Customs Clerk

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)