Customs Clerk

Customs Clerk - Wythenshawe - Up to 28,000

Our client, who are an international freight forwarder are looking for a Customs Clerk to join their team in Wythenshawe, UK.

As Customs Clerk, you will be tasked to co-ordinate all import and export activities in relation to all things customs related.

Job type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08.30am - 17.30pm

Salary: Up to 28,000.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.
• Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check controls and licensing requirements
• Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost
• Liaise with, customers, suppliers, necessary agents and customs authorities to address any issues/questions arising from business activities
• High volumes of data entry on spreadsheets
• Making customs entry amendment requests to HMRC
• Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required and instructed by the Line Manager

Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Working experience of Exports/Imports & Customs Compliance and regulations (at least 2 years' experience in the UK)
• Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports
• Right to work in the UK
• Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports
• HMRC amendment and reclaim experience
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and other Ms packages

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