The Sterling Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just have to say i have been dealing with a lady at Sterling called Kelly , and she is by far the most helpful person iv dealt with . I'm genuinely not one for leaving people reviews good or bad , b... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful Absolutely awful. You pay tax. National insurance. THEIR national insurance. An apprentice levy. All tallies up to approx 40% of wages. 40%. Absolutely unbelievable!!... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called with enquiry and spoke to Holly She made the process very easy, by explaining quickly how to proceed She had a full understanding of the umbrella service and attributes that ca... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah from Sterling has been extremely helpful and very patient and helping me set up the app and talked me through how to summit expenses on the portal correctly . I have spoke to Sarah 3 times on th... See more

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As one of the longest established contractor organisations in the UK, the team at Sterling ensures that contractors and agencies receive the highest quality services, from umbrella PAYE solutions, CIS contractors services, limited company contractor se...


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Well I called because I was interested in joining sterling and I talk to a lady call Laura she was very helpful and answered all my questions and cleared some stuff up that I was unsure of I was with sterling before or in May and didn't really understand how umbrella companies work so I ended up leaving but Laura explained everything I'm happy to be with Stirling now

22 September 2022
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Tha nks for your lovely reiew. I have passed your comments onto Laura

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had great experience with jenny and…

Had great experience with jenny and Laura after my agency did file my wages properly. They made sure I got paid what I was due

23 September 2022
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We are please to have both Jen and Laura on our team. Thanks for your review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I struggled to understand what was…

I struggled to understand what was going on with my payments and Laura McFadden got in touch with me couldn’t have been a better person as new to this I didn’t understand it at all and she explained it all thoroughly and took her time making sure I understood everything, she went that extra step which made me really happy as no one does that for anybody anymore. Great attitude and very polite! Thank you so much!

21 September 2022
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We have passed your feedback onto Laura. thanks you for your review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having a great experience with The…

Having a great experience with The Sterling Group customer service today. Speaking to Jessica Rosbotham on the phone today, while she tried explaining a very complex calculation of my payslip in terms of tax rates, NIN and other deductions etc.
I had no idea what are all the deductions on my payslip and was very confused.
During almost 50 mins call, I now understand all the sums that I have been deducted from my total gross and where the money goes. I was also made aware about an emergency tax code applied to my tax rate code.
Jessica was kind to explain that I could get this removed if I speak with HMRC, so I get most of my slip.

16 September 2022
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Thank you for your lovely review. jessica is a great member of our service team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lady that attended to me by the…

The lady that attended to me by the name “HOLLY WATERS” was very helpful & made sure my issue was sorted out.
Very big thank you to her.

9 September 2022
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Thanks for your feedback regarding holly :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had little understanding of claiming…

Had little understanding of claiming back expenses and was losing money every week. The administrator Ryan balogh went above and beyond to explain and rectify my losses. Couldn’t have been more helpful

23 August 2022
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thank you for your review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Payroll and customer service

Many thanks to Sterling payroll, having to deal with multiple choice questions and phone calls on a busy Friday afternoon can’t be easy, fast and efficient service re-activation of C.I.S. account?, Patient with experience using the telephones getting the customer where they need to be with regards to any online portals signing of documents wage slips and wage payments?, 10 out of 10 for good service and quality correspondence

19 August 2022
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Thank you for your review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had joined up to this agency and I…

I had joined up to this agency and I really didn’t have a clue on how to input the information for expenses mileage anything.
I had spoken to Sarah munroe and I must admit she was highly professional a pleasure to deal with she couldn’t do enough for me and she also worked on over her hours to help me. I really appreciated it as I would of lost money otherwise.
The service is brilliant and I cannot fault Sarah for her professionalism and her total effort on the call.
Thanks again I would highly recommend this service.

4 August 2022
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Thank you for your review. Sarah does go out of her way to help contractors :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got intouch with Ryan from sterling via…

Got intouch with Ryan from sterling via the WhatsApp regarding myself having trouble submitting mileage expenses, explained everything to him and he then took it apon himself to fully explain to me how it all works, how I’d go about submitting them correctly for a future reference and got it all resolved and paid for me.. top bloke Ryan 🤙🏼

26 July 2022
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Reply from The Sterling Group

Thank you for your review. We agree Ryan is a top bloke!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sterling team

Jessica was very helpful polite and when she said something would get it did

Very professional and she’s a credit to the sterling team

Thanks

25 July 2022
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thank you for your review. We are very proud to have Jessica on the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holly was extremely helpful in…

Holly was extremely helpful in resolving the issues I experienced getting set up and I look forward to collaborating in the future should we be in touch again.

22 July 2022
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Thank you for your review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sterling Group & Laura McFadden... Hats off to you both.

I have nothing but positive feedback for the Sterling Group.
Especially the representative I have dealt with Laura McFadden. He willingness to get any request I've asked promptly resolved is that of the highest standard. Thank you.

21 July 2022
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Reply from The Sterling Group

Thank you for your review. Laura was delighted when she saw the feedback

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful customer service and rude staff

Awful customer service and rude staff. Wanted clarity on mileage expenses as they never seem to get processed and rejected for whatever reason and the only time it gets paid is when I call up to speak to someone, yet all I got was a rude patronising lady on the phone. Unfortunately I am being forced to use this umbrella scheme because of IR35 and besides getting shafted every single week through unlawful deductions I really could do without the rude attitude at the other end of the phone

20 July 2022
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Hi, I am sorry to hear you are disappointed with the service you have received. i am having trouble locating your account. if you could please call me on 01925626200 and ask for Eilidh Kristiansen. Many thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent work Laura mcfadden.

I had a phone call with Laura mcfadden this morning/afternoon, she was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable, I would recommend anyone wanting to join ask for her.

8 July 2022
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Hi Kevin, thank you for your review.

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