Customs Entry Clerk

Red Recruits; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions company in Dagenham is looking for an experienced Customs Entry Clerk to handle customs clearance processes and ensure compliance with regulations. The role offers a salary of up to £32,000 based on experience and requires applicants to have knowledge of customs procedures. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment and be detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Operational know-how of customs clearance procedures.
• Detail-oriented and organised.
• Responsive to the needs of customers and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and completing customs entries for import and export.
• Handling entry queries including commodity codes and duty rates.
• Maintaining compliance with customs legislation.
• Process duty reclaims.
• Maintain compliance with customs legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of customs procedures

Experience with Sequoia software

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Sequoia software

Job description

Customs Entry Clerk

Location: Dagenham

Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE

About the Job

Due to increased demand our international freight forwarding and logistics solutions client are looking to appoint an experienced Customs Entry Clerk to join the team at their Dagenham branch.

We're keen to speak to Customs professionals with knowledge of customs procedures and principles. Experience with Sequoia software would be advantageous, but it not essential.

In return, our client is offering up to £32,000, in line with skills and experience.

A typical day will involve liaising with customers, customs authorities, coordinating customs clearances from start to finish, ensuring all customs activities and procedures are carried out in accordance with customer agreements and the agreed policy, at the lowest cost and with the best possible results.

Duties Include

• Preparing and completing customs entries for import and export
• Handling entry queries, including using commodity codes, duty rates, licences and documentation requirements etc.
• Calculation of Duty and VAT rates per consignment
• Processing duty reclaims
• Maintaining compliance with current and evolving customs legislation

Successful Customs Entry Clerks have a good operational know-how of customs clearance procedures, food import, SPS and Port Health experience, including relevant laws and regulations. You'll be organised by nature with an eye for detail, and will thrive in a fast paced and dynamic atmosphere. Beyond that, you are innately responsive to the needs of customers and co-workers, and you actively contribute to the formulation and achievement of common goals. You are always alert to new opportunities.

If you have customs entry knowledge from a logistics/freight background, we want to hear from you!

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