About Kinore:
Kinore (formerly Accountant Online) is Ireland’s first online, remote-first finance and business services firm, proudly serving startups, ambitious SMEs, and scaling businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK . Anchored by our ISO 9001 certification, we’re dedicated to consistent, high-quality financial services—backed by our digital-first approach and award-winning team, ensuring the highest quality service to our clients.
Our firm has enjoyed year-on-year growth to double our workforce in the next few years to support projected revenues of €15 million by 2028. As an award-winning practice—named Online Practice of the Year (2022 & 2024), Practice of the Year (2020), and recipient of the Client Service Award (2024)—we lead in cloud-based, tech-enabled financial services delivery.
Our Core Values:
- Ambition: We relentlessly pursue growth—for our clients, our people, and ourselves.
- Fairness: Transparent, honest communication and equitable support guide everything we do.
- Utter Dependability: With ISO 9001-backed processes and a remote-first model, our clients can always count on us.
Role Overview
As a VAT Specialist, you’ll be instrumental in preparing, reviewing, and filing VAT returns for a diverse portfolio of clients. This 35‑hour/week position supports hybrid or fully remote work, with some flexibility for in-office or client visits when necessary. A proven record in remote collaboration is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file VAT returns accurately and on time across multiple client accounts
- Review VAT submissions to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
- Liaise with Revenue and manage VAT-related queries proactively
- Stay current with Irish VAT legislation and best practices, applying updates professionally
- Respond to client VAT concerns with clarity and fairness
- Collaborate remotely with colleagues and clients, fostering trust and reliability
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Part-qualified ACCA/ACA with VAT qualification/experience, or a qualified Accounting Technician (MIATI, CAT, or AAT level) with strong VAT capability
- 2–5 years of VAT-focused experience in a practice environment
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero) and MS Office
- Demonstrated excellence in remote working environments
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and communication
- Aligned with values of ambition, fairness, and dependability
Why Join Kinore?
- Remote-first flexibility supporting work-life balance
- Contribute to a rapidly expanding, digital-driven firm
- Be part of a team celebrated for excellence, fairness, and reliability
- Opportunities for professional development and growth as we scale
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €30,000.00-€38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- How many years experience do you have working in a remote setting?
- Would you consider yourself ambitious? If yes, please explain,
Experience:
- VAT : 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Part Qualified ACCA/ACA, Accounting Technician (preferred)
Work Location: Remote