Client Payroll Administrator (Education Managed Services)

We’re recruiting Client Payroll Administrators (Entry Level) to join our Education 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 Wednesday 18th February 2026 from 10:00 to 15:30. Please only apply for the role if you are available to attend on this date and time and start the role on Monday 2nd March 2026. 

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 Software, Manchester office

• Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026

• Format: Group exercise, task-based assessment and competency interview

• Start Date: Monday 2nd March 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 February assessment centre.

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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.

INDAD

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.