Import Customs Clerk

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  • Basildon, Essex
  • £28,000-30,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Our client, who specialises in Freight Forwarding through multimodal services, are currently seeking an experienced Import Customs Clerk to focus for their team based in Essex.The Import Customs Clerk will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining all documentation related to the company's Customs operations.Import Customs Clerk duties include:
  • Completing day to day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs and 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 and 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 shipments for the day.
  • Assisting other departments if needed (training provided).
Experience required:
  • 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.
We're keen to speak to detail oriented Customs professionals who are fully conversant with different customs entries and current regulations and have experience of Destin8, Descarte and CNS Systems. 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.This is a full time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, with no weekends required!In return, the successful Import Customs Clerk will be offered up to £30,000 in line with skills and experience.Contact us today.01376 503567If you would like to know more about this Import Customs Clerk opportunity, or you know of anyone that fits the bill, either forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us and we will do the rest. You can recommend as many people as you like via our website and earn a referral fee per candidate we place*. This is an unlimited offer.As recruiters specialising in freight and shipping, Red Recruit have vacancies at all levels within the industry, so please do get in touch to tell us what you're looking for and we'll do our best to assist.
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