Customs Administrator

Due to the high international growth that Castore has experienced and has planned for the future we are looking for the next person in our customs and tax team.

Reporting to the Head of Tax with the support of a experienced customs lead this role will allow an aspiring customs expert to work in a highly international environment and build the experience and knowledge to implement processes and compliance on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Audits on customs declarations for all countries where Castore UK imports goods.



• Applies for refunds or arranges supplementary payment of import duties.



• Liaise with customs brokers/customs officials to ensure efficient clearance of goods.



• Assist the Shipping Clerk to provide clearance instructions for all courier shipments.



• Receive monthly MSS Data report from HMRC and reconcile results ensuring correct amount of import duties has been paid.



• Develop working knowledge of import/export laws and regulations.



• Develop working knowledge of customs topics such as Incoterms, Commodity Codes and Preferential Origin.
  
  Experience working in an international company in a customs role



• Experience with imports/exports



• Understanding of Incoterms and the implications of differing terms



• A passion for customs with a drive to increase knowledge



• A team player who will work closely with the tax and customs team



• A confident communicator who can explain complex matters to all levels of stakeholders



• A positive can do attitude
  
  Castore


Manchester, England

Castore exists for one single reason - to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders' vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.


• Competitive salary



• Discretionary bonus scheme



• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)



• Modern city centre offices in Manchester



• An opportunity to work with global sporting partners



• Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TV's



• A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand



• Employee assistance programme



• Generous staff discount