Job Description

We're recruiting Client Payroll Administrators to join our Payroll Services team. This role is ideal for individuals who are organised, detail-oriented and customer-focused, and who are looking to build a career within payroll or shared services.
You'll play a key role in supporting Payroll Managers and Team Leaders by ensuring payroll administration is accurate, compliant and delivered to a high standard.
This role will be recruited via an in-person assessment centre at our Manchester office on Monday 19th January 2026 from 10:00 to 15:30. Please only apply for the role if you are available to attend on this date.
What you'll be doing
Supporting the accurate processing of client payrolls
Managing and maintaining client documentation and records
Updating documentation for newly onboarded clients
Maintaining monthly spreadsheets and payroll trackers
Handling incoming calls and directing queries appropriately
Verifying BACS and HMRC submissions for accuracy and timeliness
Completing data entry checks and audit log reviews
Supporting year-end processes, including distribution of P60s
Providing general administrative support to Payroll Managers and Team Leads
What we're looking for
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Good organisation and time-management skills
A customer-focused mindset with clear communication skills
Willingness to learn and support a busy payroll function
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Previous experience in payroll or administration is beneficial but not essential -- full training and support will be provided.
Assessment Centre details
Location: IRIS Manchester office
Date: Monday 19 January 2026
Format: Group exercise(s), task-based assessment and competency interview
Screening calls: Starting week commencing 5 January 2026.
Why join IRIS?
Entry point into a recognised payroll and HR services organisation
Structured training and development
Supportive, team-based environment
Clear progression opportunities within Payroll Services
Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply now to be considered for screening ahead of the January assessment centre.
Please note:
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.
INDMED
As one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, IRIS Software Group exists to simplify the lives of businesses, schools and organisations.
IRIS provides software solutions and services that substantially enhance operational compliance, efficiency and accuracy, empowering the users of our technology to look forward with certainty and confidence.
Over 4 million parents use our software to connect with their child's school, 18% of UK employees are paid via an IRIS payroll solution, 50,000 SMEs use IRIS cloud bookkeeping and 21,000 firms rely on us for legislative compliance.
Our operational software is the invisible but essential beating heart of our customers' businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance to boosting engagement with stakeholders and enhancing productivity.
It's vital these mission-critical functions work first time, every time.
That's why IRIS helps businesses run the tough stuff, stay compliant and get operational tasks done right first time, every time - so they can focus on productivity and growth.
IRIS is a company built on hiring the best people; our people are our greatest assets.
They enable us to be the innovative, market-leading, and high-performing company that we are today.
We're delighted to be certified as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women.
These accolades confirm that our employees have a consistently positive experience at IRIS, with the certifications considering employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, trust in management, effective communication and recognition/reward.
IRIS is committed to engaging, rewarding and empowering our employees, and this is central to what we do.
This is why we work to create an environment where employees feel like they are part of a team.
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