Overview
At IRIS Software Group, we help thousands of businesses, schools, and accountancy firms run more efficiently every day. One of the ways we do this is through our Managed Payroll Services team – delivering accurate, reliable payroll for clients so they can focus on their people.
We’re now looking for experienced Client Payroll Executives to join our growing team. If you’ve run payrolls from start to finish and enjoy building strong relationships with clients, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, supportive environment where your experience will be valued.
This can be a fully remote role based in the UK, though there may be occasional travel to our offices for training, collaboration, or team events.
🌟 What Will You Be Doing?
- Managing the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of commercial or education clients
- Acting as the key point of contact for your clients – gathering data, confirming deadlines, and handling queries
- Processing starters, leavers, statutory payments, pensions, and year-end tasks
- Producing BACS files, submitting RTI returns, and ensuring compliance with current legislation
- Explaining payroll changes or regulations clearly to clients, using your expertise to support them
- Troubleshooting issues quickly and professionally, always keeping clients informed
- Sharing knowledge with the team and helping support junior colleagues when needed
🎓 What Are We Looking For?
- Experience running payrolls in either a bureau or fast-paced in-house environment
- A good understanding of UK payroll legislation, including RTI and auto-enrolment
- Confidence managing multiple payrolls and meeting tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with a customer-first mindset
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Comfortable using payroll software and MS Excel
- Desirable: CIPP Diploma (Level 3 or 5), or a relevant payroll qualification
💚 Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A fully remote working model (UK-based) with occasional travel to our offices when needed
- A friendly and experienced team that shares knowledge and supports one another
- Clear career progression into more senior, technical, or leadership roles
- Ongoing training, optional CIPP membership, and study support if you’d like to pursue further qualifications
- A full range of employee benefits – including wellbeing support, income protection, and financial perks
- The chance to do meaningful work – helping clients stay compliant and ensuring their teams are paid accurately and on time
📝 The Application Process
We’ve designed a supportive and inclusive process to help you shine:
1️⃣ Apply Online – Just send your CV and tell us a bit about yourself
2️⃣ Initial Chat + Short Assessments – A friendly intro call plus a couple of quick online tests
3️⃣ Interview with Hiring Managers (via Microsoft Teams) – An opportunity to meet the hiring managers, discuss your experience in more detail, and ask any questions about the role and IRIS.
If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge – in a team where your skills will be recognised and your development supported – we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of IRIS Software Group’s award-winning payroll team.
Salary: Competitive plus bonus
Location: Leeds
