Customs Clerk

Bucks Skills Hub; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aylesbury is seeking a Customs Clearance Clerk to ensure compliance with HMRC and Border Force regulations. The role involves managing import/export processes, maintaining records, and addressing queries. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of customs legislation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of customs formalities and legislation for imports and exports.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Strong written communication skills and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate filing and archiving of import and export records.
• Perform quarterly internal audits on compliance and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Border Force regulations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Time Management

Job description

This job opportunity has been provided by Reed.co.uk

Right Now Group is working with a Freight Forwarder based in Aylesbury, assisting with their search for a Customs Clearance Clerk.

The Customs Clearance Clerk will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with HMRC and Border Force regulations. Over time, they will play a key role in developing this area of the business, providing exceptional service to both customers and internal stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include all aspects of the import and export process, such as tracking shipments, handling Border Force or Trading Standards holds, and resolving customs system issues.

Responsibilities of a Customs Clearance Clerk:

• Maintain accurate filing and archiving of all import and export records.
• Perform quarterly internal audits on compliance, import/export entries, ETSF procedures, CFSP, and AEO audits.
• Ensure full compliance with all HMRC and Border Force regulations in the operation of an ETSF.
• Ensure documentation requirements are met and stay updated on HMRC/Border Force regulations, whether system-based or manual.
• Proactively address HMRC/Border Force queries and issues, such as CDS errors.
• Conduct warehouse and duty management system analysis.

Requirements for a Customs Clearance Clerk:

• Strong working knowledge of customs formalities and legislation for both imports and exports, with a solid understanding of CFSP and ETSF procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, demonstrating excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong written communication skills, along with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to organize and lead a team effectively while being attentive to others' needs.
• Decisiveness and capability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and regulations is desirable.
• Familiarity with NCTS or CDS would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Aylesbury

Shift: Mon-Fri (09:00 - 17:00)

Please allow 48 hours for our agents to review incoming CVs, and they will contact you as soon as possible.