Customs Billing Specialist

American President Lines; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Billing Specialist to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. In this role, you will support the UK customs teams with reporting and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a global logistics leader that values innovation and employee development. You'll be part of a culture that rewards hard work and commitment, with a comprehensive benefits package and career advancement opportunities. If you're passionate about trade and customs and want to make a real impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Annual Leave

Holiday Buy Scheme

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Benefits Platform

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Retail and Travel Discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance or purchase ledger roles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain customer account reports and invoices.
• Ensure billing accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in Finance or Purchase Ledger

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location:

Liverpool, GB

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about the world of trade and customs? We are seeking a reliable and meticulous Customs Billing Specialist to join our dynamic team based in Liverpool. In this role you will support our UK customs teams with reporting, invoicing and any other industry costs and fees incurred by the department.

This role will see you working Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the Customs Finance Manager, you will be responsible for generating reports and invoices for customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

• Generate and maintain daily/weekly customer account reports.
• Ensure billing accuracy by coordinating with customs operations managers, teams, and third parties.
• Reconcile discrepancies and manage cross charges with contract logistics team.
• Process credit notes, POs, and monthly duty deferment reconciliations.
• Handle e-commerce key account billing and supplier account setups.
• Send invoices per customer AP requirements and support credit control with outstanding balances.
• Assist with ad hoc customs finance tasks.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance or purchase ledger role with strong numerical and analytical skills. You will have a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, invoicing, and reconciliations. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be working closely with various stakeholders. You will be IT literate and be able to use MS based programmes. You will have a proactive approach, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively will be key to success in this role.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.