Import Export Assistant

Job Location	Leigh
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£24,000 - £26,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Are you an experienced Import/Export Assistant and would like to join an award winning established business who have great company values Are you used to working in a very busy and fast paced environment This position is to cover a 12 month fixed termmaternity contract with the possibility of this becoming a permanent role.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.
Assess and correctly code/identify products for export with the latest tariff codes and country of origin, required for customs export paperwork when shipping goods.
Be proactive in identifying any changes within the tariff system issued by HMRC.
Prepare and review all necessary import/export documentation and that all imports are registered correctly and in a timely manner.
Ensure all records are up to date (import transactions, customs clearance documents, shipping records).

About You:

Previous experience of working in a busy Import/Export office, and possess a full understanding of import and export routines from inception to conclusion.
Fully computer literate, with strong Excel skills
Excellent understanding of the documentation required to ship goods from the UK
A good working knowledge of current legislation
Excellent communication skills – c lear, concise and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work to strict deadlines.
Self-motivated and highly organised
Acute attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and process high volume invoices in a timely manner
Ability to analyse system/process deficiencies and suggest alternative processes or enhancement requirements

Benefit21 days holiday (which rise to 25 days with increased length of service) + Bank HolidaysBirthday HolidayFree parkingCompany PensionCycle to Work SchemeVolunteering DaysCompany EventsApologies but we can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.Submit your CV for this Import/Export Assistant role Mpeople Recruitment Ltd are an employment agency acting on behalf of our clients.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, as much as we would like to, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please assume that on this occasionyour application has not been successful.

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