Specialist Charity Accountants

Dedicated to Your Cause, Committed to Accuracy

Who Are We

At Sterling Gate Accountants, we specialise in accounting services for charities and non-profits. With deep sector knowledge, we provide clear financial insights, reliable reporting, and strategic advice to help you stay compliant, manage donations, and plan for growth.

Let us take care of the numbers—so you can focus on making a difference

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Bookkeeping Services

Our bookkeeping service is fully automated, and all processes are integrated, allowing you real time information into the financial performance of your organisation


By utilising QuickBooks or Xero bookkeeping softwares, you can generate several financial statements including Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cashflow statements for whichever period you require, at the touch of a button.


Our bookkeeping service extends to producing management accounts and or other ad-hoc management information.

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Why Choose Us?

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Charity-Specific Expertise

We specialise in charity accounting, understanding the unique financial challenges your organisation faces

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Clear and Accurate Reporting

Our transparent reports help you stay informed and compliant, ensuring financial clarity.

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In-Depth Regulatory Knowledge

We keep you up-to-date with charity regulations, ensuring you remain fully compliant with the Charity Commission.

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Focus on Your Mission

We handle your accounting, allowing you to focus on what matters most – your cause

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Payroll and Workplace Pension Management

The rules relating to payroll and workplace pensions are constantly changing.


We can remove the hassle, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. We will also ensure all submissions are made to HMRC, pension contributions are accurate and re-enrolment is compliant.

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Would you like a Free Discovery Call With An Accountant

We Offer a Free discovery call, all you need to do is leave your contact details using the below form

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Charity Resources And Templates

We have developed an expanding collection of resources and templates that are highly beneficial for all charities.

Resources and Templates

Why Choose Specialist Charity Accountants?

The charity and social enterprise sectors are evolving rapidly, with increasing regulatory and compliance demands. Meeting these requirements can be challenging, and as funders and regulators focus more on compliance, maintaining “public trust” has never been more critical for the sector’s credibility. Our team of charity accountants understands the delicate balance between fulfilling the complex accounting needs of your organisation and ensuring your long-term sustainability—without compromising your values and mission.



Our specialist charity accountancy services, tailored to your specific needs, include:


  • Preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with the Charities Act, Charities SORP, and other relevant legislation.
  • Independent examination services.
  • System and governance reviews, ensuring efficient operations and freeing up time for your core mission.
  • Advice on setting up new organisations, addressing regulatory, taxation, and governance matters.
  • Charity taxation, including VAT, gift aid maximisation, and charitable trading strategies.
  • Outsourcing finance function




How Our Independent Examination Process Works

In four seamless and environmentally friendly stages

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AML Checks and Engagement Letter

 By law, we are obligated to perform AML checks on all trustees. We will request proof of identity and address from each trustee of the charity. Upon receiving these documents, we will provide an engagement letter that outlines the scope of our services, fees, and responsibilities.

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Preparation of Accounts and carry out the examination

Upon receiving your draft accounts or trial balance, we will prepare the financial statements in compliance with the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) and carry out our examination

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Draft & Approval

Once the accounts and independent examination are complete, we will send the accounts along with our independent examination report in PDF format for the chair to review, approve, and sign the balance sheet.

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Submission to the Charity Commission

Once we receive the signed copy of the accounts, we will sign the independent examiner’s report and send all the required documents to the charity, who will then submit them to the Charity Commission.

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Timeframe

The time frame to complete the independent examination varies depending on the size of the charity, but it is typically completed within two weeks from the time we receive all the necessary documents.

Some of the services we offer

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BOOKKEEPING

In addition to our experienced accountants, we also offer bookkeeping services using the latest software, ensuring all transactions are categorised in accordance with Charity Commission guidance

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ACCOUNTS PREPARATIONS

We can use the figures you provide to prepare the accounts in accordance with the SORP issued by the Charity Commission, ensuring they meet the required criteria.

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CHARITY TAX

Providing advice on Gift Aid, VAT relief, and tax exemptions for charities. We also ensure tax compliance and minimising tax liabilities.

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INTERNAL AUDIT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION

We offer internal audit services to assess the charity's internal controls and provide recommendations to strengthen them. Additionally, we carry out independent examinations, which are required by the Charity Commission for charities with a turnover over £25,000

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ADVISORY SERVICES

We provides expert guidance to charities on various aspects of their operations, including legal, financial, governance, and regulatory matters. This service can help charities with compliance, strategy development, fundraising, risk management, and reporting requirements

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PAYROLL AND WORKPLACE PENSION

Efficiently manage payroll and workplace pensions with our expert assistance.