Customs Support Specialist

JOB ROLE DESCRIPTION

Customs Support Specialist

SECTION 1 – JOB PURPOSE

Your purpose is to provide support to the Customs Controller to ensure the company adheres to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) legislation.

SECTION 2 – MAIN ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

• HM Revenue and Customs Legislation (includes changes by HMRC relating to system updates ie customs entries - Customs Declaration Service - CDS)

• SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)

• Support improvements for the duty management system

• Ensure that that the system is compliant to HM Revenue and Customs Legislation

• Ensure that all reporting to HM Revenue and Customs is compliant and timely.

• Provide support for the PVA (Postponed VAT Account) Statement checking of records (confirmation that the goods are owned) / Using a system called Sharepoint /ConnectU

• Ensure that the company is aware of any HM Revenue and Customs new legislation and manage projects resulting from these changes within the company.

• Support monthly audits of the Company’s Duty Management System to ensure internal compliance to HMRC Legislation

• Conduct internal audit programme to demonstrate process, procedure and legislative compliance to shipping processes

• Update commodity code / duty rate data provided from a 3rd Party into duty management system

• Ensure that Commodity Codes and Duty rates are correctly recorded against products

• Awareness of shipping processes for Imports and Exports ie Import Register

• Attend internal meetings eg contract launch to advise on duty management/ distribution issues

• Provide support to documentation of departmental instructions

• Maintain Monthly Exchange Rates in SAP GTS from HMRC website

SECTION 3 – KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified to a degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

From an essential view

• Familiarity and competency above a basic level with the following software systems; MS Office - Excel, Powerpoint , Outlook

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Skilled at analysing information and solving problems

• Ability to manage workload and capability to organise activities according to expected deadlines and business needs.

• To have the desire to learn and adapt as the requirement arises

From an desirable view

• Familiarity of SAP4HANA, SAP Global Trade Services and Visio

• Current up to date experience within the defence industry

• In depth knowledge of HM Revenue & Customs – training will be given on areas involved

Please apply or get in contact via 01935403203 / Joseph.rice@morson.com