Job Description

Brook Street Recruitment is working with our client in Mallusk who are looking for a Customs Agent to join the team in either Belfast

Reporting to the UK Logistics Manager, your role will be to manage data input and ensure accurate information is provided in a timely manner from multiple customs sources.


Duties

* Production of UK export declarations, UK import declarations and corresponding documentation
* Manage the Trader Support Service Portal, ensuring all declarations are submitted on time
* Managing compliance of customs process in aid of achieving 100% compliance for all declarations
* Production and reviewal of documentation ensuring import/export consignments are HMRC compliant
* Consultation with HMRC agents to achieve passage of goods through import/export processes as required
* Assignment of correct tariff codes to consignments
* Liaising with suppliers to obtain relevant paperwork in relation to import shipments
* Working with wider customs team to ensure daily completion of relevant tasks
* Assisting suppliers and customers with ad-hoc queries
* Working closely with internal purchasing teams nationally and also overseas international suppliers
* Dealing with domestic and international transport suppliers and supply chains
* Any other administration duties as required

Essential Criteria

* Operational customs experience in freight forwarding/customers broker/customs agency/customs department working environment is essential.
* You will need strong working knowledge of customs processes at an operational level, along with a genuine understanding of the key principles i.e. import/export procedures, tariff classification, valuation, origin, etc..
* You will need to be self-motivated, have strong organisational skills and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be able to communicate and build good relationships with both external and internal customers.
* You must be to be able to work to deadlines and remain focused , have good all-round IT skills and to be able to prioritise workload.

Salary can be decided at interview - circa £24k per annum
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