Payroll Manager FTC 6-12 months

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
• Contract type: Fixed term 6-12 months

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 experience
• Hybrid 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 discounts
• Continuous 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:

• Ideally an immediate starter/short notice
• 3+ years of payroll experience, ideally within a multi-entity environment
• Proficiency in Xero and strong Excel skills
• A solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and best practices
• Experience working with HR/payroll systems and ensuring data integrity
• Detail-focused, highly organised, and confident handling deadlines
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach to continuous improvement

Why Join Riverdale Healthcare?

• Be part of a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation
• Gain exposure to strategic projects and play a key role in business success
• Work in a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation and initiative
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing training support
• Make a real impact in a company that values transparency and ethical care

Apply now to take the next step in your finance career with Riverdale Healthcare - where your skills will make a difference.