Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for a Customs Entry Coordinator to join their office in Ipswich.

• Work as part of a team reporting to a Team Leader, Supervisor or Customs Department Manager. • Signing of documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients. • Recognise client commercial invoice(s) and packing list(s) extracting data as necessary to complete import CDS declarations and export CHIEF declarations. • Liaising with importers and internal operational colleagues to obtain mandatory information for the preparation of import entries. • Aiding clients on the classification of goods and their importance. • Entering details onto specialised Customs software including CDS, CNS, Destin8, NCTS, NES etc. • Allocating the correct licences depending on type of goods being imported. • Application of duty refunds and tariff reclassification as appropriate and will assist with any appeals that may arise. • Be fully conversant with import Customs regulations, whilst keeping up to date with changes as they occur. • Inform customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other Customs related matters. • Preparation and/or handling of necessary import documentation, including T-documents, EUR1 s, Certificates of Origin (CofO), CHED s, COI s and other cargo control documents, as well as discharge process of T-documents etc. • Liaise with Port Health or Customs officials in areas such as document checks, goods quarantine etc. • Ensuring the highest standards of customer service, ensuring customs entries are completed on time. • Customs compliance within the team . • Data accuracy in filling in details of the consignments.