation
Register your limited company, LLP, or branch in as little as 24 hours. We handle all HMRC and Companies House registrations and initial tax structuring.
850+ companies incorporatedOur Team
Jonathan Sterling
Managing Partner — FCA, ICAEW
Diana Cole
Senior Partner — FCCA, ACCA
Marcus Okafor
Tax Partner — CTA, ATT
Priya Mehta
Director — ACA, ICAEW
Our Track Record
£2.1bn in client turnover managed every year.
From sole traders to listed companies, our clients trust us to protect their finances, minimise their tax, and keep them ahead of regulatory change.
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30 minutes with a qualified partner — no obligation, no cost. Available in-person at Canary Wharf or by video call.
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What Our Guests Say
“Sterling & Cole have managed our group accounts for six years. Their tax planning advice alone has saved us over £340,000. Jonathan and his team are meticulous and proactive.”
Industry Sectors We Serve
Deep expertise across the sectors that drive the London economy.
How does SCALA AccountantOS compare to traditional tools?
See why businesses switch from fragmented software to one AI platform.
| Feature | SCALA AccountantOS | Traditional Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Booking & Availability | Real-time AI booking, 24/7 via WhatsApp & web | Phone calls, manual diary, missed enquiries |
| Customer Communication | SARA AI responds instantly in any language | Staff answers during business hours only |
| CRM & Follow-ups | Automatic reminders, loyalty tracking, win-back flows | Spreadsheets or no CRM at all |
| Analytics & Reporting | Live dashboard: revenue, occupancy, conversion rate | End-of-month manual reports, always lagging |
| Setup & Running Cost | From €97/month, live same day, no IT needed | €500-2,000/month across 5+ fragmented tools |
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Proven results
Businesses using SCALA save 23+ hours/week on average
23+
hours saved per week
3×
faster customer response
40%
average booking increase