A client of ours in the Basildon area are recruiting an Import Customs Clerk to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm and paying £28,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

Completing day-to-day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s.
Maintain Data input accuracy.
Deal with customer enquiries providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
Communicate 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
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Import Customs Clerk position:

Minimum 2 years Customs experience essential within the Logistics distribution and supply chain industry
Experience with HMRC customs declarations
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
Experience of checking and processing all relevant documentation for the shipments
Understanding of different customs procedures
Experience of Destin8, Descarte & CNS Systems
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Import Customs Clerk position, please apply with your CV and contact Abi at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs