Senior Customs Analyst

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Senior Customs Analyst to ensure compliance with customs obligations while collaborating with various teams. This hybrid role requires strong organisational skills and knowledge of UK customs processes. The ideal candidate will possess recognisable Customs qualifications and experience in Customs or Trade Compliance. Rolls-Royce offers competitive benefits and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a Customs or Trade Compliance role.
• Ability to explain Customs issues to non-tax specialists.
• Desire to learn and develop expertise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customs records and documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for customs clearance.
• Support HMRC audits and compliance.
• Contribute to customs process improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of UK import/export procedures

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in customs declaration systems

Experience in customs duty relief schemes

SAP knowledge

Excel skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Recognised Customs qualifications

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

Senior Customs Analyst

Derby or Washington (Hybrid - minimum 3 days on site)

Full Time

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Group Tax & Customs team, with a specific focus on ensuring our Customs tax obligations are met. The Group Tax & Customs team are responsible for managing the Group’s worldwide tax affairs.

The role reports to the Head of Customs and responsibilities include supporting the organisation’s import and export activities, ensuring all customs transactions are processed accurately and compliantly in accordance with HMRC requirements, and international trade legislation. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to liaise effectively both internally with Logistics, procurement and other business teams and externally with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of tax professionals and collaborate with tax specialists and other professionals within the global Customs organisation.

What you will be doing:

• Assist in maintaining comprehensive records and customs documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
• Liaise with internal Logistics compliance team and our appointed customs brokers, hauliers, carriers and relevant government bodies to ensure efficient clearance of goods.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve-related queries in a timely manner.
• Support internal and external HMRC audits by providing accurate records and evidence of compliance.
• Assist with the administration of customs authorisations and duty relief schemes (e.g., Inward Processing, AEO accreditation).
• Provide guidance to internal teams on customs classifications, duty rates, Incoterms, and trade compliance matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of customs processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance are maintained.
• Support wider projects and initiatives as required by the Customs Manager.
• Provide support to the Customs risk management and control processes to manage compliance risk, ensuring that the team has robust and effective governance, processes and controls in place and is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

Position qualifications:

Recognised Customs qualifications and/or demonstrable recent experience within a Customs or Trade Compliance role.

Preferred requirements:

• Strong knowledge of UK import/export procedures and HMRC customs legislation.
• Proficiency in customs declaration systems (CDS).
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to explain Customs issues to non-tax specialists
• Experience in customs duty relief schemes and AEO accreditation.
• A working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills are essential, Knowledge of data dashboards i.e. PowerBI beneficial
• A team player with the ability to liaise across multiple jurisdictions, businesses and functions
• The ability to work independently where required to drive work forward.
• Desire to learn and continue to develop expertise
• Commercial Awareness of operating customs procedures in a business environment.
• Achievement focussed and enthusiastic about driving change
• A holistic thinker.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: 7th December 2025

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.