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We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow. Love Work. Love Life. Be You. is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging collaboration and connection in thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career. On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which increases the longer you’re with us), and a matched pension scheme, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

About you

You’re an experienced implementation consultant with a strong background in SaaS payroll solutions. You bring a deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, excellent client‑facing skills, and a proven ability to deliver successful system implementations. With a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a keen eye for process improvement, you thrive in dynamic environments and are confident presenting to stakeholders at all levels. Your technical aptitude, commercial awareness, and commitment to delivering value make you a trusted partner to both clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and configure Access Software on client sites.
• Deliver user training and provide consultancy (on‑site or remote) to support successful implementations.
• Manage client projects using Access Implementation Methodology (AIM), ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Recommend process improvements and best practices to help clients fully utilise the software.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop documentation, training materials, and stay updated on software changes.
• Identify upsell opportunities and liaise with account managers and third parties as needed.

Required skills and experiences

• Proven experience in consultancy or implementation roles within a SaaS payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation; Irish payroll experience is a plus.
• Skilled in system implementation, UAT, and end‑to‑end testing, including parallel runs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SQL, PL/SQL, or report writing experience desirable.
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commercial acumen with experience presenting to stakeholders up to C‑level.

Our values

The Access Group is one of the largest UK‑headquartered business management software providers. It empowers more than 160,000 small and mid‑size organisations in commercial and non‑profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approximately 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Equality and diversity are core to our culture. If you’re excited about this role, even if your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly, you might just be the perfect fit for us!

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.