Customs Clerk

Customs Broker – Bristol – Up to £27,000

Our client who are a global supply chain company are looking for a Customs Broker to join their team in the Bristol area.

The right individual will ensure the correct and timely clearance, delivery and billing of shipments, while providing exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.

Monday to Friday – 9:00 to 5:30pm but the successful candidate would require to work the occasional weekend (up to 3 hours a day) but you will be paid overtime (Saturdays 1.5 and Sundays double time)

Package

Salary: £20,000-£27,000

Other benefits:

22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Medical insurance
Voluntary, contributory Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program

General Role

To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities for the resident site, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.
Checking & monitoring of Freight/courier invoices for payment ensuring accurate costing, charging to project where applicable in a timely manner
Co-ordinate and control dispatching of goods
Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check import/Export controls and licensing requirements
Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost
Liaise with, customers, suppliers, necessary agents and customs authorities to address any issues/questions arising from business activities
Check invoices for both import and export brokerage and liaise with the broker / finance to resolve any invoice / payment issues
High volumes of data entry on spreadsheets
Ensuring insurance claims are given to the claims department immediately
Raising necessary paperwork concerning all movements of Dangerous Goods
Making customs entry amendment requests to HMRC

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good knowledge of customs brokerage process and system essential
Good knowledge of customs legislation, especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin.

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