Payroll Manager - Join a Rapidly Growing Dental Group | Riverdale Healthcare
Location : Support Office (with flexibility to work remotely)
Department : Finance
Reporting To : Finance Director
Salary : £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience
Are you a payroll professional looking to make your mark in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? Riverdale Healthcare , a private equity-backed dental group with over 60 practices across the UK, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and evolve our payroll function.
As we continue our ambitious growth journey, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking finance team, helping to shape a best-in-class payroll operation that supports over 1,000 employees across the group.
About Us :
Riverdale Healthcare is a progressive dental group delivering high-quality NHS and private dental care. With exciting expansion plans, we combine clinical excellence with operational efficiency - all underpinned by a strong focus on ethical practice and patient care.
What You’ll Be Doing :
As Payroll Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services across multiple entities. You’ll be a key partner to the Finance Director, driving process improvements, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring our people are paid correctly and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities Include :
- Managing the end-to-end payroll process across multiple sites
- Ensuring timely and accurate submissions to HMRC, pension providers, and employees
- Preparing and presenting payroll reports to senior leadership
- Collaborating with HR on pay reviews, benefits, and compliance
- Conducting regular payroll reviews with Area Managers to support financial planning
- Leading pension scheme administration and staying ahead of legislative changes
- Overseeing journal postings, reconciliations, and month-end payroll processes
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis
- Maintaining strong documentation and audit compliance
Pay And Rewards :
40,000-£50,000 depending on experienceHybrid working model, offering flexibility between home and office environments.Generous holiday allowance of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.40-hour working week with flexibility to accommodate personal commitments.Opportunities for personal and professional development, supported by our internal team and training initiatives.Access to fantastic high street discountsContinuous development- we're keen to see you succeed and will support you with the development you require and desire!Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 / 7 for health and wellbeing support.What We’re Looking For :
3+ years of payroll experience, ideally within a multi-entity environmentProficiency in Xero and strong Excel skillsA solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and best practicesExperience working with HR / payroll systems and ensuring data integrityDetail-focused, highly organised, and confident handling deadlinesA proactive, solutions-driven approach to continuous improvementWhy Join Riverdale Healthcare?
Be part of a high-growth, private equity-backed organisationGain exposure to strategic projects and play a key role in business successWork in a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation and initiativeOpportunities for career development and ongoing training supportMake a real impact in a company that values transparency and ethical careApply now to take the next step in your finance career with Riverdale Healthcare — where your skills will make a difference.#J-18808-Ljbffr