Customs & Compliance Specialist

I am partnering with a Global client based close to Windsor who are looking for a Customs Compliance Specialist on a permanent basis.

3 days per week in the office

THE ROLE

• Ensure full compliance with HMRC, Irish Revenue, Windsor Agreement, EU Customs and other applicable trade and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and monitor all import and export customs activities, ensuring accurate declarations, documentation, tariff classifications, customs valuations, origin determinations and duty calculations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Internal Control and Customs Compliance Management System (CCMS), ensuring all identified risks are properly mitigated, and all relevant controls are implemented, monitored and effectively maintained.
• Maintain AEO accreditation and all relevant customs authorisations, ensuring adherence to the requirements of HMRC and other regulatory authorities.
• Lead internal customs and compliance audits, support HQ audit requirements and act as the primary contact for external audits and inspections conducted by HMRC, Irish Revenue, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control, Chambers of Commerce and other regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with Finance, local operational stakeholders and Central Customs to resolve any relevant Customs compliance and any relevant issues (import duties, VAT, Customs Broker documentation) as a priority, ensuring timely escalation, accurate reporting and compliance at all times.
• Provide customs-related reporting, compliance metrics and performance indicators to Group Customs and senior management as required.
• Drive continuous improvement, process documentation and standardisation, automation initiatives and compliance awareness across the business to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.
• Lead or support customs, trade compliance and broader regulatory projects, while providing expert guidance and ad-hoc support to the business as required.