Finance and Customs Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance & Customs Administrator to join a supportive team in Bristol. This temporary to permanent role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment where you will manage compliance and customs administration. You'll liaise with authorities, ensure timely customs declarations, and maintain critical logs. If you have a strong background in customs warehousing and compliance, along with excellent Excel skills, this position could be your next career step. Join a company that values a positive work culture and offers flexibility when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance and customs administration is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of the Compliance Department's functionality.
• Ensure compliance with legislation relating to excise duty suspended goods.

Skills

Knowledge of customs warehousing

C&E Compliance Administration

Proficient with Excel

Workable knowledge of customs procedures

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Self-motivated

Ability to use initiative to problem solve

Ability to work to deadlines

Analytically minded

Job description

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Finance and Customs Administrator, Bristol

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Client:

Robert Half

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

61088a1c8008

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance & Customs Administrator to join one of our clients on a temporary to permanent basis, based in Avonmouth.You'll be working within a friendly team who are very supportive, have a great sense of humour and pride themselves on the work culture they've created.

Start Date: Ideally ASAP

Duration: Temporary to permanent opportunity

Salary range DOE: £30,000

Working hours & Pattern - 37.5 hours a week, office based but ability to WFH when needed

You will use your skills to:

• Responsible for all administering aspects of the Compliance Department's functionality
• Ensuring compliance to current legislation relating to the receipt, warehousing and release of excise duty suspended goods
• Liaising with HMRC, Customers, Border Force and relevant Authorities
• Day to day responsibility of Bond Administration and monthly reports
• Ensuring timely submission of Customs declarations
• Maintenance of Discrepancy Logs
• Checking all data is calculated and compliant
• Investigation and Closure of Discrepancies
• Maintenance of Exchange, VAT and Insurance Rates
• Responsible for New Customer Setup & Maintenance
• Prioritising, planning and organising activities to ensure deadlines are completed
• Raising of purchase orders
• Assisting the Financial Controller with ad-hoc requests

Skills/Experience needed:

• Knowledge of customs warehousing
• C&E Compliance Administration
• Proficient with Excel
• Workable knowledge of customs procedures
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to use initiative to problem solves
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Analytically minded

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.