Customs Clerk

Our client is recruiting for a Customs Clerk

We create all documentation to allow cargo to legally move across borders around the world, whether that’s imports or exports. We liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure a smooth clearance of their consignments; this requires us to establish close relationships with a global supply chain. The team works with HMRC on a regular basis to establish solutions to complex customs related problems.

The inside scoop:

Some of the things you’ll be doing every day include:

Preparing customs entries on imports and exports ensuring a high level of accuracy and full compliance

Processing documents such as COO, EUR1 on ICERT

Ensuring a screening process takes place to review client documentation such as commercial invoices and packing lists

Processing refunds via HMRC

Guaranteeing the import/export of finished products and components, ensuring the process is cost-effective and efficient

Taking decisive action with the organisation of the flows of activity

Ensuring customs authorisation documentation is checked and correctly completed

Guarantee compliance with international transport regulations and customs procedures

Co-ordinate international transport operations

Ensure the prioritisation of local customs administration

The role requires:

Previous experience of working with customs data and knowledge of customs legislation

At least 1 year’s experience in a customs role

Experience of CDS essential, Descartes and FCL preferred

Sound understanding of Destin8/CNS

Good trade tariff knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player

Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines

Eagerness to learn and progress, and the ability to grasp new systems and processes quickly

Excellent communication skills

Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook

Committed, motivated, energetic, proactive and fun with a positive can-do attitude

Ability to work well whilst under time constraints with a ‘right first-time’ approach

Benefits include:

Competitive salary

Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company

25 days holiday

Location

This role is full-time and based in the Bradford office Monday to Friday