Consultant, R&D and Innovation Tax Advisory (Technology & Life Sciences) Corporate Finance

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

European Tax Advisory

The European Tax Advisory practice at FTI Consulting provides corporate tax advisory services to multi-national businesses ranging from tax transaction support to best practice process implementation and structuring. Our tax advisory services are expert led, client centric and focused on mitigating tax-risk and minimising cost. Our Senior Management Team are leaders in their fields, qualified in accounting, tax, law and surveying.

FTI has a leading specialist Life Science tax capability and the role sits primarily within this team. With over 100 recurring clients, the Life Sciences team is the leading specialist tax team serving this sector in the country.  Our team is also very active in tax policy and has had significant influence and impact over recent years in developments relevant to companies operating in Life Sciences.

We are currently seeking recently qualified tax advisors to join our successful and growing London-based tax team on a full time basis.  The role will be focussed on compliance and reporting, preparation of R&D claims and a range of tax advisory services for clients with high growth potential.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

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What You’ll Do

• Supporting the senior team with preparation and supervision of tax compliance and reporting projects

• Assisting with tax advisory work in transactions, structuring and international taxation.

• Preparing and supervision the preparation of Life Sciences R&D tax relief claims and review of qualifying expenditure.  No previous experience is required and we can provide the necessary training.

• Contributing to our work on tax policy and feeding into meetings and submission with relevant Governmental departments.

• Taking ownership of the day-to-day relationship with certain clients

• Liaising with other members of the tax team as required

• Assisting with the evolution of best practice tools and templates to increase efficiency

• Delegating work to and managing the junior members of the tax team

• Actively keeping up to date on technical matters and dealing with detailed technical queries raised, coordinating the preparation of practical, robustly supported advice

• Taking ownership of projects in relation to WIP management and billing

• Undertaking training both for clients and internally as required

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Ambitious and pro-active

• Highly organised and structured, with excellent problem solving skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, builds good professional and personal relationships with client teams at all levels and across the firm

• Good commercial grounding and pragmatic approach to problem solving

• Keen to work in the sector

Basic Qualifications

• ACA, CTA or equivalent qualified

• Experience in corporate tax compliance, including tax reporting and international or middle market advisory

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a large tax consultancy firm

• Experience with R&D tax credits

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