- Complete customs declarations in a timely manner and submit to HMRC using our in-house Duty Management System
- Follow up declarations until customs clearance is obtained
- Ensure full compliance with HMRC requirements and other relevant bodies
- Liaise with shipping lines and transport companies with regards to customs clearance of consignments
- Liaise with Buying in regards to product tariff codes and changes in duty legislation
- Assist Accounts with duty and VAT payment queries
Customs Clearance Operator
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Salary£25000 - £27000
Hours37.50 hours - Monday - Friday
Contract TypePermanent
LocationAxis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss, Liverpool
Closing Date2021-11-07
About the Role
Job Overview
- Complete customs declarations in a timely manner and submit to HMRC using our in-house Duty Management System
- Follow up declarations until customs clearance is obtained
- Ensure full compliance with HMRC requirements and other relevant bodies
- Liaise with shipping lines and transport companies with regards to customs clearance of consignments
- Liaise with Buying in regards to product tariff codes and changes in duty legislation
- Assist Accounts with duty and VAT payment queries
Package Description
- £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
- Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
- Contributable Company pension scheme
- Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
- Onsite canteen
- 10% store discount
- Access to social and sporting events
Minimum Criteria to Apply
- Experienced in a similar role
- Knowledge of HMRC procedures and able to learn new procedures through the interpretation of HMRC guidance
- Experience of identifying products using Trade Tariff to ascertain documentary requirements and duty rates
- Works well under pressure and to tight and often conflicting timeframes
- Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
- A confident communicator and relationship builder
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills and a real 'can do' attitude
- Trade related qualification, such as UK Customs Academy/BCC/BIFA, is desirable