Our client is one of the UK's largest electrical installation equipment manufacturing & supply companies. Operating its manufacturing, logistics & commercial activities via three sites in the UK.
We are now recruiting for an Imports Facilitator to join the team in their Wigan location
Your role will involve handling letters of credit and liaising with the Bank with any issues/problems to avoid any delays in receiving paperwork for imports.
Maintaining Duty Deferment Accounts & keeping good records and ensure that any amendments to be raised/completed in a timely manner.
Checking Import agent invoices against agreed rate cards & confirm/check that customs declarations are done correctly with correct paperwork has been supplied along with Agent invoice for each import completed.
Raise against each Agent and that PO's are in place at the start of the new FY and to keep good records to ensure there are no issues that may cause any delays in invoice payment.
Handling ad-hoc Accounts Payables work to ensure that invoices are authorised and paid on a timely basis and help to correct any problems/issues to avoid late payments.
Experience and Skills required
Understanding of Letters of Credit, Bills of Exchange and other Banking Instructions of payments.
Experience with Accounts Payable and invoices.
Experience in producing reconciliations
Knowledge of SAP ERP system
Experience with Microsoft Office Software especially Excel & Word.
Knowledge of Goods in Procedures
In depth knowledge of Inco-terms, Import Customs Procedures, CPC Codes, Commodity codes, IPR and OPR schemes and Duty Deferment Procedures
Package and Benefits
Salary 36,000 to 38,000
Contributory pension
26 Days Holiday
Perks and discounts
Employee well being scheme
Eye care vouchers
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Freight Personnel
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Wigan, Lancashire WN1 1AD, England
£36,000 - £38,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a leading electrical installation equipment manufacturer in the UK, is seeking an Imports Facilitator for their Wigan location.
- The role involves managing letters of credit, liaising with banks to resolve issues, and maintaining Duty Deferment Accounts.
- Candidates should have experience in Accounts Payable, invoice processing, and a strong understanding of import customs procedures and SAP ERP systems.
- The position requires a salary between £36,000 to £38,000, along with benefits such as a contributory pension and 26 days of holiday.
- Applicants should have relevant experience, ideally in import/export operations and financial reconciliation.
