Consultant, Corporate Tax Compliance | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

We are seeking a Consultant or a Senior Consultant to work across the Corporation Tax and R&D tax relief teams. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focusing on corporation tax compliance and advisory work. Our team has significant experience working with a wide range of groups, both UK‑listed and inbound, across a number of industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, hospitality, life sciences and technology.

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

You will be working with some of the most high‑profile clients within FTI and will be encouraged to take the lead with the day‑to‑day relationships with clients. In addition, you will be developing managerial skills as you oversee and train junior members of the team. Therefore, at the outset you will take on a high level of responsibility, while being fully supported by the senior members of the team and the wider tax group.

• 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 supervising Life Sciences R&D tax relief claims and reviewing qualifying expenditure (no prior experience required; training will be provided)
• Contributing to our work on tax policy and feeding into meetings and submissions with relevant Governmental departments
• Taking ownership of the day‑to‑day relationship with 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 junior members of the tax team
• Actively keeping up to date on technical matters and dealing with detailed technical queries, 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

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. 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.

Our goal is to support your well‑being—physically, emotionally, and financially—through market‑competitive benefits, including a professional development programme, wellness initiatives, recognition, community volunteering, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

• Bachelor’s Degree (2.1) or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in tax with a focus on corporation tax compliance
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a straightforward and practical way to tax and non‑tax specialists
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Outgoing, personable and able to integrate with a team and interact with colleagues of all grades
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload under pressure
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects and make decisions independently while being supported by the senior team
• Demonstrable skills at building and maintaining relationships with colleagues within and outside tax teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. With more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories, our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advises clients on their most significant opportunities and challenges. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.