Manager, Client Payments

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 improvement, and operational excellence

Client Payments

Review and approve artist statements and payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Monitor client account balances against show settlements in NetSuite, partnering with agent teams to resolve discrepancies

Oversee FEU compliance, ensuring correct treatment, documentation, and readiness for quarterly submissions

Build and maintain trusted relationships with Agents, Managers, Buyers, and external Accountants to facilitate efficient settlement processes

Stakeholder & Process Management

Act as the primary point of ownership for the end-to-end client payments process, ensuring consistency, control, and clarity across all UK-serviced departments

Partner closely with Agents, Assistants, Buyers, and internal teams to ensure smooth flow of funds, clear communication, and timely resolution of queries

Collaborate with global Finance teams to align processes, share best practice, and manage cross-territory payment matters effectively

Lead the payments workstream across system migrations and operational changes, ensuring accurate recording, clear audit trails, and no loss of control over funds held on account

Support the onboarding of new departments into the UK servicing model, embedding standardised processes and ensuring a seamless transition

Own and monitor key operational metrics (e.g. payment turnaround times, outstanding items, unreconciled balances), taking action where required

Provide clear and regular reporting to senior management on performance, risks, and areas requiring escalation

Ensure all payment activity is fully documented, compliant, and audit-ready at all times

Drive continuous improvement across systems and workflows, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance service delivery• Deliver a high standard of service to both internal and external stakeholders, maintaining UTA’s standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and trust

What You’ll Need

Proven experience in a client accounting, payments, or finance operations role within a fast- paced environment

Strong understanding of payment processes, banking platforms, and financial controls

Experience managing or supervising a team, with the ability to drive performance and accountability

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments and seniority levels

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred

What You Will Get

The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies

Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence

The opportunity to do the best work of your career

Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

Competitive programs to support your well-being

Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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