2027 Summer Internship, Tax Advisory

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organisations 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 optimising 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?

About The Role

We help our clients develop efficient and cost-effective tax structures and manage their tax risk and processes. Our advice ranges from tax compliance to advising on international structuring, transactions, employment taxes, VAT and R&D expenditure. 

We provide tax advice to FTSE 100 and major corporations across a broad suite of tax services and technical specialisms. We are an independent expert tax practice with definitive expertise across many areas of tax and a commercial approach to advising our clients. Our senior management team members are experts in their field, qualified in accounting, tax, law and surveying and also includes valuation and economists.

About the Summer Internship

Do you want to work with the world’s most recognisable and influential businesses to tell their stories and navigate critical reputational challenges? Do you have strong communication and writing skills that you wish to apply in a dynamic team environment? Are you personable and looking to build a strong network with different types of communications professionals?

Our London-based paid summer internship will place you in a sector or specialism team for the duration of your eight-week internship so that you can learn from experts in their respective fields.

What You’ll Do

Typical projects include tax compliance and reporting, transaction structuring (both domestic and cross-border), group reorganisations, and other specialist services including consulting on transfer pricing and R&D tax incentives. You will rotate around the various tax sub-teams/specialists to gain a flavour of working in different tax areas. 

You will:

• Work alongside more senior colleagues to advise clients
• Prepare tax computations and assist in providing compliance services to clients
• Provide administrative and project management assistance required to support client engagements, business development and any other team activities. 
• Calculate tax liabilities and learn how to use software to facilitate this
• Research new areas of tax legislation and case law
• Produce draft reports for a variety of tax related matters 
• Attend both internal (e.g. training and team catch ups) and client meetings (both existing and prospective)
• Support on transaction and restructuring projects
• Learn best practice use of AI to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of work tasks is optimised.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programmes 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 programmes for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. 

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications (or equivalent (where applicable)

• Must be in your penultimate year of study graduating in 2028
• Must be available to complete a full-time internship between 5 July 2027 and 27 August 2027
• A/A* A-level and/or 7/8/9 in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent)

Preferred Skills and Qualifications (or equivalent (where applicable)

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• The ability to manage a varied and changing workload while maintaining accuracy and focus
• An analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving 
• Commercial awareness and an interest in understanding how tax affects businesses
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a willingness to take initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess excellent attention to detail
• Resilient under pressure, ability to work to tight deadlines and remain focused
• A genuine interest in developing a career in taxation and be familiar with recent relevant developments and news worthy events
• A willingness to learn, seek feedback and develop new skills
• The drive and spirit to progress and fulfil your full potential

How to apply

• STEP 1: Complete our online application form and submit your CV (no cover letter required).
• STEP 2: Complete online skills test (numerical, verbal and logical reasoning), and a pre-recorded video interview.
• STEP 3: Attend a competency-based video interview to explore your skills and motivations between 25th-29th January 2027.
• STEP 4: Job offers are made to successful candidates before 1st March 2027.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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