Customs Clerk in Suffolk, East Of England

Job Title:  Customs Clerk

Location: Ipswich (IP6)

Salary: Up to £33,000

About the Role:

Our client, a leading independent freight company specialising in European logistics and freight solutions, is looking for an experienced Customs Clerk to be part of a team based near Ipswich, processing and completing Import and export entries using CDS, for European road freight clearances and deep-sea ocean freight clearances.

As  Customs Clerk you will be responsible for arranging a variety of customs declarations for key clients, ensuring prompt processing to maintain a prominent level of service.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 8:30am to 5pm, with 25 days holiday.

In return, the company is offering a salary up to £33,000.

2+ years previous experience is essential for this role, as is s trong diligence, ensuring work meets the AEO standards.

We're keen to speak to customs specialists who are confident navigating HMRC's online tariffs, with a solid understanding of customs commodity codes, procedures, and CDS requirements, and strong communication skills both written and verbal, as you will be required to compile documentation and be able to interpret the legal requirements on behalf of customers in a clear and simple way.

Duties include:

• Managing import and export documentation, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and coordinating with different departments to facilitate smooth and timely shipment processes.
• Handling customs brokerage, accurately complete paperwork, and communicating with clients and authorities.
• Calculating and processing customs duties and taxes, ensuring efficient clearance of goods through ports of entry.
• Raising T1 documents and knowledge regarding the transit procedure.
• Entering details onto specialised freight and Customs software, including CNS, Destin8, Multifreight/Multished.

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Voceer presents this job opportunity for Red Recruit Global Ltd, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Direct Employer.