Senior Customs Consultant
Company
Lidl
Location
London
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£57,200 - £79,200 Per Annum
Job Requirements/Description
Senior Customs Consultant
Summary
£57,200 up to £79,200 per annum 35 days) holiday (pro rata) Company Car Allowance Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl bring something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're assertive, adaptable, and always go the extra mile to support our team.
Our customs department has an exciting opportunity for a senior customs consultant to join the team. As the Customs Senior Consultant, you'll have responsibility for the successful operation of the Customs Audit team, working alongside the Customs Team Manager and Tax colleagues at Lidl GB.
You'll be advising and managing compliance of import activities and Broker KPI reporting & ensuring full compliance with all HMRC / Border Forces rules and regulations. Over time you'll be expected to further develop and maintain the Customs audit and Excise reporting of the business to provide an outstanding level of service externally to customers and internally to all stakeholders.
You'll have a wide range of duties that deal with each step of the Import and Export process. Including keeping track of shipments, that may be affected by Border Force or Trading standards and PHA holds and any Custom system issues.
You'll ensure full compliance with all HMRC / Border Force rules and regulations and provide an outstanding level of service to all stakeholders.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you'll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.
What you'll do
This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £57,200 with the potential to earn up to £79,200 (depending on experience) plus company car allowance and 35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:
Barista Bar, restaurant, and free onsite gym
On-site Car Parking (including electric charging in each space)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
10% in-store discount card
To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!
includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance
You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possib
Summary
£57,200 up to £79,200 per annum 35 days) holiday (pro rata) Company Car Allowance Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl bring something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're assertive, adaptable, and always go the extra mile to support our team.
Our customs department has an exciting opportunity for a senior customs consultant to join the team. As the Customs Senior Consultant, you'll have responsibility for the successful operation of the Customs Audit team, working alongside the Customs Team Manager and Tax colleagues at Lidl GB.
You'll be advising and managing compliance of import activities and Broker KPI reporting & ensuring full compliance with all HMRC / Border Forces rules and regulations. Over time you'll be expected to further develop and maintain the Customs audit and Excise reporting of the business to provide an outstanding level of service externally to customers and internally to all stakeholders.
You'll have a wide range of duties that deal with each step of the Import and Export process. Including keeping track of shipments, that may be affected by Border Force or Trading standards and PHA holds and any Custom system issues.
You'll ensure full compliance with all HMRC / Border Force rules and regulations and provide an outstanding level of service to all stakeholders.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you'll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.
What you'll do
- Leading customs compliance throughout the C&I team
- Support Imports team with managing of carriers requests and activity along with agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise as the subject matter expert in relation to all Customs border, HMRC/Border force /Defra /Tax issues.
- To ensure the operation is fully compliant with all HMRC & Border Force's legal regulations.
- To be pro-active in resolving any HMRC/Border Force related queries/problems e.g. CDS errors, Vat code, Duty code Errors
- Ensuring full compliance of all documentation and all HMRC/Border Force updates, systems or manual.
- Duty management system interrogation monthly Via our FTDB
- To complete Quarterly internal audits on all areas of compliance, Import/Export entries, Excise reviews, Monthly MSS audits, CFSP audits & AEO audits.
- Prepare reports on the performance of the department and suggest improvements that will enhance the company's profit margins, as well as work closely with senior management as and when required.
- Ensure all relevant records for operating are maintained and made available when requested by either HMRC/Border Force or senior management.
- To assist Head of Customs and Imports /Tax or SAO with new or re-authorisations and updates to existing authorisations.
- Compiling and maintaining documentation and managing information using Microsoft products and bespoke software systems. SAP GTS /FTDB. Complete all associated documentation and liaising with all parties concerned to ensure that time scales are met or exceeded.
- Ensure Brokers complete accurate and timely CDS declarations and supplementary declarations on to Customs CDS system.
- Ability to plan and project manage large import/export projects and ad hoc events as they arise.
- Checking departmental ISO 9001/Aris procedures are kept up to date by the team.
- Making sure that all customs entries are correctly processed in time using correct procedures and tariff codes.
- Ensure any Dangerous Goods /SPS /Excise are treated in the correct way for compliant customs clearance.
- Making sure that all imports/exports are correctly declared, ensuring that nothing compromises our authorisations and permissions as a CFSP holder/ Authorised Economic Operator
- To assist the Customs team manager/Tax team in compiling Quarterly internal audits on all areas of compliance, Import/Export entries, Excise audits, CFSP audits & AEO audits.
- Adhere to and follow all HMRC & DEFRA BTOM /Border Force's legal regulations to maintain compliance.
- Maintain all aspects of customs compliance
- CILT Level 6 /MIEX Grad essential for this role
- Audit experience with HMRC or large consultancies
- Strong understanding of global customs regulations, trade agreements and duty optimisation strategies.
- Previous experience in customs bonded warehousing, Excise, customs compliance, duty optimisation and import/export operations within the retail industry, especially FMCG
- Analytical skills to interpret tariff schedules, trade agreements and customs valuation methods.
- Previous experience in applying tariff preference
- Detail-oriented mindset for accurate data presentation to internal Tax partners/SAO/Board members and HMRC a high level of documentation preparation is required.
- Communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customs authorities and senior level stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience of SPS controls and/or BTOM controls would be advantageous
- Degree in International trade compliance, Law or Accounting qualifications is desirable as the role requires an elevated level of numeracy.
This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £57,200 with the potential to earn up to £79,200 (depending on experience) plus company car allowance and 35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:
Barista Bar, restaurant, and free onsite gym
On-site Car Parking (including electric charging in each space)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
10% in-store discount card
To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!
includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance
You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possib
Company
Lidl
Location
London
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£57,200 - £79,200 Per Annum