Trade and Customs Senior Manager

BLT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced professional to join their Trade and Customs team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality advice, develop strong client relationships, and manage budgets for client engagements. Significant experience in Trade and Customs, particularly in a consulting or professional services environment, is essential. The role offers excellent progression prospects and the chance to coach junior staff in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant Trade and Customs experience.
• Experience in a consulting/professional services environment.
• Ability to communicate with impact and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customs advice in line with UK legislation.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify Customs Duty risks and opportunities.
• Manage project budgets and ensure profitable delivery.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Customs and international trade advice

Client relationship management

Business development

Coaching junior staff

Budget management

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen to join a Big 4 firm, working as part of a large team of Trade & Customs specialists located across the UK supporting a national portfolio of clients with a variety of Trade & Customs issues. The team offers a wide range of services including customs advisory, compliance reviews, training support and preparation of duty reclaims.

As a key member of the team you will be responsible for:

• providing high quality customs and international trade advice for clients in line with UK legislation, HMRC guidance, and other local tax jurisdiction rules;
• taking a lead to develop and maintain strong client relationships for those clients you are responsible for;
• developing innovative solutions for clients including identifying Customs Duty risks and opportunities;
• managing the finances, including developing and managing project budgets and billing to ensure profitable delivery of client engagements;
• managing some of the team’s business development and marketing initiatives;
• coaching and developing junior team members of the team from both a technical and commercial perspective;
• working closely with directors and partners who will provide you with the support and opportunities to assist you in realising your full potential;
• linking closely with specialist colleagues in International Tax, Transfer pricing and Indirect Tax (VAT) where necessary.

To apply you will need to have significant relevant Trade and Customs experience, including some experience gained in a consulting/professional services firm environment. You will need to communicate with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear. The ability to identify and pursue business opportunities and take an active role in coaching more junior staff will also be key. The role offers excellent progression prospects and a variety of interesting and challenging work in a supportive environment. Please get in contact for a confidential discussion.

Market rate for this kind of position is typically £Excellent, depending on experience. Please note that specific salary bandings for roles with individual clients may vary from these guidelines.