Manager of Client Payments

Join United Talent Agency (UTA) as the Manager of Client Payments in London. In this key role, you will lead the end-to-end client payments function, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of funds to clients and third parties. You will manage and develop the Client Payments team, act as an escalation point for complex payment matters, and establish performance metrics for continuous improvement. You will also collaborate with global finance teams, oversee compliance, and drive operational excellence.

• Lead the end-to-end client payments function across the UK business, ensuring timely, accurate, and controlled disbursement of funds to clients and third parties.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Client Payments team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of payment processes, banking platforms, and financial controls
• Proven experience in a client accounting, payments, or finance operations role within a fast- paced environment
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience managing or supervising a team, with the ability to drive performance and accountability
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments and seniority levels
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach