Payroll & Administration Services

Our Payroll & Back-Office Administration Services

Sterling Crest Group Pty Ltd provides 10 specialized services designed to simplify employer obligations, ensure on-time and accurate wage distribution, and keep your business records structured and compliant.

Registered Australian Entity
ABN: 21 703 422 495
Sydney Based Team
Wentworthville NSW 2145
Accurate & On-Time
Structured Pay Run Verification
STP & Super Ready
Single Touch Payroll Phase 2
Workflow Precision

How a Pay Run Works with Sterling Crest Group

A reliable, step-by-step cycle designed to keep your workforce paid on time and your records accurate without administrative stress.

Step 1

Data Collation

You submit timesheets, roster updates, or leave applications. We check for completeness, standard hours, overtime, and allowances.

Step 2

Double-Check & Calc

We process gross-to-net calculations, tax withholdings, superannuation guarantee, and conduct pre-run review checks.

Step 3

Client Approval & ABA

You receive a summary report for sign-off. Once confirmed, we generate your bank ABA payment file for fast batch disbursement.

Step 4

Payslips & STP Filing

Payslips are securely emailed to your staff and Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 data is submitted directly to the ATO.

Full Service Directory

Comprehensive Payroll & Back-Office Administration

Explore our 10 focused services designed to support growing Australian employers with structured precision and confidential delivery.

Service 01 of 10 • Core Service

Payroll Processing

Sterling Crest Group provides end-to-end payroll processing tailored for Australian employers. From timesheet calculations and gross-to-net calculations to award interpretation and bank payment preparation, we ensure your employees are paid accurately and on schedule every single cycle.

Who it is for:

Growing small and medium-sized employers seeking stress-free, accurate, and confidential pay runs.

Payroll Processing - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Flexible weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay run execution
Automated electronic payslip distribution via secure email or employee portals
PAYG tax calculations, withholding management, and tax table updates
Bank payment file creation (ABA file format) for batch bank disbursement
Accurate termination pay, final leave payouts, and severance processing
Service 02 of 10 • ATO Compliance

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Reporting

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 requires precise disaggregation of gross income, allowances, and salary sacrifice items. We validate and lodge compliant STP pay-event reports directly with the ATO after every pay run, protecting your business from reporting penalties and errors.

Who it is for:

Australian employers wanting certainty that their ATO payroll reporting is timely, accurate, and compliant.

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Reporting - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Seamless STP Phase 2 pay-event file generation and direct ATO submission
Itemised gross wage breakdown (bonuses, overtime, allowances, paid leave)
Electronic Tax File Number (TFN) declaration reporting for new starters
End-of-financial-year STP finalisation and employee Income Statement readiness
Active monitoring and rapid correction of ATO transmission validation errors
Service 03 of 10 • Super Guarantee

Superannuation Management

Managing Superannuation Guarantee (SG) deadlines, employee choice forms, and clearing house lodgements requires careful administration. We track, calculate, and prepare super contributions across APRA-regulated funds and SMSFs so your contributions are deposited before statutory deadlines.

Who it is for:

Employers managing diverse teams across multiple super funds seeking streamlined clearing house compliance.

Superannuation Management - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Superannuation Guarantee (SG) calculation on Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE)
Salary sacrifice and voluntary post-tax contribution tracking
Clearing house file compilation and batch submission coordination
Employee Choice of Superannuation Fund verification and Stapled Fund checks
Quarterly superannuation reconciliations against general ledger wage accounts
Service 04 of 10 • Entitlements

Leave & Entitlements Administration

Accurate leave accounting prevents unexpected liability spikes and employee balance disputes. We track and calculate annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave, and state-mandated long service leave, keeping employee balances transparent and up to date.

Who it is for:

Businesses with growing teams needing structured leave records and accurate balance tracking.

Leave & Entitlements Administration - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Accrual rate management for full-time, part-time, and casual shift patterns
Leave application reconciliation against available balances and work rosters
Annual leave loading calculation and application where mandated by awards
Long service leave entitlement tracking aligned with NSW legislative requirements
Monthly leave liability reports for internal management and accounting reviews
Service 05 of 10 • HR Admin

Employee Onboarding Administration

A structured onboarding process ensures compliance from day one while providing a smooth experience for new staff. We handle new-starter paperwork, verify tax declarations, set up payroll profiles, and collect all necessary employment documentation.

Who it is for:

Expanding companies and high-turnover businesses wanting professional, compliant new-starter administration.

Employee Onboarding Administration - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Collection and verification of digital or paper-based new starter packs
Tax File Number (TFN) declarations and Fair Work Information Statement distribution
Superannuation choice documentation and bank deposit detail validation
Employee profile setup in your payroll system with correct pay rates and awards
Organised employee dossier creation with emergency contacts and identification records
Service 06 of 10 • Time & Roster

Timesheets & Rostering Support

Transform raw time data into accurate, payroll-ready information. We collect, cross-examine, and reconcile timesheets from physical timecards, mobile apps, or biometric scanners, applying correct overtime rules, allowances, and meal break deductions before pay run execution.

