Client Payroll Specialist
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At IRIS Software Group, we help businesses run smarter. Our Managed Payroll Services team takes care of payroll for hundreds of organisations across the UK - ensuring thousands of people get paid accurately and on time, every single month.
If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly for your clients, you’ll feel right at home here.
Why This Role Matters
Payroll isn’t just about numbers - it’s about trust. As a Client Payroll Executive, you’ll manage your own group of clients and make sure every payroll is completed correctly, on time, and in line with legislation.
Your work keeps employees paid, clients happy, and our reputation strong. You’ll build close relationships with your clients and become their go-to expert for anything payroll related.
About the Team You'll Join
You’ll join a supportive team of Client Payroll Executives and Senior Client Payroll Executives. We share knowledge, help each other out, and take pride in delivering excellent service.
We’re detail-focused, friendly, and serious about accuracy - but we also celebrate success and make work enjoyable.
What You'll Be Doing
* Manage your own portfolio of client payrolls, across different pay frequencies.
* Run the full payroll cycle - collecting data, processing pay, reconciling figures, and preparing reports.
* Produce payslips, P45s, P11Ds, pension files, and other payroll outputs.
* Submit BACS payments and RTI files to HMRC.
* Complete year-end tasks and reporting.
* Keep accurate schedules and client records to meet SLAs and deadlines.
* Handle client queries quickly and professionally, escalating where needed.
* Stay up to date with payroll legislation, including RTI and pensions.
* Support your colleagues and contribute ideas for improving how we work.
What We’re Looking For
* CIPP Diploma (or working towards).
* Proven experience running client payrolls in a bureau or in-house environment.
* Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.
* Confident with MS Office, especially Excel.
* Experience using payroll software systems.
* Great attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent communication and client service skills.
* Organised, dependable, and calm under pressure.
* A mindset for learning and improving.
This role is ideal for someone developing toward subject matter expertise - confident managing end-to-end payrolls and ready to take ownership of their clients.
What You’ll Gain
* Be part of one of the UK’s most trusted payroll providers.
* Ongoing professional development and CIPP support.
* A collaborative and supportive team culture.
* Flexible hybrid working and a full benefits package.
* The satisfaction of knowing your work directly helps businesses and people every day.
Our Application Process
We like to keep things simple, transparent, and fair:
* Send your CV and a few details. No long forms.
* A chat with our Talent team.
* Two short assessments: CCAT (15-minute timed test).
* Meet our Managed Payroll Services team and talk about your experience.
* Join IRIS Software Group and be part of a trusted team that keeps businesses running and people paid - where your payroll expertise truly makes a difference.
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