Customs Clerk
Role: Customs Clerk
Salary: £30,000
Location: Southampton (hybrid - min 3 days in the office)
As our Customs Clerk, your role will be to execute accurate customs clearance documents to ensure AVASK and our clients remain fully compliant with Customs & Compliance requirements.
In addition to compliance, you will also plan and manage our brokerage workflows delivering an excellent service at optimum cost.
Customs Clerk, the role
Prepare & submit accurate customs declarations for EU or NON-EU clients.
Verify C88 document details such as the origin and customs codes into CDS.
Understand and double-check manufacturer & commercial invoices.
Ensure insurance and freight costs are included in C88 submissions.
Collate all documents (where required) prior to arrival of the goods.
Submit invoice data into the Corporate Accounting team.
Manage communications and requests with local & national authorities.
Conducting internal audits of customs related documents for accuracy and work with colleagues to amend discrepancies & raise knowledge levels.
Act as the escalation point for all operational queries.
Respond to any system failures and invoke fall-back procedures if necessary.
Process post clearance amendments systematically when required.
Liaise with all internal stakeholders such as Compliance in terms of duty and Import VAT paid accuracy and reconciliation.
Build and develop relationships with internal stakeholders and be the first point of escalation.
Interact with external stakeholders such as clients, suppliers and freight managers when additional information may be required.
Customs Clerk, the person
A good solid experience in a similar role or related areas.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ability to deal with stakeholders both internally and externally.
Customer service skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Organised with proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Confident, professional and friendly with a positive approach.
Customs Clerk, the benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year).
Company Pension scheme (Royal London).
Cycle2Work Scheme.
Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality).
Flexible working.
Regular departmental socials, company wide.
About AVASK
AVASK Global Compliance are a rapidly expanding international firm that specialise in VAT, tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses.
AVASK assist hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers as well as entrepreneurs across eBay, Shopify and many other platforms. Providing clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from practical guidance on cross-border transactions, to ensuring they are fully compliant.
- Department
- Customs
- Locations
- UK
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About AVASK
AVASK is a global consultancy that specialises in international taxation and business solutions for e-commerce sellers. Established in 2012, we operate across multiple continents and provide expert guidance to over 10,000 clients worldwide. Our mission is to simplify international trade by offering innovative, efficient, and compliant strategies.