Entry Level Payroll Opportunities

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) on Wednesday 22nd July 2026, a unique opportunity to meet our team, showcase your skills and get a feel for the IRIS culture. Please only apply for these roles if you are available to start on Monday 10th August 2026. 

What You’ll Be Doing

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.

What We’re Looking For

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! 

Why Join IRIS?

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.

We offer:

• 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. 

Apply now and take your first step into a career with impact at IRIS.

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.