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.

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.

You’ll join a supportive team of Client Payroll Executives and Senior Client Payroll Executives
.

• 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, P11
  
  Ds, 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 colleagues and contribute ideas for improving how we work.

• CIPP Diploma (or working towards).
• Proven experience running client payrolls in a bureau or in‑house environment.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• Confidence 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.

• 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.

Send your CV and a few details. No long forms.

A chat with our Talent team.

Two short assessments: CCAT (15‑minute timed test).

Meeting with the Managed Payroll Services team to discuss experience.

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Customer Service

Industry: Software Development

Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Great Work, England, United Kingdom