Associate Implementation Consultant (Accountancy Software)

Start your career in a role that helps real businesses change how they work -and sets you up with skills that last.

At IRIS Accountancy we build software that accountancy practices rely on every single day. Right now thousands of customers are moving from older desktop systems to modern cloud solutions -and they need people who can guide them through that change clearly calmly and confidently.

As an Implementation Consultant Associate youll be one of those people.

This is an entry-level hands-on role where youll learn how customers use software how data moves between systems and how to support people through important transitions. You dont need previous experience in implementation or accountancy -well teach you everything step by step.

Why This Role Matters

Youll join our Professional Services team which sits between:

• our customers
• our software
• and the wider IRIS business

When a customer buys or upgrades IRIS software Professional Services helps them:

• move their existing data safely
• understand how the new system works
• feel confident using it day to day

If this goes well customers save time reduce stress and get real value from their software.
If it doesnt everything becomes harder.

Your role exists to make sure it goes well.

You wont be selling software or fixing technical faults. Instead youll be helping customers understand whats happening guiding them through each step and making sure nothing important gets missed.

Why This Role Is a Brilliant Place to Start

This role is designed to teach you how a professional software business works.

Youll gain:

• Experience working with real customers and live projects
• Exposure to cloud technology and data migration
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working with systems processes and stakeholders

Youll also build accountancy software knowledge-a valuable skillset thats in demand across IRIS and the wider industry.

With major migration programmes running over the next two years this is a rare chance to be involved in work that is:

• meaningful
• visible
• and genuinely important to the future of the business

About the Team Youll Join

Youll be part of a close-knit Professional Services team of around 10 people including:

• Implementation Consultants
• Technical Consultants
• Training Consultants

The team works collaboratively -no one succeeds alone. Youll be encouraged to ask questions learn from others and build your confidence over time.

Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities not failures.

What Youll Be Doing

Day to day youll:

• Help customers move from desktop accountancy software to cloud-based systems
• Prepare and check customer data so its ready to move safely
• Support migration and implementation projects alongside experienced consultants
• Show customers how to use their new software in a clear supportive way
• Answer questions and explain next steps so customers feel reassured
• Work closely with colleagues across Implementation Technical Consulting Training and Support
• Learn how accountancy practices work and how IRIS software supports them

Youll always be supported. At first youll observe assist and learn -then gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence grows.

What Were Looking For

This role is about potential attitude and building a career in accountancy software-but an accountancy background is essential.

Were looking for someone who has studied Accountancy and wants to apply that knowledge in a practical customer-facing role within a software business.

Youll be a great fit if you:

• Have a degree or qualification in Accountancy (essential)
• Are interested in how accountancy practices operate and how software supports their day-to-day work
• Enjoy learning new systems processes and tools
• Like helping people understand information clearly and step by step
• Are organised methodical and pay close attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and conversation
• Are comfortable taking responsibility and learning on the job
• Stay calm and positive when working through change
• Want to build a long-term career in accountancy software implementation or professional services

You do not need previous implementation experience and you do not need a technical or software development background.

Experience using accountancy software or working in an accountancy practice is helpful but not required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What Youll Gain

Youll receive:

• Structured onboarding and product training
• Day-to-day support from experienced consultants
• Hands-on learning with real customer projects
• Clear feedback and guidance as you develop

As you grow this role can lead into:

• Implementation Consultant roles
• Technical or Data Migration positions
• Project Coordination or Project Management
• Training or Customer Enablement roles
• Other opportunities across IRIS that value strong product and customer knowledge

Many long-term careers at IRIS begin in roles like this.

Our Application Process

We keep things simple supportive and transparent.

1 Apply online
Submit your CV and answer a few short questions so we can learn more about you.

2 Follow-Up Interview
Live Interview: A short Microsoft Teams call with one of our recruiters

After the interview youll also complete a few short online assessments. Theres nothing to prepare and no trick questions -they help ensure a fair and consistent process for everyone.

3 Group Assessment (Slough / Heathrow Approach office 22nd Jan 2026)
A friendly in-person group session focused on teamwork and collaboration.

No preparation needed -just bring your enthusiasm.

Every customer you support helps you grow.
Every project builds confidence.

This role gives you the skills support and experience to build a successful career in implementation projects or beyond -starting right here at IRIS.

As one of the UKs 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 childs school 18% of UK employees are paid via an IRIS payroll solution 50000 SMEs use IRIS cloud bookkeeping and 21000 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.

Its vital these mission-critical functions work first time every time.

Thats 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.

Were delighted to be certified as a Great Place to Work and one of the UKs 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.