Trade and Customs Senior Manager

BLT; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Trade & Customs Specialist to join their team in London. This role involves providing customs advisory services, managing client relationships, and developing innovative trade solutions. With strong progression prospects and a supportive environment, it's an excellent opportunity for those with significant relevant experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customs and international trade advice.
• Manage project budgets and ensure profitable client engagements.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Customs Advisory

Client Relationship Management

Financial Management

Business Development

Coaching

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.