Customs Clearance Operator

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  • 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
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