Dental Pay Manager (Payroll)

Riverdalehealthcare; Stokesley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group in the UK is seeking a Dental Pay Manager to oversee payroll operations for self-employed dentists. The role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should have at least 3 years of payroll or finance experience, strong Excel skills, and exceptional communication abilities. The position offers career development opportunities and a hybrid working model, with at least 1-2 days in the office in Stokesley, North Yorkshire.

Benefits

Career development & ongoing study support

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

High discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll or finance, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance.
• Ability to manage sensitive data in line with GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for self-employed dentists.
• Ensure compliance with NHS pension scheme and legislation.
• Prepare monthly financial and KPI reports.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Detail-focused

Organised with a proactive mindset

Tools

Xero

Caragon

Job description

Dentist Payroll Manager

• Remote / Stokesley, North Yorkshire
• Finance Department
• Full Time
• £30,000 – £37,500 DOE

Make an impact. Drive efficiency. Support growth.

Are you a detail-oriented payroll or finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Riverdale Healthcare is seeking a Dental Pay Manager (Payroll) to join our dynamic Finance team and take ownership of payroll operations for our group of self-employed clinicians.

The Role

As Dental Pay Manager, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of pay for our clinicians. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll help refine processes, support onboarding, and work closely with teams across Finance, HR, and Clinical Operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with payroll or finance experience looking to broaden their impact in a healthcare setting.

No prior dental experience? No problem. We’ll provide full training to help you grow into the role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing end-to-end payroll for self-employed dentists (NHS & private).
• Ensuring timely submission of data, including hours, bonuses, and deductions.
• Administering the NHS pension scheme and ensuring legislative compliance.
• Handling dentist pay queries and supporting clinician onboarding.
• Collaborating with our system development team (Caragon) to improve automation and reporting.
• Preparing monthly financial and KPI reports for leadership.
• Supporting HR and Clinical teams with data and compliance tasks.
• Assisting with audits and maintaining payroll records in line with GDPR.

Why Join Us?

• Career development & ongoing study support
• Hybrid working with at least 1-2 days in the Support Office, Stokesley, North Yorkshire
• Be part of a high-growth business with real impact
• Collaborative, forward-thinking culture
• Continuous improvement is part of our DNA
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• High discount vouchers

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll or finance (healthcare experience a plus)
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Xero
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-focused and organised with a proactive mindset
• Experience with Caragon or HR/payroll systems

About Us

Riverdale Healthcare is one of the UK’s fastest-growing dental groups, backed by Private Equity investment and driven by a strong buy-and-build strategy. With over 60 practices across the UK, a dental lab, and a combined annual revenue of £67 million, we’re proud to deliver high-quality NHS and private care in a supportive, ethical environment.

Ready to take the next step in your payroll or finance career?
Apply today and help shape the future of pay at Riverdale Healthcare.