Assistant Manager- UK Audit

VISTRA; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Vistra India is hiring an Assistant Manager Audit in Indore/Mumbai, India. This full-time role supports the Global Delivery Hub with regional coverage and an emphasis on UK/Ireland audit practice.

You will lead engagements, manage multiple audits, and deliver audit reports while liaising with clients and ensuring compliance with ISAs and firm methodology.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in UK or Ireland audit practice.
• Exposure to group audits or multi-jurisdictional engagements.
• Experience with charity, not-for-profit, or regulated entity audits.
• End-to-end audit assignment management from planning to filing.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion and sign-off.
• Perform substantive and controls testing across business sectors.
• Prepare working papers and audit reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to management.

Skills

Audit planning

Analytical review

Audit execution

Audit reporting

Client liaison

Education

Inter/Qualified CA or ACCA

DipIFR advantageous

Tools

CaseWare

CCH Audit Automation

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced audit professional to join our team as Assistant Manager Audit, this full-time and permanent position is based in Indore/Mumbai, India and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Global Delivery Hub and its growth.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning

• Assist in preparing audit planning documentation & risk assessment.
• Perform analytical review procedures.
• Prepare lead schedules and supporting reconciliations.
• Draft audit reports and management letters.
• Ensure audit files are completed in compliance with ISAs and firm methodology.
• Support managers during audit completion and clearance meetings.
• Ensure all work is fully documented and compliant with firm methodology.
• Liaise with clients & resolve their queries. Maintain high levels of client service throughout the audit process.

Audit Fieldwork

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to completion and sign-off.
• Manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
• Assist Audit Managers on larger and more complex engagements.
• Perform substantive and controls testing across a variety of business sectors.
• Prepare detailed working papers using audit software.
• Identify audit risks and communicate findings to senior staff.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory observations where required.
• Lead and review testing across key audit areas including:
• Revenue and receivables
• Purchases and payables
• Bank and cash
• Fixed assets
• Inventory and stock
• Payroll
• Accruals and prepayments
• Provisions and contingencies

Accounts preparation and Reporting

• Prepare statutory financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements.
• Review disclosure notes and supporting schedules.
• Assist with consolidation schedules where required.
• Prepare management letters highlighting internal control weaknesses, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Draft audit findings reports, completion summaries, and going concern assessments.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements-

Direct experience in UK or Ireland audit practice

• Exposure to group audits, consolidations, or multi-jurisdictional engagements.
• Experience with charity, not-for-profit, or regulated entity audits.
• Experience managing audit assignments end-to-end, from planning to completion and filing.
• Familiarity with audit software such as CaseWare, CCH Audit Automation, or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Inter/Qualified CA or ACCA with 3-4 years of relevant audit experience.
• Additional qualifications such as DipIFR (Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards) are a distinct advantage.

Company Benefits:

At our Vistra India office, we believe in putting our employees well-being first! We offer a hybrid working arrangement.

Additionally, we provide attractive insurance benefits, excellent job exposure and career prospects.