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.

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

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