Independent software guidance for UK businesses
SterlingPeak is a UK-based editorial publication. We research, compare, and review accounting, payroll, and business software so that finance teams at growing companies can make informed decisions without sifting through vendor marketing.
Why we exist
The UK market deserves better
Most software review sites are built for US audiences — they overlook Making Tax Digital, UK payroll legislation, HMRC reporting, VAT schemes, and CIS requirements. The result is content that doesn't help the people who actually need it.
We started SterlingPeak because UK finance professionals deserve guidance written for the regulatory and operational reality they work in every day. Every guide, comparison, and review on this site is built around the workflows and compliance obligations that matter to businesses registered in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What we do
Research-led, practical, and current
We evaluate software against the criteria that UK businesses actually care about — MTD readiness, payroll accuracy, bank feed reliability, reporting depth, and real-world pricing including add-ons. Our team references HMRC documentation, tests product features, and consults practitioners with hands-on experience.
When regulations change or a product updates its pricing, we update the article. Accuracy isn't a one-time effort — it's an ongoing commitment.
How we work
Editorial principles
Independence first
Commercial relationships never influence what we write. Products are evaluated on merit against the same criteria, whether or not we have a partnership with the provider.
UK-specific by default
Every article considers HMRC requirements, UK payroll legislation, VAT schemes, and the compliance realities that generic review sites overlook.
Transparent about revenue
Some links on our site are affiliate links — if you click through and subscribe, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. We disclose this clearly and it never affects our editorial conclusions.
Corrections are public
If we get something wrong, we fix it and note the change. Readers can report errors through our contact page and we aim to address factual corrections the same day.
Questions, corrections, or feedback?
We take accuracy seriously. If something needs updating or you have a question about our editorial approach, get in touch.