Customs Clearance Clerk

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Customs Clearance Clerk to join our client, a Freight Forwarding company based in Essex.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be using the customs software to complete Import / Export declarations, ensuring you are keeping up to date with any changes in laws, regulations, and customs procedures.

Customs Clearance Clerk responsibilities include:

Preparation and completion of customs entries for import and export (groupage / full loads)

Dealing with Port Health / other government departments

Dealing with entry queries - commodity codes, duty rates, licences and documentation requirements etc

ETSF / Bonded Warehouse

NCTS movements

CVEDs and CEDs on the Traces system

Liaising with UK Customers and overseas agents

Calculation of Duty and VAT rates per consignment

Processing duty reclaims

Maintaining compliance with current and evolving customs legislation

You will have a good operational know-how of ETSF and customs clearance procedures. You'll be a team player, yet self-driven with a positive attitude and strong work ethics with focus on attention to detail and accuracy, as well as being good with numbers and a confident communicator. 

In return, the successful Customs Clearance Clerk will be offered a salary up to £35,000, in line with skills and experience.