Client Onboarding Associate (Entry Level)

Looking to kick-start your career in tech, projects, and customer-facing roles? This is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience delivering real projects, working directly with customers, and building in-demand skills in software, data, and project management .

You don’t need prior experience in software implementation—we’ll teach you everything. What matters is your organisation, curiosity, and willingness to learn .

What you’ll be doing

As an Implementation Associate, you’ll support the onboarding of new customers onto our payroll software, helping them get up and running successfully.

  • Supporting end-to-end implementation projects from initial setup through to delivery
  • Working closely with customers to understand their requirements and guide them through the process
  • Assisting with project planning, tracking progress, and meeting deadlines
  • Setting up systems, transferring client data, and ensuring everything is accurate
  • Testing solutions and validating data to make sure it matches client requirements
  • Joining customer calls, including scoping sessions, training, and software demos
  • Creating clear documentation and supporting handovers to operational teams
  • Learning and applying payroll processes and legislation (full training provided)

What you’ll gain

This role is designed to give you real career-building experience from day one:

  • Practical project management experience (using tools like Asana)
  • Exposure to customer-facing work and stakeholder communication
  • Hands-on experience with data handling, systems, and software
  • A strong foundation in SaaS and implementation projects
  • Training in payroll, legislation, and system setup

What we’re looking for

  • A recent graduate or someone early in their career
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
  • Confident communicator, with a willingness to speak to customers
  • A keen eye for detail, especially when working with data
  • Interest in technology, systems, or how software works behind the scenes
  • A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn new skills

Application process:

  • Apply using link
  • Short introductory call with recruiter to answer any questions and learn more about yourself
  • 15 minute online assessment
  • In person day in Manchester (06/07/26)

Job Details

Company
IRIS Software Group
Location
Manchester, UK
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