Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsAre you looking to work for a global retailer?Would you be interested in controlling customs compliance for a large retailer?About Our ClientThe Customs Compliance Manager will be working for a leading retailerJob DescriptionCreate and maintain a Due Diligence Manual & Racms in line with UK RegulationsEnsuring Service providers complete all Customs & Excise processes and declarations in a timely and accurate manner per agreed deadlines and SLA's.To monitor declarations and payments to HMRC (or via service providers to HMRC) and ensure these are correct, duties and taxes are paid in full, on time and correctly, and that any interventions required are made promptly.Create maintain a continual audit programme ensuring all C&E approvals, processes and payments are up to date and correct.To provide accurate cash forecasts for upcoming duty paymentsMaintain a risk and action register flagging all risks to the business (financial, operational or compliance).To be a process SME regarding Customs & Excise supporting other areas of the business to work efficiently and compliantly.Key areas of focus: Import Vat, UKGT, CCT Excise Duty, bonded/suspended warehousing, adjustments, drawbacks, suspended movements, productions under bond, inco terms.To improve business processes and support Business Development with clear guidance and strong, documented processes.Identifying and limiting any risk associated with open suspended movements and working with, 3rd parties and HMRC to ensure these are properly and timeously closed.Ensuring you have correct and comprehensive evidence of export for all export shipments in line with HMRC guidance.Prepare balance sheet reconciliation for Accrued UKGT & CCT, Accrued Excise and Duty in Finished Goods - resolving discrepancies and introducing process improvement and control to reduce risk.Support any cost modelling in relation to Customs and ExciseLeads and manages the Customs and Excise Team, supporting their professional development.Support in all HMRC related audits and queriesUnderstands legislation and best practise. Proactively monitors level of compliance, flagging risks and opportunities to the business and taking ownership of any change management in this area.The Successful ApplicantStrong leadership skillsStrategic, high level thinkingStrong risk-aware approachAbility to understand complex legislation and translate this into clear and specific impacts on our businessExcellent change management skills & stakeholder managementMust be able to travel to LeicestershireStrong communication skills, written & verbal: to be able to make the complex simpleProactive, self-motivated, flexible and adaptableAbility to build effective working relationships and a strong independent teamsAbility to work effectively and maintain resilience in a fast-paced challenging environmentConfidence to challenge the status quo and propose new solutionsTaking ownership and pride in their workQuestioning - always asking why am I doing this taskEssentialSound knowledge of UK Customs and Excise Compliance RegulationsBonded or Similar Customs and ExciseImport / Export / Bond experienceAdvanced ExcelWhat's on OfferThe successful candidate for the Customs Compliance Manager role will be paid a salary of £50,000 to £55,000 plus packageContactDaniel AndersonQuote job refJN-102023-6212918Phone number+44 121 230 9465Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorImport / ExportSectorTransport & DistributionLocationLeicestershireContract typePermanentConsultant nameDaniel AndersonConsultant phone+44 121 230 9465Job referenceJN-102023-6212918
