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Customs Clerk
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basildon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Hexagon Recruitment are seeking a Customs Clerk for one of our most prestigious clients based in Basildon, Essex. This is a permanent position & a great opportunity to embed yourself into a well established business, with a positive & friendly culture, for long term employment.
Responsibilities
Completing day to day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & 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 & 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 (Shipments requiring customs entries) for the day
Post holder will be cross trained to provide cover for other departments if needed
Essential Skills 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.
Experience of Destin8 & Descarte & CNS Systems
· Knowledge/experience of the following would be an advantage:
IP (Inward Processing) Full Authorisation and Authorisation by declaration
Alcohol Import
RGR (Returned Good Relied)
TA (Temporary Admission) Full Authorisation and Authorisation by Declaration
Import into Bond
Multi-liner Excel upload clearances
SFD (Simplified Frontier Declaration)
Imports of POA (Products of Animal Origin) ABP (Animal By-Products) & Import of Plants and Plant Products.
An understanding of BTOM (Border Target Operating Model) risk groups for the above – Low/Medium/High.
An understanding of the TCA (Trade & Cooperation Agreement) between the UK & EU?
An understanding how to claim preference dependent on the relevant UK Trade Agreements with other countries?
Experience completing customs amendments (C2001 and C285)
Knowledge of how to calculate Port Charges.
Experience dealing & liaising with queries from IBF (Inland Border Facility)Before You Apply
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