Customer Services Associate

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

At IRIS Software Group, we help thousands of accountants across the UK work smarter and more efficiently. From sole practitioners to large accountancy firms, our software supports important areas including accounts production, tax, compliance and practice management.

Our Accountancy Customer Services team plays a vital role in that. They’re the people customers turn to when they need help understanding our software, resolving an issue or getting back to work quickly.

We’re looking for friendly, motivated people with a foundation in finance, tax or accountancy to join the team supporting our IRIS Accountancy software.

🧾 What Will You Be Doing?

Our customers rely on IRIS software every day to complete important work accurately and on time.

When they have a question or something isn’t working as expected, you’ll be one of the first people they speak to.

You’ll listen to the issue, investigate what’s happening, explain the solution clearly and help the customer get back on track. Your finance or accountancy knowledge will help you understand what they’re trying to achieve and communicate in a way that makes sense to them.

You’ll:

• Respond to customer queries via phone, email and other support channels

• Investigate and resolve software and process-related questions

• Explain solutions clearly and guide customers through the right steps

• Escalate more complex issues to specialist teams when needed

• Log and manage customer cases through to resolution

• Share useful knowledge and help improve support information

• Work towards service, quality and customer satisfaction targets

• Represent IRIS with professionalism, patience and empathy

You don’t need previous IRIS product knowledge – we’ll provide the training you need.

You’ll be based from our Heathrow Approach office in Slough for at least three days per week, with flexibility to work from home on the remaining days.

🎓 What Are We Looking For?

This could be a great opportunity if you’re early in your career, already understand some of the basics of finance or accountancy, and want to build that knowledge within a software and customer support environment.

You’ll need one of the following:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related subject

• Experience working in a finance, tax or accountancy-related role

• Current study towards an accounting qualification such as AAT

We’re also looking for someone who is:

• A clear and confident communicator

• Helpful, patient and comfortable speaking with customers

• Organised and accurate

• Able to approach problems logically

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems

• Calm when dealing with customer queries or problems

• Curious and keen to develop their knowledge

Whether you’ve worked within a finance team, supported tax or accounts processes, or are building your knowledge through study, this is a great opportunity to combine your accounting understanding with software and customer support experience.

🚀 What Can IRIS Offer You?

• Structured onboarding and full product training

• Opportunities to build deeper knowledge across accountancy software and technology

• Career development opportunities across support, technical and implementation roles

• Hybrid working – at least 3 days per week in our Slough office

• A supportive team where questions and continuous learning are encouraged

• A wider company benefits package

For many people, Customer Support provides a strong foundation for building a longer-term career within IRIS.

📝 The Application Process

We want the process to give you plenty of opportunity to learn about us while allowing us to understand your experience and potential.

1️⃣ Apply Online

Send us your CV and application. We’d love to understand your background and why the opportunity interests you.

2️⃣ Online Assessments

If shortlisted, you may be asked to complete two short assessments:

• CCAT – a 15-minute assessment covering verbal, numerical and logical reasoning

• EPP – an untimed profile looking at your preferred working style

We’ll provide full instructions if you reach this stage.

3️⃣ Initial Conversation

You’ll have a short Microsoft Teams conversation with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We’ll learn more about you, explain the role and answer your questions.

4️⃣ Interview

If you progress, you’ll meet members of the Customer Services team for a more detailed interview covering your experience, customer approach and problem-solving skills.

If you have a background in finance, tax or accountancy and like the idea of helping accountants get the most from software they rely on every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey with IRIS.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
  

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

1. Application review — we assess your experience and potential

2. Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role

3. Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review

4. Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.