Are you an experienced energetic Import/Export Assistant and are looking to join a very successful and established company to work in their busy import/export department? Do you have outstanding communication and IT skills and are able to start work immediately? This position is to cover a 10 month fixed term maternity contract with the possibility of this becoming a permanent role. There is a salary of £26,000 plus many benefits
The Role:
- Prepare & submit accurate customs declarations for EU or NON-EU clients.
- Verify C88 document details such as the origin and customs codes into CDS.
- Understand and double-check manufacturer & commercial invoices.
- Ensure insurance and freight costs are included in C88 submissions.
- Collate all documents (where required) prior to arrival of the goods.
- Submit invoice data into the Corporate Accounting team.
- Manage communications and requests with local & national authorities.
- Conducting internal audits of customs related documents for accuracy and work with colleagues to amend discrepancies & raise knowledge levels.
- Act as the escalation point for all operational queries.
- Respond to any system failures and invoke fall-back procedures if necessary.
- Coordinate with couriers to facilitate the smooth clearance of goods through customs and resolve any issues that may arise during the process.
- Assess and correctly code/identify products for export with the latest tariff codes and country of origin, required for customs export paperwork when shipping goods.
- Be proactive in identifying any changes within the tariff system issued by HMRC.
- Prepare and review all necessary import/export documentation and that all imports are registered correctly and in a timely manner.
- Ensure all records are up to date (import transactions, customs clearance documents, shipping records).
- Work closely with the finance department to monitor and control import-related costs, ensuring that budgets are adhered to, and cost-saving opportunities are identified.
- Proactively identify and address any issues related to import processes, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to find effective solutions.
- Maintain and manage import files, investigate differences, add corrections, and reconcile HMRC statements.
About You:
- You will have at least 2 years experience within a busy Import/export department
- IT Competent
- Strong team player
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Able to prioritise on workload
Benefits:
- 21 days holiday (which rise to 25 days with increased length of service) + Bank Holidays
- Birthday Holiday
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Volunteering Days