Customs Agent
Knowsley, Liverpool
£30,000 - £33,000
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
A thrilling opportunity for a new position has emerged with a prominent forwarder, seeking a seasoned Customs Broker. This role is focused on managing customs data entry to guarantee that all clearance procedures are executed compliantly and efficiently.
We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in customs, encompassing either import or export operations, ideally with experience in alcohol clearances.
The Candidate;
- Experience within customs declarations and clearances
- Previous experience of import clearances
- Previous experience within alcohol declaration's is highly advantageous
- Experience of dealing with customers directly either within road transport or shipping
- Experience of using customs software
- ‘Attention to detail' is very important to ensure the business is compliant and passes HMRC audits, including risk identification and mitigation.
- Previous experience within a freight forwarding, logistics or customs clearance position
- A background within Customs, Shipping Logistics Distribution
- HMRC - Customs declarations experience, Imports and exports
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Interfacing between the management team, HMRC, customs, suppliers and end Customers
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads.
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Competent decision making
- Must have a flexible approach
Duties and Responsibilities;
- Involved in the day to day customs clearance activities
- Preparation of customs entries to ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met
- Preparation of other trade documentation and forms required
- Liaising with importers/exporters and others to obtain mandatory information for import and export entries
- Enter data onto specialist customs software
- Deal with all queries quickly and efficiently relating to customs procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates and any other documentation requirements
- Keep up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures
If you have Customs experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.
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