Project Assistant - Forensic and Litigation Consulting

About the role

FTI Consulting, a global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, is looking for a Project Assistant for its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. The role supports the teams, manages client processes and keeps projects running smoothly, centralising and organising project and billing arrangements. It suits someone who enjoys a full, varied and sometimes deadline-driven day.

Key responsibilities

• Support end-to-end client and project commercial management, including delivery assurance and best practice processes
• Open client projects in the CRM system, following the internal setup process and keeping project details accurate
• Update project trackers and manage subcontractor onboarding, contracts and trackers, working with HR on IR35 compliance
• Process subcontractor invoices and prepare WIP reports, client matter reports and project cost reports
• Draft and finalise monthly client invoices, follow up on payment and liaise with finance on write-offs and reserves
• Prepare in-flight status reporting for clients and provide information to revenue rec colleagues
• Manage project closure and provide occasional EA support, including meeting notes, diary management and time entry
• Help with new joiner training, ad hoc requests and internal initiatives

Required profile

• Experience managing admin and finance processes across the project life cycle
• Proven experience supporting a busy team, preferably in a consulting or financial environment
• Ability to prioritise workload, work under time pressure and handle confidential matters with discretion
• Ability to communicate tactfully with all levels of the organisation and on behalf of senior leaders

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Salesforce is desirable but not essential
• Numeracy and strong attention to detail

What we offer

• Professional development programmes covering leadership, growth and certifications, with a dedicated coach
• Tailored programmes for career milestones