Customs clerk

Customs Clerk - Braintree Our client, who are a freight forwarder are looking for a Customs Clerk to join their team in Braintree, UK. As Customs Clerk, you will be tasked to co-ordinate all import and export activities in relation to all things customs-related. Job type: Permanent Working Hours: Monday - Friday Duties and Responsibilities To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable. Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check 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 High volumes of data entry on spreadsheets Making customs entry amendment requests to HMRC Any other ad-hoc tasks as and when required and instructed by the Line Manager Skills, Experience and Competencies Working experience of Exports/Imports & Customs Compliance and regulations (at least 2 years' experience in the UK) Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports Right to work in the UK Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports HMRC amendment and reclaim experience Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and other Ms packages WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy