Customs & Excise Manager UK & Ireland
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Customs & Excise Manager UK & Ireland
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group plc is a premium drinks company. This role is based in Glasgow, Bristol, London or Dublin.
- Department: Finance
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity to join our Customs & Excise team reporting to the Head of Duty for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group. The role will support the Head of Duty to ensure the business adheres to legislative and compliance requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Ownership and review of customs & excise manuals, SOPs, due diligence packs, and letters of authority.
- Consolidate and report on customs & excise compliance KPIs and ensure targets are met.
- Monitor and ensure changes in customs / excise legislation are reviewed and assessed.
- Monitor and review Deferment account reconciliation processes for Imports and Excise returns.
- Review the submission of CBAM reports for UK and Ireland.
- Own the overview of due diligence packs and letters of authority.
- Liaise with HMRC, Irish Revenue and other tax authorities, freight forwarders, and stakeholders.
- Support business development projects and drive process improvement.
- Attend Trade body meetings.
- Development of the team and individuals.
Skills / Experience Required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working with Custom and Excise legislation in Production, Import and Exporting in FMCG, preferably in the Drinks industry.
- Demonstrate leadership and have experience in managing people.
- Descartes/Thyme-IT, JDE, and TSS experience desirable.
- Proactive in finding alternative solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
- Excellent Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
About Us
Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group plc has a market leading range. From grass to glass, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group’s portfolio includes Bulmers, Tennent’s, Magners, Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.
We champion sustainability and respect our people. For help, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. All applications via candidate portal.