JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented experienced Customs Documentation Clerk (IMPORTS) to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining all documentation related to our Customs operations. This position requires strong organisational and attention to detail skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
Unless you can clearly demonstrate the skills listed below, please do not apply as your application will not be considered.

SKILLS

• 2 years experience in a similar role
• HMRC - Customs declarations experience, Imports and exports.
• Experience of dealing with T1’s, POA, EAD, Transit documents
• Attention to detail is extremely important to ensure the business is compliant and passes HMRC audits, including risk identification and mitigation.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to keep all relevant departments within the company on the same page in regards to the customs declarations for the day’s shipments.
• Experience of checking and processing all relevant documentation for the shipments.
• Understanding of different customs procedures and the requirements.
• Experience of Destin8 & Descarte & CNS Systems

· Knowledge/experience of the following would be an advantage:

• IP (Inward Processing) Full Authorisation and Authorisation by declaration
• Alcohol Import
• RGR (Returned Good Relied)
• TA (Temporary Admission) Full Authorisation and Authorisation by Declaration
• Import into Bond
• Multi-liner Excel upload clearances
• SFD (Simplified Frontier Declaration)
• Imports of POA (Products of Animal Origin) ABP (Animal By-Products) & Import of Plants and Plant Products.
• An understanding of BTOM (Border Target Operating Model) risk groups for the above – Low/Medium/High.
• An understanding of the TCA (Trade & Cooperation Agreement) between the UK & EU?
• An understanding how to claim preference dependent on the relevant UK Trade Agreements with other countries?
• Experience completing customs amendments (C2001 and C285)
• Knowledge of how to calculate Port Charges.
• Experience dealing & liaising with queries from IBF (Inland Border Facility)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Customs Documentation: 2 years (required)
• Customs IMPORTS: 2 years (required)
• EADs, T1s, POAs, Transit Docs: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Completing day to day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s. Create, manage and maintain the correct documentation as each case progresses.
• Maintain Data input accuracy. Deal with customer enquiries in writing, in person or by phone providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
• Telephone and/or written communication with external organisations e.g. HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, Hauliers etc.
• Obtain necessary Bill of Ladings and correct Tariff Headings. Obtain payments from customers in line with company policy.
• Calculating Duty / VAT cost for each consignment
• Processing Import/Export declarations
• Dealing with general enquiries from importers / exporters, Internal & external sources concerning all areas, relating to Customs Procedures, Tariff Classifications, Duty Rates and any other documentation requirements
• Keeping up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures
• Work with different departments in multiple locations to prepare a complete list of Jobs (Shipments requiring customs entries) for the day
• Post holder will be cross trained to provide cover for other departments if needed