Import / Export Assistant (10 month Contract)

Are you an experienced energetic Import/Export Assistant and are looking to join a very successful and established company to work in their busy import/export department? Do you have outstanding communication and IT skills and are able to start work immediately? This position is to cover a 10 month fixed term maternity contract with the possibility of this becoming a permanent role. There is a salary of £26,000 plus many benefits

The Role:

·Prepare & submit accurate customs declarations for EU or NON-EU clients.

·Verify C88 document details such as the origin and customs codes into CDS.

·Understand and double-check manufacturer & commercial invoices.

·Ensure insurance and freight costs are included in C88 submissions.

·Collate all documents (where required) prior to arrival of the goods.

·Submit invoice data into the Corporate Accounting team.

·Manage communications and requests with local & national authorities.

·Conducting internal audits of customs related documents for accuracy and work with colleagues to amend discrepancies & raise knowledge levels.

·Act as the escalation point for all operational queries.

·Respond to any system failures and invoke fall-back procedures if necessary.

·Coordinate with couriers to facilitate the smooth clearance of goods through customs and resolve any issues that may arise during the process.

·Assess and correctly code/identify products for export with the latest tariff codes and country of origin, required for customs export paperwork when shipping goods.

·Be proactive in identifying any changes within the tariff system issued by HMRC.

·Prepare and review all necessary import/export documentation and that all imports are registered correctly and in a timely manner.

·Ensure all records are up to date (import transactions, customs clearance documents, shipping records).

·Work closely with the finance department to monitor and control import-related costs, ensuring that budgets are adhered to, and cost-saving opportunities are identified.

·Proactively identify and address any issues related to import processes, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to find effective solutions.

·Maintain and manage import files, investigate differences, add corrections, and reconcile HMRC statements.

About You:

·You will have at least 2 years experience within a busy Import/export department

·IT Competent

·Strong team player

·Outstanding attention to detail

·Able to prioritise on workload

Benefits:

·21 days holiday (which rise to 25 days with increased length of service) + Bank Holidays

·Birthday Holiday

·Free parking

·Company Pension

·Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

·Cycle to Work Scheme

·Volunteering Days