Customs Service Clerk

Customs Compliance Administrator

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £24,000

I am looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Administrator to join my client's team based in Portsmouth. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in helping the company meet its quality standards and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. To succeed, you’ll need strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced setting. This role demands precision, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Match customs declarations for goods released by customs, ensuring accurate documentation is uploaded to HMRC’s CDS (Customs Declaration Service).
2. Process customs-cleared goods by matching declarations and preparing files for invoicing.
3. Audit customs declarations to ensure adherence to Import/Export Regulations.
4. Identify and report errors during the auditing process, ensuring corrections are implemented.
5. Maintain compliance systems and ensure they are up-to-date and effective.
6. Generate weekly compliance reports and present findings during team meetings.
7. Manage databases related to guarantee liabilities and duty adjustments.
8. Proactively resolve outstanding guarantees by liaising with customers and customs authorities.
9. Oversee special customs procedures, maintaining communication with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.
10. Submit duty adjustments to HMRC for underpayments or overpayments of import duties.
11. Conduct due diligence checks and maintain accurate records for customers, ensuring compliance with regulations.
12. Maintain organized company records, including archiving and filing systems.
13. Represent the company during HMRC audits and compliance visits, ensuring thorough and professional representation.

Experience:

1. Proven experience in an administrative role or similar position is preferred.
2. Strong understanding of quality assurance processes is highly desirable.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.
4. Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
5. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.