Customs Clerk

Ashton Recruitment require a Customs Clerk for our client based in Belfast.

Position: Customs Clerk

Location: Belfast

Duration: Permanent

Rate of Pay: Starting from £25,000-£30,000 per annum

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours

The role is part of a service provided to a major customer and global organisation.

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Preparation and processing of import/export customs declarations and clearance
• Customs import/export entry checking
• Deal with all enquiries and queries quickly and efficiently relating to customs procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates and any other documentation requirements
• Liaise with importers/exporters and others to obtain mandatory information for import and export entries
• Deal with any customs related complaints
• Maintain data integrity on all systems
• Liaise with key customs partners
• Support and advise all customers whilst ensuring the company is fully compliant with the requirements of HMRC and other relevant bodies

Essential Criteria:

• Customs import clearance declarations
• Customs classification of goods
• Duty relief schemes.
• Knowledge of incoterms
• Have working knowledge and experience of information technology and PC based Microsoft Office applications.
• Be able to demonstrate good keyboard typing skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a focused customs team.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to provide excellent productivity levels and quality of work within demanding targets and goals.

Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency