Customs Clearance CoordinatorBelfast Full TimePermanent £28,000 - £34,000 per annum Ashton Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Customs Clearance Coordinator on behalf of a well-established and growing logistics business based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customs or freight professional to join a busy, fast-paced operation where accuracy, organisation and customer service are key. The RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing customs clearance processes from start to finish, ensuring all documentation, duties and VAT payments are completed accurately and efficiently to enable the timely release of consignments. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, HMRC and internal teams to coordinate clearances and deliveries while maintaining high service standards throughout. Duties Will Include (but not limited to):Preparing quotations for new customs clearance accountsCompleting customs entries using internal systems and submitting to HMRCRaising and managing customer files and documentationSecuring cleared funds for COD accounts and duty/VAT invoicesNegotiating haulage and delivery rates with suppliersOrganising deliveries in line with customer requirementsProcessing and checking invoicesMonitoring uncleared entries dailyCompleting sales invoicing in a timely mannerLiaising with HMRC, Border Force and other relevant authoritiesResponding to customer queries across phone and emailMaintaining strong customer relationships and delivering excellent serviceFiling and archiving completed job files Criteria:Minimum 2 years' experience within imports, sea freight or customs clearanceExperience handling GB/NI and international customs processesStrong working knowledge of HMRC Customs Clearance and CNS systemsExperience using customs clearance softwareGood understanding of the freight forwarding industryExcellent administration and organisational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlinesStrong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookGCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths What's on Offer:Opportunity to join a growing and established logistics businessSupportive and collaborative team environmentLong-term career progression opportunitiesExposure to international freight and customs operations Ashton Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agencyWHJS1_NI