Customs Clerk

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Job description

A client of ours in the Basildon area are recruiting an Import Customs Clerk to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm and paying 28,000 - 32,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
• Liasie 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.
• 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.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Import Customs Clerk position:

• 2 years experience in a similar role with the logistics distribution and supply chain industry.
• HMRC - Customs declarations experience, Imports and exports.
• Experience of dealing with T1's, POA, EAD, Transit documents
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of checking and processing all relevant documentation for shipments.
• Understanding of different customs procedures and the requirements.
• Experience of Destin8 & Descarte & CNS Systems would be preferable

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & for the full job description for this Import Customs Clerk position, please apply with your CV and contact Abi at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.

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