Overview

Our client a provider of international imports and exports to and from the UK is currently seeking a Customs Clerk for their team based in Dover, to advise of customs formalities and assist in completing customs entries for customers.

As the Customs Clerk, you will be assisting the senior clerks with completing the booking and delivery operations of deep sea containers, as well as dealing with high volumes of data entry on the in-house IT system, and completing Imports / Export entries accurately.

The successful Customs Clerk will have solid freight forwarding and customs clearance experience, commercial awareness, knowledge of tariffs & incoterms and good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Having excellent communication skills is a good attribute for this role as you will be liaising with clients, shipping lines and overseas agents.

Duties of the Customs Clerk:

Raising & passing invoices
Advising Clients of cleared shipments
Prepare documentation for customs clearance
Process and monitor clearances
Liaise with Customs Authorises and Port Health
Follow-up with customers and consignees

Essential Experience for a Customs Clerk:

Knowledge of tariffs Incoterms & tariffs – including classifying goods, CPCs and special measures
Excellent computer skills – able to use MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook, databases, CRM systems
Experience of inputting into CHIEF

In return, you will be offered a salary depending on experience.

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