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Customs and Compliance Specialist

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SF Technology Solutions

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United Kingdom , Warrington

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Salary:

38000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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