Customs Entry Clerk

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Customs Entry clerk has arisen to join highly successful Freight Forwarder in in the Ipswich area.

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm

£28,000 - £32,000 DOE

Plus Bonus

• Previous experience in processing and completing Import and export entries using CDS, for European road freight clearances and deep-sea ocean freight clearances.
• Confidence in navigating HMRC's online tariffs (UK online trade tariff and other .Gov resources) with a solid understanding of customs commodity codes, procedures and CDS requirements.
• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements, as well as an understanding of Origin and Preference.
• Experience of a wide range of entry declarations (including home use, returned goods, temporary import/export, multiple item).
• Experience with CNS and Destin8 port systems. Our forwarding software is Multifreight/Multished, experience with this software would be beneficial.
• Able to calculate and process customs duties and taxes, ensuring efficient clearance of goods through ports of entry.
• Confidence in communicating with customs authorities, shipping agents, internal departments, and clients to resolve issues and provide guidance
• Able to raise T1 documents and knowledge regarding the transit procedure.
• Job creating and invoicing.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring work meets the AEO standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Being part of a team responsible for arranging a variety of customs declarations for key clients, ensuring prompt processing to maintain a high level of service.