Customs Entry Clerk

Lori Walsh Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in London is seeking a Customs Entry Clerk to handle customs declarations for imports and exports. This full-time permanent role requires experience in freight forwarding and a solid understanding of customs procedures. The successful candidate will manage duties such as preparing customs entries, dealing with queries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Competitive salary offered based on experience, within the range of 25k to 30k.

Qualifications

• Experience within a freight forwarding/logistics environment is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of customs procedures and principles is required.
• Experience with Sequoia software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and completion of customs entries for import and export.
• Dealing with entry queries.
• Researching commodity codes, duty rates, licences, and documentation requirements.
• Calculation of duty and VAT rates per consignment.
• Processing duty reclaims.
• Maintaining compliance with current and evolving customs legislation.

Skills

Databases

Computer Hardware

Typing

Microsoft Office

Data Entry

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word

Office Experience

10-key calculator

Microsoft Excel

Order Entry

Word Processing

Tools

Sequoia software

Job description

Customs Entry Clerk

Our client is currently looking for a Customs Entry Clerk to work at their London office. The company is an international freight forwarder with offices based throughout the UK, covering all modes of transport – air, road, and sea freight for both imports and exports. This role will involve working on both import and export customs declarations at their East London office and is a full‑time permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and completion of customs entries for import and export.
• Dealing with entry queries.
• Researching commodity codes, duty rates, licences, and documentation requirements.
• Calculation of duty and VAT rates per consignment.
• Processing duty reclaims.
• Maintaining compliance with current and evolving customs legislation.

Requirements

• Experience within a freight forwarding / logistics environment (essential).
• Comprehensive knowledge of customs procedures and principles.
• Experience with Sequoia software (advantageous).

Key Skills

• Databases
• Computer Hardware
• Typing
• Microsoft Office
• Data Entry
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Office Experience
• 10‑key calculator
• Microsoft Excel
• Order Entry
• Word Processing

Salary: 25k to 30k (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1