Manager, Client Payments

Job description

United Talent Agency (UTA) is seeking an experienced Manager, Client Payments to join our growing Finance & Accounting team in London. This role will play a key part in leading the end-to-end client payments function across the UK business, ensuring timely, accurate, and controlled disbursement of funds to clients and third parties. Reporting into the Director, UK Client Accounting, and working closely alongside another Manager, the successful candidate will lead a team responsible for managing client inflows and outflows, reconciling accounts, processing artist statements, and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with strong leadership and communication skills, driving excellence in service delivery to agents, clients, and stakeholders. What You’ll Do: Leadership & Oversight - Manage, mentor, and develop the Client Payments team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company standards - Act as escalation point for complex payment and client account matters, providing timely and practical resolution - Establish and monitor performance metrics, driving accountability, continuous impro...