Client Payroll Associate (Entry Level)

Iris Software Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in payroll is seeking a Client Payroll Associate based in Manchester. This role supports payroll teams and involves processing client documentation, maintaining data, and verifying transmissions. The ideal candidate is organised, detail-focused, and eager to learn. This position offers a structured onboarding program and real career progression opportunities in payroll, HR, or tech.

Benefits

A structured onboarding and training programme

A welcoming and collaborative team culture

Real career progression opportunities in Payroll, HR or Tech

Chance to learn from an established payroll provider

Qualifications

• No previous payroll experience needed; right mindset is essential.
• Looking for school or college leavers or those returning to work.

Responsibilities

• Processing and organising client payroll documentation.
• Maintaining payroll data and monthly trackers.
• Verifying audit logs, HMRC and BACS transmissions.
• Supporting Payroll Managers with admin and scheduling.
• Managing P60 distributions and archiving client data.

Skills

Strong organisation and attention to detail

Confident communicator and team player

Comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Eager to learn and grow in a professional environment

Proactive, positive and committed to client success

Job description

As a Client Payroll Associate, you'll support our payroll teams in delivering outstanding service to our clients. From organising client data and checking transmissions to verifying BACS files and updating schedules, this role is essential to our payroll operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and organising client payroll documentation.
• Maintaining payroll data and monthly trackers.
• Verifying audit logs, HMRC and BACS transmissions.
• Supporting Payroll Managers with admin and scheduling.
• Managing P60 distributions and archiving client data.

This role is a fantastic introduction to the world of payroll with a clear pathway for progression.

We're not expecting previous payroll experience, we're looking for the right mindset:

• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Confident communicator and team player
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Eager to learn and grow in a professional environment
• Proactive, positive and committed to client success

Whether you're a school or college leaver, returning to work or ready for a fresh start, we would love to meet you!

Kickstart Your Payroll Career with IRIS Software Group

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and looking to build a career in payroll? Join one of the UK's largest and most trusted software providers as a Client Payroll Associate and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, supportive environment. We're inviting enthusiastic individuals to take part in an in‑person Assessment Centre at our Manchester office (M1 4DY), a unique opportunity to meet our team, showcase your skills and get a feel for the IRIS culture. At IRIS, you'll join a global software group that supports over 100,000 customers across 135 countries and pays 1 in 8 UK employees.

Benefits

• A structured onboarding and training programme
• A welcoming and collaborative team culture
• Real career progression opportunities in Payroll, HR or Tech
• The chance to learn from one of the UK's most established payroll providers.