Senior Customs Specialist UK & Ireland

C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s.

About the Role

To be the Subject matter expert and ensure full compliance with UK/EU customs regulations for goods moving into GB, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands. Manage customs duties, prepare documentation, customs declarations, and use HMRC systems like CDS and Government Gateway. Support export logistics, maintain records, and ensure excise licenses are current.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain customs manuals, SOPs, due diligence packs, and letters of authority.
• Report on customs compliance KPIs and ensure targets are met.
• Monitor and interpret changes in customs legislation, advising the business.
• Prepare customs declarations via CDS and provide customs clearance instructions to third-party brokers.
• Reconciliation of Import deferment accounts.
• Submission of CBAM reports for UK and Ireland.
• Liaise with HMRC, Irish Revenue and other tax authorities (as appropriate), freight forwarders, and stakeholders for timely goods movement.
• Maintain accurate records of imports and exports, ensuring MSS compliance.
• Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies or issues.
• Monitor customs regulations and provide updates to impacted stakeholders.
• Provide expertise and support to colleagues across C&C Group sites for customs compliance.
• Undergo training to cover absences and remain flexible for excise compliance tasks.

Excise Responsibilities

Due to the limited size of the team, the individual will be trained internally to cover absence periods in the excise team and remain flexible to take on other job functions as needed for holiday cover. Generate and produce EMCS documentation.

Skills / Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with Custom declaration for Import and Exporting in FMCG, preferably in the Drinks industry, with operational experience in excise goods.
• A willingness to learn excise roles and tasks for holiday cover.
• Descartes/Thyme-IT, JDE, and TSS experience desirable.
• Knowledge of HMRC MSS reports auditing desirable; training can be provided to the right individual.
• Proactive in finding alternative solutions to overcome constraints.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to identify and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent Microsoft 365 skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, alongside strong numerical and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Comfortable exporting and organising data sets in Excel for analysis.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.