Who it is for:

Trades, construction, hospitality, logistics, and retail businesses managing hourly or shift-based staff.

Timesheets & Rostering Support - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Collation of weekly or fortnightly timesheets with supervisory approval checks
Calculation of ordinary hours, overtime tiers, weekend penalties, and public holidays
Allowance interpretation including meal allowances, travel allowances, and tool rates
Attendance verification comparing rostered shifts against actual clock-in times
Standardised data conversion and seamless upload into your payroll software
Service 07 of 10 • Reporting

Payroll Reporting & Reconciliation

Maintain crystal-clear financial governance over your personnel expenditures. We produce comprehensive payroll summary reports, general ledger journals, and monthly reconciliations designed for easy integration with your accounting records and external accountants.

Who it is for:

Business directors, financial controllers, and accountants requiring reliable, audit-ready payroll reports.

Payroll Reporting & Reconciliation - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Per-pay-run payroll summary reports, gross-to-net reconciliations, and variance analysis
General ledger payroll journal exports formatted for common accounting platforms
Departmental and project-based labour cost allocation reports
Monthly and quarterly PAYG withholding and superannuation balance reconciliations
Annual wage audit packages prepared for year-end financial statement preparation
Service 08 of 10 • Records

HR & Employment Records Administration

Under Australian workplace legislation, employers must retain accurate employee records for a minimum of seven years. We maintain secure, confidential digital personnel files, track contract variations, and manage vital employment documentation with strict access controls.

Who it is for:

Employers wanting compliant, audit-ready employee files without the administrative burden.

HR & Employment Records Administration - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Centralised, confidential digital employee file structure and maintenance
Employment contract variations, pay rate change notices, and promotion records
Compliance-aligned record retention adhering to Fair Work 7-year statutory mandates
Archiving of performance reviews, professional development notes, and formal letters
Robust data privacy protocols ensuring sensitive personnel files remain confidential
Service 09 of 10 • Clerical

Data Entry & Document Processing

Eliminate back-office bottlenecks and paperwork backlogs. Our meticulous clerical specialists handle high-volume data transcription, receipt digitisation, document indexing, and spreadsheet maintenance with rigorous quality control checks.

Who it is for:

Busy offices and growing businesses needing fast, reliable, and error-free clerical document support.

Data Entry & Document Processing - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

High-accuracy numeric and alphanumeric data entry from source documents
Transcription, indexing, and digital filing of invoices, receipts, and delivery slips
Physical document scanning, PDF conversion, and structured cloud filing
Database updates, spreadsheet formatting, and customer master record cleansing
Routine data verification, reconciliation, and duplicate removal
Service 10 of 10 • Operations

Office & Business Administration

Keep your daily commercial operations organised and responsive. We provide dependable back-office administrative support including business correspondence, supplier query management, appointment coordination, and clerical management tailored to your operating workflow.

Who it is for:

Small and medium business owners who need dedicated administrative muscle without hiring full-time office staff.

Office & Business Administration - Sterling Crest Group

What is Included

Professional business correspondence drafting, notice preparation, and formatting
Supplier and vendor enquiry coordination, statement checking, and follow-up
Meeting agenda coordination, schedule management, and operational filing
Travel, accommodation, and fleet logistical arrangements for management and teams
General back-office workflow maintenance to support business continuity
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Our Services

Clear answers on how Sterling Crest Group manages payroll cycles, back-office administration, and employer support.

We provide comprehensive end-to-end payroll processing for Australian employers. This includes regular pay run calculations (weekly, fortnightly, monthly), electronic payslip generation and distribution, leave entitlement accruals, superannuation tracking and clearing house preparation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting.
Yes. Our processes are designed around ATO Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 reporting requirements. Following each approved pay run, pay-event data—including disaggregated gross wages, tax withholdings, allowances, and salary sacrifice items—is reported directly to the ATO on schedule.
Yes. We work seamlessly with common Australian cloud accounting and payroll platforms. Whether your team uses existing desktop or cloud-based software, we can manage pay runs directly inside your current environment or assist with setting up a dedicated, streamlined payroll structure.
We treat employee and business data with strict confidentiality in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles. We enforce encrypted communication channels, restricted role-based user access, multi-factor authentication, and rigorous internal data-handling safeguards to ensure sensitive wage and personnel files remain secure.
Our pricing is customized to the specific needs of your business, determined by factors such as your total employee count, pay frequency (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly), and whether additional administration (such as roster conversion or clerical filing) is required. Contact our team for a transparent, obligation-free quote tailored to your workforce.
Switching is structured and straightforward. We guide you through an onboarding checklist to gather employee details, year-to-date payroll figures, award pay structures, and super clearing house details. We conduct a preliminary reconciliation run to verify data accuracy before managing your live pay cycles, ensuring zero disruption to your employees.
Tailored Payroll & Admin Support

Need a Custom Solution for Your Workforce?

Our Sydney team is ready to review your pay cycle requirements, award setup, and back-office administrative needs.