2026 School-Leaver Apprenticeship | Economic & Financial Consulting, London

FTI Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global expert consulting firm in London is offering an Accounting and Taxation Apprentice Level 4 position. The role involves managing financial data and interactions with clients. It's an excellent opportunity for recent school or college leavers to kickstart their career in Accounting and Finance, with the benefit of an additional CIMA qualification supported by the firm. A collaborative team culture and professional growth opportunities await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary while learning

All training paid for

Free drinks and snacks

Subsidised meals

25 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial data processing.
• Experience in customer service desirable.
• Enthusiasm to learn and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process financial data.
• Handle client inquiries regarding billing issues.
• Submit reports to management on accounts receivable operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Education

5 x GCSE qualifications at Grade 4 - 9 including Maths and English

BTEC Level 3 in Accounting/ Finance or 3 A levels including Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Power BI

Job description

Overview

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?

About The Role

In FTI Consulting’s Economic and Financial Consulting (EFC) practice, we provide expert advice on economics, finance, valuation and accountancy, both in complex commercial disputes and in industries undergoing regulatory change. Our internal Finance Team supports our consultants and their clients with all accounts, payments and invoicing processes. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we have teams based in London, Paris, Germany, Dubai, who work closely with teams around the globe. EFC London comprises over 160 professional staff.

What You’ll Do

An exciting new opportunity has become available for an Accounting and Taxation Apprentice Level 4 to become part of our Finance and Accounts Receivable team, supporting the Economic and Financial Consulting Practice. This role will prepare you on your journey for a career in Accounting and Finance and will include an additional CIMA qualification.

As a professional Accounting and Taxation Technician, you will be required to undertake (but not be restricted to) the following activities as part of your role:

• Calculating, recording, inputting, or processing financial data.
• Researching and investigating discrepancies in invoices to determine the accuracy of charges.
• Matching payments to invoice numbers or sales orders.
• Handling client inquiries regarding billing issues.
• Managing an Accounts Receivable ledger and Accounts Receivable files to reduce DSO and enhance cashflow - note AR collection is often between intermediaries, primarily law firms, due to the nature of the consulting work and the professional services sector.
• Escalate bad debts on a timely basis to senior management for resolution.
• Submitting reports to management on accounts receivable operations.
• Maintaining and creating from spreadsheets and dashboards in Power BI and Excel.
• Tracking overdue invoices and following up on them.
• Support with team projects and meetings.
• Communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Gain hands-on experience with bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Support financial audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective financial processes.

How You’ll Grow

• This programme is a 15-month training course fully funded by FTI Consulting.
• You will spend approximately 20% of your time doing a mixture of formal training, coaching and work-shadowing.
• The remaining time you will spend on-the-job, working and making a real contribution to our business.
• You will be able to put your newfound knowledge into practice with your experienced teammates always on hand to help you.
• This will involve on-the-job training, virtual visits from an Apprenticeship Coach, an internal line manager to provide ongoing guidance, online learning and will support you in creating a portfolio of evidence to substantiate your progress.
• You will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if you have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the Business administration Standard.
• You will gain international accredited CIMA Level 4 Certificate in Business Accounting qualification with this apprenticeship.

Note: Benefits of choosing an apprenticeship with us are described below.

Benefits

• Earn a competitive salary while you learn
• All your training is paid for by FTI Consulting
• Shape your future career from day one
• Work with and learn from our friendly experienced staff
• Increase your future earning potential with a formal qualification
• Free hot and soft drinks, fruits and snacks
• Subsidised meals in our cafeteria
• A modern and vibrant office in the city of London
• 25 days of paid annual leave

Working Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch.

Dress Code: Business Casual

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• 5 x GCSE qualifications at Grade 4 - 9, to include Maths and English at Grade 5/6 (B equivalent)
• BTEC Level 3 in Accounting/ Finance OR 3 A levels including Maths
• Experience with Microsoft Office packages such as Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally the successful candidate will be a recent school or college leaver looking to start their career in Accounting
• Experience with Power BI desirable.
• Experience working in a customer service facing role desirable.
• Enthusiasm to learn and to support the other members of the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload under pressure.
• Team player but highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and solve problems.
• Quantitative approach.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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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Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Core Operations Level 1 - Tier 1
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable

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