Customs & Excise Manager UK & Ireland

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Glasgow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Customs & Excise Legislation FMCG Industry Descartes/Thyme-IT JDE TSS Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

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