IRIS Software Reviews 

3,812
TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Evaluating 748 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the staff's exceptional helpfulness and professionalism, often providing clear explanations and detailed guidance. Many people appreciate the efficient and knowledgeable support, with agents frequently going above and beyond to assist and quickly resolve issues. However, some reviewers were not happy with the customer support, citing ignored tickets and a lack of responsiveness. These customers reported issues such as long waiting times for callbacks, being passed between departments, and difficulty getting problems resolved. A few also noted a generally poor user experience, including slow system performance, painful migration processes, and a lack of urgency in updates.

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Customer service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealt with Chris Wilkes, very polite, very helpful and resovled issue quickly, explained background to root cause, so we can self help if it repeats. Has very good system knowledge and used plain eng... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been having issues with MTD. Vishal spent two hours going through the issue and then took control of my computer. After another hour, he identified the issue and resolved it fully. Vishal M, w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moving over from Taxfiler to Iris Elements is the best thing, I find Iris Elements, much better to communicate with, and the staff are extremely helpful and supportive. Any help I have need, I have be... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using IRIS software - Elements and its associated products for the best part of 4 years since migrating from TaxFiler. I am very satisfied with their software and most importantly, thei... See more

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Company details

  1. Software Company
  2. Accounting Software Company
  3. Tax Preparation Software

About IRIS Software

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Why we exist

We’re here to make the lives of businesses, schools and organisations easier, with software and services that help improve compliance, efficiency and accuracy. Our aim is to free up your day, by taking care of time-consuming processes and complicated admin.

Customer support

We really do put our customers before everything – and our customer support team is on hand to help with whatever you need. But, we understand that we don’t always get it right, which is why we really appreciate your feedback. We take all your comments on board and try to fix things as soon as we can.

Our products

If there’s an annoying process or repetitive admin task that clogs up your day, there’s a high chance we have the software to take care of it for you. Our wide range of products includes accountancy, financial, human resources, education, payroll and bookkeeping solutions. To get a proper idea of what products might be right for you and your business, it’s worth popping over to our website iris.co.uk.

We care

It’s an easy thing to say, but we mean it. Our whole business was built around finding solutions to common problems, to help make people’s lives easier. We rely on feedback – good and bad – that’s why we like to include our customers in our product development, with regular client user groups and events. We listen and learn from them and make sure our products are what they need.

Keep in touch

There are lots of ways to get in touch with us. You can follow us on Twitter.com/IRISSoftwareGrp, www.LinkedIn.com/company/iris-software-group or Instagram.com/irissoftwaregroup, visit iris.co.uk and hit our CONTACT US button, or call us on 0344 815 5555. We’d love to hear from you.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Personal experience

From my personal experience with IRIS they have very poor customer communication from their side resulting in when I have asked basic questions over the phone and been asked to email, then asked them in an email, I did not receive clear answers which was of course to the benefit of IRIS as a supplier and not us as a customer so a very one sided relationship. I would not recommend IRIS for anything as you don't always know what you will end up with.

22 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi George,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are truly sorry to learn about the communication difficulties you encountered. I will reach out to you directly to discuss this further.

Kind Regards,
Leanne
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Iris checked how the implementation of…

Iris checked how the implementation of new software went. Very helpful

19 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Hal,

We are so glad to hear that our team provided such helpful support during your software implementation. We truly appreciate your kind words.

Kind regards
Lisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service making you feel coming back...

A prompt and efficient service when settling my query in a more friendly and understanding manner... well done keep it up...👌👍

19 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Mathan,

We're so glad to hear we could resolve your query promptly and efficiently, with a friendly and understanding approach. Thank you for your kind words!

Kind regards,

Bethan
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Company is a complete joke

Company is a complete joke, everyone please check you have a contract from them - they do not have them but use them against ever changing Terms and Conditions which are your responsibility to know have changed?
Like to pressure sell and then change what you have agreed to buying but they dont send anything.
Taxfiler is a far superior product to the trash this company has replaced it with

18 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi David,

Thank you for your feedback. I can see you’ve already been in contact with our Customer Relations team regarding your complaint. I'm sorry you're unhappy with the outcome.

Kind regards,

Bethan
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

POLITE AND EXPERIENCED

19 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Ruby,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're pleased to hear you had a great experience.

Kind regards,

Bethan
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service

Appalling customer service. Completely non existent. Problems not dealt with. Fobbed off every time.
Really wish we hadn't had our existing tax software moved across to them.
Use anyone but them!

Kathryn - thank you for your response and for sorting out the problem. Really appreciated it.

17 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

We are truly sorry to hear about your frustrating experience and appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention, I have reached out separately to see how I can assist further.

Best wishes
Kathryn

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1* becasue there is no option for Zero.

