Bond Manager

Booker Group plc; Magor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card

Tesco discount card after 3 months

Tesco Mobile discount

Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Pension scheme with employer matching

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted insurance offers

Job summary

Booker Group plc is seeking a detail‑oriented Bond Manager to oversee bonded stock, excise duties, customs duties and VAT at the Magor Regional Distribution Centre. You will ensure HMRC compliance, maintain audit trails and guide duty-related processes across the site.

Working with operational teams and the Central Customs & Excise Manager, you’ll monitor bonded stock activities, manage duty declarations and implement legislative changes with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of HMRC processes and legislation.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and transport processes.
• Super user knowledge of the Mentor System.
• Effective communicator at all levels.
• Methodical approach to figures and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure RDC Magor Mentor Master Files are accurate and updated for new legislation.
• Ensure duty declarations and documents are submitted to HMRC on time.
• Advise central Customs & Excise Manager on irregularities and notices.
• Monitor areas affecting tax payments and maintain warehouse efficiency.
• Endorse stock movement warrants and manage EMCS E-AD movements.
• Implement legislative changes and liaise with HMRC as needed.
• Maintain the Duty Deferment Monitoring spreadsheet.
• Coordinate with Stock Integrity Team on bonded products and issues.
• Manage stock adjustments related to budget changes.
• Train staff on Locator/Mentor for dutiable products and ensure regulatory awareness.
• Escalate issues to relevant managers and ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

HMRC regulations

Warehouse operations

Mentor system

Numerical accuracy

Tools

Mentor System

Job description

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Trunking Station, Llanwern Road Magor Magor

Closing Date:

18/09/2026

Job Category:

Dept/Region:

RDC3 - Magor

Business Area:

Booker Distribution

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bond Manager to oversee the accurate administration of bonded stock, excise duties, customs duties and VAT at our Regional Distribution Centre in Magor. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, maintaining robust audit trails, and supporting the smooth operation of duty-related processes across the site.

Working closely with operational teams and the Central Customs & Excise Manager, you'll monitor bonded stock activities, manage duty declarations, implement legislative changes, and provide expert guidance on customs and excise requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, a good understanding of customs and excise regulations, and a passion for accuracy and compliance

You will be responsible for

• To ensure RDC Magor Mentor Master Files are accurate and that amendments are keyed in a timely manner to accommodate new legislation or data information updates.
• To ensure RDC Magor duty declarations and all other document submissions are accurate and posted to H.M Revenue & Customs in a timely manner.
• To ensure RDC Magor complies with all relevant H.M Revenue & Customs Notices, and to immediately advise the central Customs & Excise Manager of all irregularities.
• To effectively monitor all RDC Magor areas and functions that affect tax payments, ensuring warehouse efficiency standards are met and maintained.
• To ensure that all reported stock shortages/surpluses on arrival at RDC Magor are endorsed on the delivery warrants, closing off EMCS E-AD movements.
• To implement changes of legislation at RDC Magor as directed by the Central Customs & Excise Manager
• To maintain close contact with the Central Customs & Excise Manager on all problem issues, system amendments, new legislation and contact with H.M Revenue & Customs.
• To maintain the RDC Magor Duty Deferment Monitoring spreadsheet.
• To monitor RDC Magor Stock Integrity Team work on bonded products (e.g. damages, stock adjustments, counts) and liaise with them as necessary on any issues,
• Manage the stock adjustments pertaining to a Chancellors Budget, where excise duty rates are increased.
• To ensure all RDC Magor goods in staff are fully trained as necessary on Locator/Mentor for intake of dutiable products.
• To ensure that all staff are fully aware of H.M Revenue & Customs regulations
• To action daily the Locator/Mentor reconciliation report, escalating any issues to the Central Customs & Excise Manager and RDC Magor Stock Administration Manager

You will need

• Good understanding of HMRC processes and legislation
• Good understanding of warehouse and transport processes
• Super user knowledge of Mentor System
• Effective communicator at all levels
• Methodical approach to figures and reporting.

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*