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The Procurement & Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently supporting an international manufacturing business to recruit for a newly created Customs and Compliance Specialist to join their business on a permanent basis. This role is due to continuous growth across the business and requiring an expert to take full control and ownership of all cross-border Import / Export ensuring they are fully compliant with UK and EU trade regulations.
Job Responsibility:
Acting as the first line of defence for customs compliance and shipment execution
Manage UK import/export operations with a strong focus on customs compliance
Verify and approve Importer of Record, customs valuations, HS codes, Incoterms, and shipping documentation
Ensure correct calculation and payment of duties, import VAT, and fees, including Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA)
Review freight forwarder and customs broker invoices for accuracy and compliance
Maintain centralised, audit-ready records for all shipments and customs declarations
Act as the primary liaison with HMRC during audits and compliance reviews
Identify and escalate unusual or high-risk trade scenarios to corporate trade or VAT teams
Support export compliance for shipments to EU sister companies, ensuring correct documentation and avoiding mis-declarations
Deliver practical guidance and training to logistics teams to embed compliance best practices
Requirements:
A strong understanding of customs and compliance processes - understanding what documents and certifications are required for each case
Confidence when working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and HMRC processes
Strong understanding of HS codes, Incoterms, customs valuation, duty reliefs, and import VAT mechanisms
Being audit ready - Familiar with managing records and supporting HMRC customs audits
Detail-Oriented and meticulous in reviewing customs declarations, invoices, and shipment documentation
Takes ownership, acts with integrity, and mitigates risk proactively
Knowledge of import VAT recovery and EU trade rules