Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Accounting & Finance
Specialisim
Tax / VAT
Location
London
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
15979
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
06/02/2025
Closing date
06/03/2025
Job Description:
Do you have strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff codes, and import/export processes? Our client, a leading accounting firm, has a fantastic opportunity for a Customs Advisor to join the team on a permanent basis. This role can be based ideally in one of the client's UK office locations. Consideration also given to remote working.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience in customs compliance, international trade, or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff codes, and import/export processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in any relevant software or tools, e.g., customs software, ERP systems.
Core Responsibilities:
- Conduct post clearance audits utilising client information, including MSS Data.
- Undertake tariff classification of client's products.
- Preparation and submission of post-clearance amendments, C285 and C2001 and dealing with any queries on these raised by HMRC.
- Assist with management of Customs special procedures, including preparation of bills of discharge.
- Conduct custom research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting work papers for various customs advisories and customs related projects.
- Consulting with clients, reviewing tax information and responding to questions and concerns.
- Assist with preparation and submission of Advanced Tariff, Origin or Valuation rulings
- Responding to HMRC inquiries.
- Build and manage client relationships.
- Assist in organising trainings and other departmental activities within and outside the firm.
- Maintain accurate and up to date client records.
- Perform the necessary Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements.
- Assist Senior Associates and Managers with engagement administration and billing.
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15979
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Originally from Ireland, Rachael has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Consulting team for eight years, bringing 20 years of recruitment experience from London and Edinburgh. With a background in Business Studies and an MA in PR & Communications, Rachael's unique blend of strategic insight and consultative communication adds valuable depth to our team and influences many of our client projects.
Specialising in executive search, financial services, and investment recruitment, Rachael supports clients across the UK and Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring young people through MCR Pathways and encouraging girls to pursue careers in finance and investment through her work with Future Asset. As Director and part of the senior management team, Rachael's passion for providing a truly consultative service, combined with her deep understanding of the financial services sector, has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in recruitment.
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