Customs Clerk

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 �26,000 - �28,500 per annum depending on experience.
Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Complete customs declarations for import/export clearance processes.
• Provide admin support to the Customs Clearing/Multimodal Team.
• Handle daily Customs Clearing and entries for air, sea, and road shipments, including EADs & T1s, ensuring correct documentation.
• Ensure accurate data input and respond to customer enquiries.
• Communicate with external organisations (HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, Hauliers, etc).
• Obtain Bill of Ladings, correct Tariff Headings and payments from customers.
• Calculate Duty/VAT costs for consignments.
• Processing Import/Export declarations
• Dealing with general enquiries 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
• Collaborate with multiple departments to prepare a daily list of shipments requiring customs entries.

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

• Thorough understanding of all aspects of Import Customs
• 2+ years' experience within logistics distribution and supply chain or a similar role essential to be considered
• Practical experience of dealing with EAD's, T1's, POA and Transit Documents
• Experience in using Descarte, Destin8 & CNS systems
• High attention to detail

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