Triage of both issue and customer service are nearly always handled incredibly poorly. Telephone service is non existent and when you do finally get acknowledged, CS staff seem to just not listen, rather, wait their turn to talk (some dont even wait and talk over you). Escalation seems to go nowhere and we have evidence of large periods of inactivity on case notes. Arbitrary responses on tickets are incredibly frustrating when you have waited 2+weeks for a response - things along the lines of "have you restarted the server / service" - especially when we have already advised this has been done as an initial troubleshooting step from our team. This kind of service has a knock on affect when dealing with a mutual client, reflecting badly on my own staff (IT Team) in the eyes of the client. Engineers on IRIS' side seem to have a complete lack of critical thinking when it comes to their own product as a solutions is rarely seen through without it being resolved with our own independant troubleshooting.

It has got to the point where the chaotic support service that our mutual clients receive from you has resulted in us asking them to move away from your products.

17 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Zac

We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding your support experiences. We are concerned to learn about the difficulties you've encountered with our service. I can see you have an open case with our Customer Relations Team and I'll reach out to notify them of your feedback. The team will be in touch shortly.

Kind regards
Kim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My case resolved successfully

My case was resolved successfully. I was fully satisfied with the service I received.

16 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Faruk

We're delighted your case was resolved successfully and you were fully satisfied with our service. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards
Kim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response and very helpful

Quick response and very helpful. My issue was resolved quickly. Thank you

17 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi there

We're so glad we could help resolve your issue quickly. Thank you for your kind words!

Kind regards
Kim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful, solved my issue promptly

16 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Iwan
We are delighted we could help and resolve your issue quickly. Thank you for your kind words!
Kind regards
Kim

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love that AI Agent responds really…

I love that AI Agent responds really quickly - like 2 minutes! and I just have to say Speak to a person and AI agents sends my request to a real person!

4 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Jeanette,

We're so glad to hear you appreciate our AI agent's quick responses and the seamless transition to a human agent when needed! Thank you for your positive feedback.

Best wishes
Lisa

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor system

The "Hub" is poor, no need for setting up all individuals in the system. If you work for a company who pay IRIS £1,000's per year you should be able to call and get a solution. I was getting AI generated messages that did no answer the question. Cannot believe this is progress.

15 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Peter,

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear you're unhappy with the service you've received. We will be in touch separately to discuss this with you.

Kind regards,

Bethan
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Iris helpline was exemplary

Iris helpline was quick, and the operative friendly, patient and helpful, resolving my software issue quickly. Very happy with my experience. She restored my faith in Iris as a company.

12 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review; We are so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience!

Kind Regards,
Leanne
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quite a money grabbing business

Quite a money grabbing business, they are bleeding customers due to their hidden contract changes, we originally signed up under impression of 30 days notice, not 90 days before end of year - still unable to cancel! Might just push this legally as the software is not fit for purpose and support is a complete joke, constantly times out while your inputting so extending time to a very simple process, their answer is to call support and then you get told you can only raise a ticket not speak to anyone! So far we have moved over 40 clients away from Iris especially payroll services and will move the rest in due course. Please be very aware of what you are being told matches to what you get signed up for as they never sent the original contracts which they tell you are available online - not!

Have not used my real name or business name as they seem to be very vindictive and we still have the remainder of a rubbish contract to see out

1 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi,

I am really sorry to hear you are unhappy with your experience with us.
I would like to reassure you that The Customer Relations Team would be more than happy to look into any complaint you may have and to try to work with you to resolve any issues.
I have requested further information from you so that I can reach out to you and discuss further.

We really do want to help you and we thankyou responding to provide an email address. Unfortunately I have been unable to locate your account with the details provided.
Please get in touch with us by logging a case on the customer portal or emailing Customer Relations Directly.

Kind Regards,
Leanne
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say a huge thank you to Dapinder Hunjan

I would like to say a huge thank you to Dapinder Hunjan for her wonderful support with IRIS Elements. She helped me fix a software issue that had been very stressful and time-consuming.
Dapinder was very patient, explained everything in plain language, and guided me step by step without making me feel rushed. She really took the time to understand the problem and made sure everything was working properly before finishing the call.
After a long process, she quickly spotted the mistake and resolved it for me. I really appreciate her kindness, patience, and professionalism. Thank you so much, Dapinder — you are amazing.

8 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Izabela,

Thankyou so much for leaving such a lovely review for Dapinder; We truly value your kind words and will be sure to make sure this feedback is passed on to her!

Kind Regards,
Leanne
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The details provided were very helpful…

The details provided were very helpful and the call attendant was polite

12 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Satish,

Thankyou for taking the time to leave a positive review; We are so pleased you are happy with the service provided by our team member!

Kind Regards,
Leanne
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very understanding

Very understanding, no messing service. Thanks

11 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Ffion,

We appreciate your kind words. We are so glad you had a positive experience with us.

Kind Regards
Kate
IRIS Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ben is always quick and helpful

Ben is always quick and helpful. I’m sure you know that he’s one of your most valuable assets, given how quickly and efficiently he responds.

4 June 2026
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Reply from IRIS Software

Hi Ravinder,

We are so glad to hear about your positive experience with our team member! Your kind words truly mean a lot to us.

Kind Regards
Kate
IRIS Customer Relations

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