Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for a Customs Coordinator to join their office in Manchester.

Duties and Responsibilities

* To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities for the resident site, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.

* Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check Export controls and licensing requirements

* Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost

* Liaise with, customers, suppliers, necessary agents and customs authorities to address any issues/questions arising from business activities

* High volumes of data entry on spreadsheets

* Making customs entry amendment requests to HMRC

* Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required and instructed by the Line Manager

Skills, Experience and Competencies

* Working experience of Exports/Imports & Customs Compliance and regulations (at least 2 years’ experience)

* Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports

* Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage (Desirable but not essential)

* Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports

* Knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF (Desirable but not essential)

* HMRC amendment and reclaim experience

* Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and other Ms packages

* Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail

* Able to work independently and as part of a team

* Must be flexible with their working hours – occasional weekend work based on volume

Company Benefits